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Liverpool fans unfairly blamed for Champions League final chaos, says French Senate report

Police used tear gas on supporters as they waited to gain entry to the Stade de France

The Independent UK

Martin Lewis issues holiday hack for Zara shoppers going to Spain, France or Greece

Anyone who is going to Spain and is planning on buying clothes from Zara in the UK should 'stop right now' according to Martin Lewis, as the money-saving hack could cover the cost of your flight abroad.

Glasgow Live

New French government suffers first defeat as lawmakers vote down part of Covid bill

France's government has suffered its first defeat in parliament after President Emmanuel Macron's ruling party lost its majority in elections last month. After an late night debate, opposition lawmakers rejected a proposal to give the government powers to reinstate a Covid health pass at the borders.

Radio France Internationale

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Scorching Heatwave Sparks Wildfires in Europe

Over 20 wildfires raged across Portugal and several burned in western Spain on Wednesday, menacing villages and disrupting tourists' holidays amid a heatwave that meteorologists expect to push temperatures into the high 40s Celsius. In France too, about 800 firefighters, supported by six water-bomber aircraft, were battling two wildfires in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

First Thing: January 6 attack panel examines Trump’s ‘summoning a mob’

Ex-militia spokesperson testifies to House committee, saying: ‘This could have been the spark that started a new civil war.’ Plus, dark side of Victoria’s Secret

The Guardian - UK

Latest travel rules for Spain, Portugal, France, Greece and more for summer holidays

Covid travel rules and entry requirements for Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Portugal and more for Brits planning holidays for summer 2022 - as well as other rules you should know before flying with the likes of easyJet, TUI and Jet2

Daily Mirror

Ahead of Mali withdraw, France prepares future Sahel strategy

French officials head to Niger on Friday to redefine the country's strategy to fight Islamist militants in the Sahel as thousands of troops complete a withdrawal from Mali and concerns mount over the growing threat to coastal West African states.

Reuters

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Wildfires rage across Europe as climate crisis blamed for soaring temperatures

Thousands evacuated across Portugal, Spain and France as Italy battles with locust invasion

The Independent UK

France says new semiconductor plant a major step froward for 'industrial sovereignty'

Two major companies, one American and the other Franco-Italian have announced the creation of a semiconductor factory in southeast France. This came as French carmaker Renault said Tuesday that car sales fell in the first half of this year, impacted by the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

Radio France Internationale

Ham and charcuterie linked to cancer, French food watchdog warns

France's national food safety agency is encouraging people to reduce their consumption of ham and charcuterie after it confirmed an association between the risk of cancer and exposure to nitrates and nitrites used to cure and preserve prepared meats.

Radio France Internationale

Wildfires still raging in southwestern France, now almost 4,000 hectares burnt

About 1,000 firefighters, supported by six water-bomber aircraft, were battling on Thursday to bring under control two wildfires in southwestern France that have already burnt almost 4,000 hectares.

Reuters

France Sees Weeks to Save Iran Nuclear Deal, but US Sets No Deadline

France's new foreign minister said on Tuesday there were only a few weeks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, although a senior US official made clear Washington had set no such deadline, Reuters reported. Catherine Colonna told lawmakers the situation was no longer tenable. She accused Iran…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Champions League final chaos caused by ‘string of dysfunctions’, French Senate says

A French Senate enquiry into chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in May in Paris concluded Wednesday the problems were caused by a "string of dysfunctions" in the organisation, rather than Liverpool supporters as claimed by the government.

France 24

Average UK household £8,800 a year worse off than those in France or Germany

Thinktank blames inequality and poor productivity as CBI calls for investment policies to fuel growth

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Protesters Block Road, Light Flares on Course at Tour de France

The race came to a temporary stop in the middle of Stage 10 on Tuesday.

Daily Record

Scots cyclist fumes as easyJet sends £14k bike and luggage to Italy instead of London ahead of race

Richard Davidson, a sports science professor, flew from Edinburgh to Stansted Airport, where he was due to fly onto the south of France for a cycling race.

Reuters

France sees weeks to save Iran nuclear deal, but U.S. sets no deadline

France's new foreign minister said on Tuesday there were only a few weeks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, although a senior U.S. official made clear Washington had set no such deadline.

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France

French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

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Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was "extremely proud" of his achievements in that role. Macron's political opponents on the left and the right lashed out at the president Monday…

Irish Mirror

Heatwave Spain 2022: How hot will it get and how long will it last? Advice for Irish holidaymakers

An air mass pushing up from the south will bring extreme heat to countries such as Spain, Portugal, France and the UK

The Independent UK

Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

President Emmanuel Macron is dismissing critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France’s economy minister

France 24

Tour de France: Cort Nielsen wins stage 10, Pogacar retains yellow jersey

Denmark's Magnus Cort Nielsen won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, a 148.5 km Alpine trek from Morzine, on Tuesday, after a nail-biting cat-and-mouse struggle up the final section of the culminating 20 km climb. Tadej Pogacar however retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

Radio France Internationale

Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives

Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again.

Reuters

France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.

Radio France Internationale

French insurance companies to pay out nearly €4bn to cover storm damages

The string of storms that hit various regions of France since the end of May will cost nearly four billion euros, with nearly a million insurance claims – a situation that French insurance companies say is unprecedented.

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