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ECB Set To Hold Rates Steady With Eye On France Crisis

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

International Business Times

Future of French government up in the air ahead of confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for 8 September, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes – suggestions which have sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum.

Radio France Internationale

France 57-10 South Africa: Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

France run in nine tries to spank a much-changed South Africa with both teams progressing to the last eight.

The Guardian - UK

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Vote of confidence and calls for blockades: a turbulent week ahead in France

Barring a major surprise, François Bayrou’s government is expected to fall this week, with calls for a nationwide blockade on Wednesday also underway.

Euronews

10 Bucket List Destinations With Senior Discounts You Didn’t Know About

Here are 10 unforgettable destinations that not only belong on your bucket list, but also offer senior-friendly savings to help stretch your dollar.

GOBankingRates

Farage rows back on promise to stop small boats within two weeks if he becomes PM – as it happened

Reform UK leader clarifies that, if he wins election, he will have to wait until law passed to deport people more quickly, which could take months

The Guardian - UK

The French government is on the brink – and Le Pen is the only winner

The prime minister, François Bayrou, seems doomed. Will he take Macron with him, asks Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

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France’s political crisis reveals deep rift between the people and their politicians

The likely fall of prime minister François Bayrou exposes a political malaise that is likely to sour French politics well beyond the 2027 presidential election as the far right exploits the moment

The Guardian - UK

Anti-tobacco groups hail France's decision to ban nicotine pouches in 2026

Denounced for their toxicity and addictive nature, particularly for children and adolescents, nicotine sachets, balls and gum will be banned in France from March 2026, a "victory" for anti-tobacco associations.

Radio France Internationale

France's top women's football clubs begin battle to end Lyon's supremacy

A new season gets under way this weekend in France's top two professional women's football divisions, the Arkema Première League and the Seconde Ligue.

Radio France Internationale

Kylian Mbappe matches Thierry Henry’s international goals and eyes all-time France record

Kylian Mbappe has equalled Thierry Henry’s 51 goal tally for France

The Independent UK

2026 World Cup: France makes a successful debut against Ukraine

The French team made an exciting start to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers by beating Ukraine (2-0) away, their toughest opponent, but lost Ousmane Dembélé to injury during the match on Friday night in Wroclaw, Poland.

Radio France Internationale

Eiffel Tower in Paris to celebrate achievements of 72 women scholars

Gustave Eiffel, who designed France's world-famous monument, had the names of 72 scholars inscribed on the base of the tower in golden letters. All of them men. Today the Paris City Hall is plans to even up the score by adding the names of 72 women who made significant contributions…

Radio France Internationale

Kylian Mbappe Matches Thierry Henry, Closes on All-Time Scoring Record

Mbappé has been practically unplayable during the first few weeks of the new season.

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French interior minister vows 'utmost firmness' against shutdown protests

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau says he does not expect large-scale protests next week but ordered police to respond firmly to a viral online campaign calling citizens to "block everything" on 10 September.

Fortune

To lead is to be French. Why do so many French nationals lead major companies overseas?

French nationals head about 30 major foreign companies with a total valuation of $2 trillion, comparable to the entire market cap of France's CAC 40 index.

Euronews

Academic research shows UK gender gap underestimated in official data for decades

The gender pay gap in the UK is more than twice that of France and Spain. New research suggests the gap is one percentage point higher than official figures.

Euronews

Brussels, my love? Emmanuel Macron: A King without his country?

In this edition of our weekly politics show, we break down the security guarantees for Ukraine, the EU-Mercosur trade deal and the political instability in France.

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The Guardian - UK

World Cup qualifying: Mbappé sees off Ukraine as Gattuso’s Italy find form

Michaek Olise was also on the scoresheet for Les Bleus in Wroclaw, while Italy scored five against Estonia and Slovenia held Sweden 2-2

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe scores stunner as France secure hard-fought win over Ukraine

France begun their qualifying campaign for next year’s World Cup in winning fashion

Al Jazeera

Mbappe levels up with Henry as France cruise past Ukraine in World Cup tie

Kylian Mbappe draws level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals for France in 2-0 win against Ukraine in World Cup qualifier.

AAP

China-Australia jockeying heightens Pacific forum mess

Australia is working with the Solomon Islands to limit China's security presence after declaring Beijing has no role to play in policing the Pacific.

Tom’s Guide

'The White Lotus' season 4 sets location — and it might surprise you

The upcoming season will see the Emmy-winning HBO anthology take over one of France's luxe Four Seasons properties

Euronews

Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup has only one quarter-final spot left to fill but plenty still to play for

Australia and the USA face battles to make it through but the race to top pools and avoid top-ranked sides remains on

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