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POLITICSJul 21Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights jobFrench lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.France 24 [en]
WORLDJul 21Evenepoel beats Pogacar by seconds in stage 16 of Tour de FranceOlympic champion Remco Evenepoel powered to victory in the Tour de France's stage 16 time trial on Tuesday, beating overall leader Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds to trim the Slovenian's advantage.France 24 [en]
WORLDJul 21Why France's D-Day landing beaches could join Unesco's heritage site listNormandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- marking the culmination of a project launched nearly 20 years ago. The designation would recognise "outstanding universal value" and raise the international profile of the beaches -- including one where Allied forces built an artificial harbour. The UN's cultural agency is set to announce its decision between July 24 and 27.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 21Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blazeEuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 21'France wants to lead the way' with under-15s social media banFrench lawmakers are expected to pass a bill on July 21st banning social media access to children under 15. If approved, France would follow Australia's lead, where the world's first ban ​for under-16s ‌on platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube came into ⁠force in December, as concerns grow over the impact social media has on the health and safety of minors.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTJul 21Middle East flights: Air France suspends routes to Riyadh, Dubai and BeirutEuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 21France could become first EU country to ban social media for under-15sIf the bill passes both the lower house and the senate, France is expected to become the first EU nation to ban social media for those under 15. Solange Mougin has more on the ban and how it wll work. Championed by Emmanuel Macron, it comes on the heels of similar bans in Australia and Indonesia and ahead of a ban on smartphones in high schools. But how will the ban work?France 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 21Deadly heatwaves force an ageing France to confront a hotter futureDeadly heatwaves are compelling an aging France to address the challenges of a future with higher temperatures. This highlights the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and national policy.bworldonline.com · Philippines
WORLDJul 21France confirms 27-year sentence for Rwandan ex-doctor Eugene RwamucyoRwamucyo, 67, was again found guilty of complicity in genocide, complicity in crimes against humanity, and joining a criminal conspiracy to prepare those crimes. He was, however, cleared of genocide and crimes against humanity charges.Africanews [en]
MILITARYJul 21France's nuclear expansion risks destabilizing European securityEurope’s security fears are real and legitimate. But deploying nuclear-capable aircraft to Russia's doorstep is not the answer, and Washington's contradictions are making things worse.On March 2, French President Emmanuel Macron announced major changes to France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine: an increase for the first time since 1992 in France's nuclear stockpile. France will also stop publishing the size of its nuclear stockpile altogether. This opacity makes verification and arms control dialogue functionally impossible.Macron announced that France would adopt a policy of “forward deterrenceResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 20France denounces 'act of intimidation' against two of its diplomats in IranLe Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 20Burnham wife Marie - France van Heel was coolest girl in college - but Downing Street walk was wildly out of her comfort zoneMarie-France van Heel, wife of Andy Burnham, is described as having been "the coolest girl in college" but found the public Downing Street walk outside her comfort zone. This offers a personal glimpse into the spouse of a political figure.mirror.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 20Residents evacuated as the south of France burnsFast-moving wildfires in the southern French region of the Var have pushed many people from their homes. Over 600 firefighters have been used to try contain the blaze. It comes as temperatures surge past 40 degrees celsius, with an orange heatwave alert issued for Monday, July 20th.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 20France probes young man’s suicide after family alleges racist abuseFrench prosecutors said Monday they had launched a probe after a 21-year-old man died by suicide following what his family said was years of racist harassment. The post France probes young man’s suicide after family alleges racist abuse appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20France commemorates the Vel dHiv roundup after a Paris plaque honoring rescuers is vandalizedFrance is commemorating the Vel d'Hiv roundup after a plaque in Paris honoring rescuers was vandalized. This event links historical remembrance with current acts of disrespect or hate.news4jax.com · United States
WORLDJul 19Jonas Vingegaard out of Tour de France after fracturing collarbone in devastating crashCyclist Jonas Vingegaard will miss the Tour de France after sustaining a fractured collarbone in a crash. This incident impacts a major sporting event and a prominent athlete's participation.abc.net.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 19Fast moving southern France wildfire forces evacuations, burns homes in VarFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJul 19Olympic champion Evenepoel wins Tour de France 15th stageRemco Evenepoel edged out Tadej Pogacar at the end of the tough climb to the finish, as former winner Jonas Vingegaard, who started the day in second, crashed out 20 km from the finish.Le Monde [en]
WORLDJul 19🔴 Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard, in second place in Tour de France, withdraws after fallFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJul 19Saka hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6 - 4 in wild World Cup third - place gameSaka scored a hat trick, leading England to a 6-4 victory over France in a World Cup third-place game. This reports on the high-scoring outcome of a significant international football match.wctv.tv · United States
WORLDJul 19Saka hat - trick fires England past France to claim World Cup bronzeEngland defeated France to win the World Cup bronze, with Saka scoring a hat-trick. This report details the outcome of a significant international football match.middle-east-online.com · Iraq
WORLDJul 19French media report Zidane will start as France coach on 1 SeptemberFrench sports daily L'Équipe reports that 1998 World Cup winner and global football icon Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France coach.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 19England stun France in goal fest for third placeEngland finish third after dominating in the first half. France managed to claw its way back into the game, but did not manage to find the win for Didier Deschamps' last match as French manager. Mbappé becomes the highest scoring player in world cup history, and Michael Olise matches Lionel Messi's all-time assist record. Meanwhile, Spain are hoping to get another star on their jersey, whilst Argentina is looking to achieve back-to-back world cup victories.France 24 [en]
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