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Twenty years after deadly 2003 heatwave, what has France learned?

August 2003 saw nearly 15,000 people in France die from heat, more than any summer before or since. Twenty years on, the country is better prepared – but temperatures are rising. RFI looks at what the 2003 disaster can teach France about protecting the vulnerable from heatwaves.

Radio France Internationale

‘I heard the knock!’ Fabio Cannavaro admits he was close enough to hear Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final

Fabio Cannavaro didn't know what had happened during the final between France and Italy - all he knows is that he heard it loudly

FourFourTwo

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup last-16 has been announced by the BBC and ITV

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2023 UCI Road World Championships – Riders to watch in the elite/U23 women's road race

Can Kopecky and Vollering keep Tour de France Femmes form rolling or will Balsamo, Lippert, Niewiadoma or Dygert reach for rainbows?

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ECOWAS to hold another meeting on Thursday as Niger junta show no sign of backing down

Pressure mounts on Niger's military junta to re-install the democratic government. The US says there is still time for a diplomatic exit to the crisis, as ECOWAS threatens military intervention to restore President Bazoum to power. Meanwhile, France slashes millions in aid to Burkina Faso in response to its support…

France 24

History will be made at Women's World Cup as Colombia, Jamaica and Morocco seek quarterfinal spots

History will be made Tuesday in at least one of the Women’s World Cup knockout games, where three teams try to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time in their history

The Independent UK

Work to boost electric car clubs in London after ‘poor’ ranking on European list

In a recent zero-emission transport ranking, London’s relatively low availability of shared electric cars helped drag the UK capital below some cities in the former Communist Bloc

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Hawaii Butterfly Knife Ban Violates Second Amendment

So the Ninth Circuit held today (Teter v. Lopez), in an opinion by Judge Carlos Bea, joined by Judges Daniel Collins and Kenneth Lee. The butterfly knife, also known as the "balisong," has a disputed origin. Some sources say it originated in France; others, the Philippines. It is anywhere from…

Reason

Military intervention in Niger would be complicated and messy, analysts warn

Political commentators, historians, journalists and activists on Monday warned in leading French media outlets of the cataclysm likely to engulf west Africa if fighting breaks out in Niger between the forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on 26 July and troops from the surrounding countries.

Radio France Internationale

Indo-French team develops new technique to search for closely merging supermassive black holes

An international team of astronomers and computer scientists from India and France have developed a new technique to search for closely merging supermassive black holes.

The Hindu

French Sunday paper JDD launches first edition under far-right editor

France's only national Sunday newspaper this weekend published its first edition under the leadership of a controversial far-right editor whose appointment prompted an unprecedented and lengthy staff walkout.

Radio France Internationale

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback

The co-hosts will play France or Morocco on Saturday in Brisbane in the last eight after making fairly light work of a toothless Denmark.

The Hindu

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

Radio France Internationale

UK home insurance inflation rockets post-Brexit compared to EU countries

THE price of UK home insurance has rocketed while rates in neighbouring EU countries have remained far lower, new research has shown.

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When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

England survived a major scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties and reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

How Calais got cool: France’s much-maligned port city has had a glow-up

Think you know the formerly down-at-heel booze cruise hub? Think again, writes Claire Naylor

Evening Standard

Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad

Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence.

Radio France Internationale

Le Climatographe centre dedicated to climate change opens in France

The Mont Aigoual weather observatory in France's southern Cévennes region has been transformed into Le Climatographe, a centre dedicated to teaching people about climate change.

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The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

WEKU

Niger's junta shuts airspace as the deadline passes to restore the ousted president

Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president nearly two weeks ago and installing the leader of the presidential guard as head of state.

The National (Scotland)

'I loved being back there' - Kinghorn on return as Scotland full-back

SCOTLAND’s 25-21 win over France on Saturday may have been just another step on the long journey to the Rugby World Cup, but it surely also marked…

Al Jazeera

Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.

Evening Standard

Mako Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup after failing to overcome back injury

Mako Vunipola will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to beat his back injury in time to go to France with England.

Radio France Internationale

Memories of life among the elements at France's Mont Aigoual weather station

Mont Aigoual in southern France is famous for its weather station, built in 1894. Until recently, the remote site was staffed round the clock – but now it has become fully automated. The last technician to be posted there as head of the observatory shares her memories with RFI.

The Independent UK

Finn Russell expects different challenge from full-strength France next week

A second-string Les Bleus side were ripped apart by a rampant Scotland in the second half of Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

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