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Emmanuel Macron faces calls to step down after French PM resigns

The French president faces another political crisis as his closest allies seek to distance themselves

The Independent UK

Lecornu, Bayrou, Barnier: how the resignation of three French prime ministers signals a profound crisis in democracy

France has been experiencing an unprecedented political crisis since President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in June 2024. For political scientist Rémi Lefebvre, this deadlock is not only institutional: it reveals a crisis of representative governance fuelled by mistrust, social fragmentation and the erosion of majority rule.

The Conversation

Luxembourg takes aim at 2028 Tour de France Grand Départ as sports minister meets with race director Prudhomme

European microstate would host race start for the third time, but faces competition from Czechia and French regions

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Former French PM says Macron should resign amid deepening political crisis

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

Euronews

Ex-West Ham player assaulted at French airport before international duty

A former Premier League defender was confronted in a scary incident at an airport in France

FourFourTwo

George Clooney says his children have a ‘much better life’ being raised in France than LA

The actor said that life on their French farm will be free of paparazzi, teach them self sufficiency and let them see his handyman skills, such as fixing the coffee machine

The Guardian - UK

Gisèle Pelicot returns to court for appeal by man convicted of raping her

Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him.

Euronews

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France's political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks?

France’s political crisis is fuelling economic and market uncertainty, with risks to growth and compliance with EU borrowing rules. Bond spreads have widened, reforms are stalled, and analysts warn the ECB may need to act if the situation continues to deteriorate.

Euronews

'I'm looking forward to everyday life' – Florian Lipowitz ends 2025 season after breakthrough Tour de France

'It was only a few weeks ago that I really processed what had happened this year' says Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe rider

Cycling News

Rift in France Camp But Kylian Mbappé Problem Not a ‘Deal Breaker’

The international cycle sees France take on Azerbaijan and Iceland.

Sports Illustrated

Macron under pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign

French president’s former allies join opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis

The Guardian - UK

George Clooney quit Hollywood life to give his twins a 'fair shake'

George and Amal Clooney wanted to give their twins a "fair shake" at life by moving away from Hollywood.

BANG Premier

France pays tribute to victims of Hamas attack, two years on

A homage will take place at the headquarters of the French Foreign Ministry in Paris on Tuesday to commemorate the 51 French citizens killed on 7 October 2023 in attacks carried out by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas or during their captivity in Gaza.

Radio France Internationale

Outgoing Prime Minister Lecornu prepares for talks to end political gridlock

France's outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is expected to meet a clutch of top politicians on Tuesday as part of a last-ditch effort to rally cross-party support for a cabinet line-up.

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Benzinga

Apple's Siri Under Criminal Investigation In France After Human Rights Group Alleges Privacy Violations

On Monday, French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Siri after receiving a complaint.

Cinemablend

George Clooney Opens Up About Raising Kids On A Farm In France, And Why Staying In Hollywood With Them Would’ve ‘Worried’ Him

I volunteer as tribute to also live with the Clooneys in France.

Cycling News

Reflections from the European Championships – Seven things we learned at the second week of national team racing

Pogačar's dominance, Remco the best of the rest, Vollering is back, and the future looks bright

The Guardian - UK

France is in crisis but bond markets leave other governments at risk of meltdown too

Investors rattled by resignation of French PM but country is not alone in trying to grapple with political maths

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Euronews

What comes next for France after PM Sébastien Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

The Independent UK

Miu Miu stays steady at Paris Fashion Week as France grapples with political turmoil

Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu has delivered a steady performance at Paris Fashion Week, offering reassurance amid France's political instability

Euronews

What is the state of abortion rights across the EU?

Despite 15 countries having taken steps towards more comprehensively allowing abortion since 2021, only five EU countries have gone ahead with full decriminalisation.

Radio France Internationale

Iranian court acquits French-German cyclist charged with 'espionage'

An Iranian court on Monday announced the acquittal of Lennart Monterlos, a French-German national accused of espionage and arrested in June while on a Europe-to-Asia bike trip.

Benzinga

ASML Ends Ties With Former France FM Bruno Le Maire, Stock Hits 52-Week High

ASML Holding (NASDAQ:ASML) confirmed that France's former finance minister Bruno Le Maire is no longer serving as an advisor to its executive board, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant told Reuters on Monday.

Cycling Weekly

Why did only 17 riders finish the European Championships elite men's road race?

There was a very short results list at Sunday's event in France

The Guardian - UK

What happened on a chaotic day in French politics – and what next?

Sébastien Lecornu agreed two days’ extension to his 27-day premiership in last-ditch effort to form government

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