AppleCare One comes to the UK – one subscription to cover multiple Apple products for drops, damage and now theft too Apple's all-in-one protection plan is now available in the UK, Australia, Germany and France T3 · Jul 27
Tour de France: Mathieu van der Poel wins legendary final stage After a long breakaway, Mathieu van der Poel found himself in front alongside Tadej Pogacar, before resisting the peleton's comeback. Pogacar won his fifth Tour de France. France 24 · Jul 27
Europe wildfires latest: Macron says France facing ‘most difficult time since WW2’ as 40C heatwave looms Wildfires in Europe have displaced around 300,000 people this week The Independent UK · Jul 27
🔴 Live: Macron vows to 'rebuild a different kind of forest' on visit to fire-ravaged southwest France The Gironde region has banned all sports and cultural events. In an update, the prefecture announced that “given the evolving nature of the [wildfire] situation and with the aim of protecting the public,” Prefect Sophie Brocas issued two new prefectural decrees on Monday afternoon banning “sports and cultural events throughout… France 24 · Jul 27
What is a ‘fire cloud’, and how have they worsened wildfires in Europe? Severe wildfires can generate their own unique weather systems. One of the most striking examples of this are dangerous pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCB, clouds The Guardian - AU · Jul 27
Hundreds of thousands evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage on In Spain, some elderly evacuees who fled a town in the Madrid area are reportedly being allowed to return home on Monday as fire crews work to stabilise a blaze that has ravaged areas around the capital. Euronews · Jul 27
France Mobilises Military as 250,000 Flee Wildfires Spreading Across Spain and France Wildfires driven by extreme heat and strong winds threaten Bordeaux and Spain, leading to mass evacuations and international firefighting support. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Small businesses in Australia have a hard time getting finance. Other countries offer a different solution A specialist small business bank, Judo Bank, recently flagged three business loans had turned bad and the market reaction was swift. The shares lost 40% of their market value in a day as investors worried about the health of lending to the small business sector. The Conversation · Jul 27
'#AmericaAlone': French Government Post Goes Viral After US Votes Against UN Human Rights Chief A diplomatic row erupted on social media as France accused the US of aligning with authoritarian regimes following a UN vote, sparking widespread debate and criticism. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
‘I’m not thinking about any history, clubbing, or whatever' - Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar has his name in lights but keeps his feet on the ground Slovenian schedules 'homework' for his own events and rest to 'enjoy the small things in life' rather than add travel for post-Tour criteriums Cycling News · Jul 26
Who Is Tadej Pogačar? A Peek at the Life of the Slovenian Cyclist Who Won His Fifth Tour de France Title Tadej Pogačar, a Slovenian cyclist, has won his fifth Tour de France title, equalling the record of cycling legends. His journey from Slovenia to global stardom showcases extraordinary talent and determination. International Business Times UK · Jul 26
Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow Trio able to seek protection over Gaza fears; authorities battle massive blazes in France and Spain; swimmers boost Commonwealth Games medal haul The Guardian - AU · Jul 26
Bordeaux under threat as France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedented", while Spain's Avila region suffered… France 24 · Jul 26
Cycling News · Jul 26 'Without them I wouldn't be standing here five times' - Tadej Pogačar pays tribute to family and friends in Tour de France winner's speech Slovenian uses only a few words in French from the Champs-Élysées podium to address the crowd and then begins the 'party' with full team, including Brandon McNulty
The Independent UK · Jul 26 ‘Like the apocalypse’: Narrow escapes of those left homeless by Spain’s wildfires Two major fires near Madrid merged into a single, rapidly spreading blaze
France 24 · Jul 26 🔴 Pogacar wins fifth Tour de France as teen Seixas seals stunning fourth place Tadej Pogacar claimed his record-equalling fifth Tour de France title as Mathieu van der Poel won a sensational 21st and final stage around Paris on Sunday. Two-time world champion Pogacar joined Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain as the most successful riders in Tour history.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 26 How slavery money built the Élysée, France’s presidential residence What would become the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, was built three centuries ago with a fortune amassed in the slave trade. As France grapples with its legacy of slavery, calls are mounting for the country to acknowledge this and other traces of the past.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 26 Liverpool’s Latest Bradley Barcola ‘Boost’ Comes With a Real Madrid Twist The France international is one of the most sought-after wingers this summer.
Homes & Gardens · Jul 26 Paul McCartney Revives a 17th-Century Decorating Method to Make His Dining Room Feel Uniquely Personal First popularised in 1670s France, this technique remains the ultimate way to display art that tells a deeply personal story
The Independent UK · Jul 26 ‘I smell like I’ve been in a barbecue’: Bordeaux resident explains what life in city is like as wildfire edges closer Skies filled with smoke and the smell of fumes fill the city of Bordeaux as residents struggle to sleep and breathe amid raging wildfires
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26 Europe wildfires: ‘Difficult hours lie ahead’ in battle to contain fires, says Pedro Sánchez as more than 300,000 flee homes in France and Spain – as it happened Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever carried out in France
France 24 · Jul 26 The week in pictures: Wildfires rage in Europe, youth protests rock India and UK names new PM Unprecedented wildfires swept across France and Spain, youth-led protests in India forced the country's education minister to resign and Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom's new prime minister. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.
The Economic Times · Jul 26 114 Rafale jet deal: France expected to respond to India's Letter of Request by mid-August France will submit its official response to India's Rafale jet request by mid-August. Negotiations on price and other aspects will follow the French submission. India requested 114 Rafale jets for its Air Force earlier this year. This acquisition aims to bolster the Indian Air Force's dwindling squadron strength. Existing and…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 Tour de France 2026: Pogacar seals fifth title as Van der Poel wins incredible sprint on the Champs-Élysées – as it happened The shortened final stage provided incredible drama as Van der Poel held on to win a photo finish on the streets of Paris as Pogacar officially secured his fifth yellow jersey