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POLITICSAug 15France ordered to rethink social media ban for under - 15sFrance has been ordered to reconsider its social media ban for individuals under 15 years old. This development indicates a legal challenge or reassessment of government policy concerning youth and digital platforms.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 15In southern France, relentless heat brings back memories of pandemic lockdownsAs early as May, temperatures soared to 36°C in inland areas and the plains of the Var department. Since then, cooler spells have been both rare and brief. The ongoing heat is pushing the population to its limits.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 15'The current drought and heatwave will have long-term consequences for France's forests'Nathalie Bréda, a specialist at INRAE in how trees respond to climate stress, explains in an interview with Le Monde how the metabolism of trees is being disrupted under the extreme conditions France is experiencing.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 15Emmanuel Macron under fire for jet - skiing on holiday while France burnsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism for jet-skiing while France experiences significant domestic issues. This highlights potential public discontent with his leadership during a challenging period.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 14France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.BBC World
POLITICSAug 14France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for childrenPresident 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.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 14France: Top court blocks social media ban for childrenDenying access to platforms such as Facebook, TikTok and YouTube for under-15s would infringe upon freedom of expression, the Constitutional Council has said.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 14🔴 France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15sFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 14Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summerNearly 500 individuals have been arrested in France this summer on suspicion of starting wildfires. This highlights the criminal dimension and human role in contributing to environmental disasters.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europeindependent.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14Wildfire forces evacuation of more than 500 people in southwest FranceRoughly 500 firefighters have been deployed to fight the flames in the Landes department, not long after wildfires died down in Gironde.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 14France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burnsEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 14France inflation accelerates to 2.1% in JulyFrance's inflation rate increased to 2.1% in July. This data indicates an acceleration in consumer price growth within the country.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14France evacuates hundreds as new wildfire threatens southwestern Landes regionFrance 24 [en]
SCI & TECHAug 14'In France, the unchecked growth of data centers has more in common with the Wild West than with a digital El Dorado'After the building permit for a planned data center in the northern Paris suburb of Le Bourget was revoked, suburban departmental head Stéphane Troussel calls for a pause and holding a public debate in the interest of local residents.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 13Schreiber mayoral race gets first candidate – Fort Frances TimesThe mayoral race in Schreiber has received its first candidate. This matters as it marks the beginning of the local election process.fftimes.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 13Ontario launches data centre playbook – Fort Frances TimesOntario has launched a new initiative related to data centers. This matters as it outlines government plans or strategies for the tech sector.fftimes.com · Canada
DISASTERAug 13High temperatures continue to put pressure on France's nuclear power plantsSix nuclear reactors were shut down on Thursday, August 13, due to the ongoing heatwave. As a result, nearly 20% of the nation's nuclear fleet was unavailable.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 13'What will we have left if we stop loving summer?': Heatwaves crush France's season of insoucianceThe heatwave continues across France, with nearly the entire country under an orange alert on Thursday. The recurrence of extreme temperatures has taken a toll on morale, dampening the usual carefree spirit of summer, as residents of Le Perreux and Nogent-sur-Marne, in the Paris region, explained.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 13Mali-France : Assimi Goïta accorde une grâce à l’officier de la DGSE détenu depuis un an à BamakoYann V. a été gracié par le président de la transition malienne. L’agent des services de renseignement français était accusé par Bamako d’avoir participé à un complot visant à « déstabiliser les institutions de la République ». Selon nos informations, le Maroc est intervenu dans cet épineux dossier.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSAug 13France opens disciplinary proceedings against ambassador to Central African RepublicThe case comes at a sensitive time for French diplomacy. Paris has been working to restore ties with the Central African Republic after relations deteriorated in recent years as Russia expanded its influence in the country through the Wagner paramilitary groupAfricanews [en]
POLITICSAug 13France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penaltyAfter a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 13Iran Slams France and EU Over Protester Execution Criticism , Accuses West of Blatant Hypocrisy on Human RightsIran has criticized France and the EU for their condemnation of protester executions, accusing Western nations of hypocrisy regarding human rights. This highlights a diplomatic dispute between Iran and Western powers over human rights issues.openthemagazine.com · India
WORLDAug 13Ranked: The world's best stargazing destinations – and the No.1 is in FranceIn a new ‘clean sky index’ of the world’s best stargazing destinations, Pic du Midi in France came out on top for its combination of sky quality and accessibility.EuroNews [en]