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La Polynormande: Hugo Page powers to victory in uphill bunch sprint

Sandy Dujardin second and Alex Aranburu third

Cycling News · Aug 16

The world is on fire: True scale of devastating blazes wreaking havoc across the globe

IN DEPTH: Driven by record-breaking temperatures and drought, wildfires have scorched a land mass the size of Spain, France and Germany combined so far this year. Climate experts tell Maira Butt that the fires seen this summer are faster-spreading and more devastating than anything seen before

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank

A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24…

France 24 · Aug 16

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From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowd

Day six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.

France 24 · Aug 16

Charting the Global Economy: US CPI softens, UK economy expands

US inflation showed little acceleration in July, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's pause on rate hikes. European economies continued to show resilience, with the UK expanding in June. France also expects to maintain its economic momentum this quarter. Investors favored higher-yield assets in emerging markets.

The Economic Times · Aug 16

French launch rescue operation as 140 migrants attempt Channel crossing to UK

Around 40 migrants got stranded by the tide as they waited to board a ‘taxi-boat’ off the coast of France

The Independent UK · Aug 15

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“Zinedine Zidane had the toughest start in life but he made it. He made people fall in love with French football. Playing alongside him was an honour” Djibril Cisse on what it’s like to line up alongside a legend

The former Liverpool striker was a France team-mate of the Ballon d’Or winner

FourFourTwo · Aug 15

France's Léon Marchand wins 200-meter butterfly final at European Swimming Championships

French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200m butterfly final at the European swimming championships Saturday in Paris while German swimmer Johannes Liebmann broke the 1,500m freestyle world record by nearly four seconds.

France 24 · Aug 15

Europe wildfires: Latest developments

PARIS (FRANCE) - Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

EU asylum applications drop 22% in May 2026, Venezuelans lead first-time applicants

First-time asylum applications in the EU saw a notable decrease in May 2026. Venezuelans, Afghans, and Bangladeshis formed the largest groups of new applicants. Italy, Spain, France, and Germany received the majority of these first-time applications. Unaccompanied minors also applied for asylum, with Germany receiving the most cases. Overall, asylum…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

France probes unprecedented cyberattack after tax data of 678,000 users stolen

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a major cyberattack on the country’s tax administration that affected nearly 700,000 individuals and businesses, authorities said on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15

Jellyfish turned into an unexpected threat to France’s Gravelines nuclear plant after a huge swarm clogged its cooling system

In a striking environmental incident, a massive jellyfish swarm has compelled the shutdown of reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant. The clogged seawater cooling systems have brought significant disruption to power generation. Following a related incident in 2025, the plant introduced enhanced monitoring and fishing strategies. This occurrence underscores the…

The Times of India · Aug 15

France's successive heatwaves show strain of living in urban 'heat islands'

As France experiences its latest heatwave, residents of urban "heat islands" – dense neighbourhoods with few trees or green spaces – are suffering acutely in the high temperatures, and local authorities are searching for solutions.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15

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Euronews · Aug 15

Crowds at Mont Blanc: will hiking soon require reservations?

The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through France, Italy and Switzerland that some 80,000 people walk each year, creating mounting problems.

Euronews · Aug 15

From storied St. Moritz stays to boutique Courchevel properties, these are Europe's best ski hotels

If you consider the hotel to be just as important as the slopes, these are the stays you should be booking this winter season.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15

‘In the heatwaves, it’s crucial’: the fight to save France’s rural swimming pools

Ageing facilities offering daily refuge face funding threat as record temperatures parch the countryside

FourFourTwo · Aug 14

Manchester United in talks with PSG star, after Liverpool drop out of race: report

Manchester United could capitalise on Liverpool's decision not to pursue the PSG wonderkid

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The Times of India · Aug 14

France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, cites constitutional concerns

France's highest court has rejected a proposed law that would prevent children under fifteen from using social media, citing concerns over privacy and fundamental rights. President Macron is urging a swift revision of the legislation to create a stronger framework for child protection, with hopes that this updated ban will…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

The bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account from September 1. Accounts already open would be closed ‌within four months ⁠by social ⁠media platforms, which would also need to use age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.

Euronews · Aug 14

France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for children

President Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.

The Independent UK · Aug 14

France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms

France's top court has struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14

Law on assisted dying wins constitutional approval in France

France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved a law creating a right to assisted dying, removing the last major legal obstacle before the measure can be enacted and implemented.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14

Top French court scraps social media ban for children under 15

France's Constitutional Council struck down a law on Friday that would have banned children under 15 from using social media from September. The judges ruled that the measure placed a disproportionate restriction on freedom of expression and communication.

Bored Panda · Aug 14

88 Pieces Of Architecture You Might Love If Modern Buildings Aren’t Your Thing

There was once a time when we could only put together simple shelters from materials like mud and stone. But as the centuries passed, we developed better tools, learned new skills, and became much more ambitious with what we could make. At some point, architecture became a real art form.…

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