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Safety of French nationals is ‘only priority’ in Niger, says foreign minister

France's foreign minister on Monday denied accusations from Niger's junta that Paris is plotting military action to support ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The deposed leader has been held by Niger’s military since Wednesday, while the head of the presidential guard, Abdourahamane Tiani, has declared himself the country’s new leader. Follow…

France 24

What caused the coup in Niger? An expert outlines three driving factors

At an emergency meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30 July, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum. He had been held by the military since 19 July.

The Conversation

'Outside interests' driving anti-France protests in Niger, says deposed PM

Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France24 that external forces are seeking to stir up opposition to France, after protesters outside the French embassy were seen waving Russian flags.

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What role is Russia playing in the Niger coup?

Thousands of supporters of the junta that seized power in Niger last week have taken to the streets to wave Russian flags and sing the name of Vladimir Putin.

The Week

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: 5 Theories And Predictions I Have For The Upcoming Series

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is premiering in September 2023, and I have some theories/predictions I have to talk about.

Cinemablend

Brit mum in car with six family members among dead in France horror crash

Three people were killed in the crash

The Independent UK

Vollering hails teammates for victory in women's Tour de France

Freshly crowned women's Tour de France winner Demi Vollering from the Netherlands paid tribute to her SD Worx teammates for her achievement at the 2023 course through France.

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‘Devoted’ London mother-of-ten among three killed in horror France motorway crash

Miriam Posen was travelling with family members, all of whom are members of an Orthodox Jewish community in the UK

Evening Standard

Niger coup leaders accuse France of wanting to 'intervene militarily'

Niger's putschists on Monday accused former colonial ruler France of wanting to "intervene militarily" to reinstate the country's elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who was deposed in a military coup last week.

France 24

Paris suburb gets France's first inclusive sports complex thanks to Olympics

A year from the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics, their impact is already starting to be felt in the suburb of Bobigny, where a specially adapted sports complex promises to bring opportunities for both able-bodied and disabled athletes in one of France’s poorest areas.

Radio France Internationale

Niger coup: Britain cuts aid and neighbours ‘may use force’ to restore president

Ecowas bloc issues one-week ultimatum, warning it will take ‘all measures necessary” to restore order

The Guardian - UK

Townsend previews 'very helpful' Scotland warm-up games ahead of World Cup

SCOTLAND’s World Cup warm-up games against Italy and Georgia are no doubt valuable preparation in all sorts of ways, but the double-header against…

The National (Scotland)

Annemiek van Vleuten disappointed with final Tour de France Femmes, looks ahead to retirement

World champion praises overall winner Demi Vollering

Cycling News

Chelsea agree £38m deal with Monaco to sign France defender Axel Disasi

Chelsea have agreed a £38m deal with Monaco to sign the France defender Axel Disasi

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The Independent UK

Chelsea agree fee with Monaco for France international defender Axel Disasi

Chelsea have dipped into the transfer market for a centre-back after Wesley Fofana suffered a serious knee injury.

Al Jazeera

West African gov’ts give Niger coup leaders a week to cede power

Economic Community of West African States regional bloc demands President Mohamed Bazoum be reinstated within a week.

Radio France Internationale

West African leaders threaten intervention in Niger after military coup

West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within a week.

Golf Monthly

Celine Boutier Wins Amundi Evian Championship On Home Soil

France's Celine Boutier is celebrating her first Major scalp after a six shot win and 14-under par total secured the $1 million top prize

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France 24

How the tiger mosquito invaded France and what can be done to stop it

The Asian tiger mosquito may be considered a small but mighty coloniser. Despite only measuring around 3mm, this invasive species has managed to spread across most of mainland France in just 20 years. With global warming creating perfect conditions for its proliferation, this tiny pest risks spreading diseases like zika,…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celine Boutier captures 2023 Amundi Evian Championship on home soil for first major title

Capping off a dream week, the native of Clamart, France, stormed to her first major championship on home soil.

Radio France Internationale

EU, France condemn anti-French protests in Niger following coup

The European Union and France have condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place outside the French Embassy in Niamey on Sunday following last week's military coup.

Cycling News

Clara Koppenburg's 10-year-old super fan gets team car ride in Tour de France Femmes time trial

'Christmas and birthday combined', says young fan

Radio France Internationale

Environmental art project immerses Avignon audiences in the great outdoors

The pan-European project "Shared Landscapes" saw nine artists create seven works around the theme of humanity’s relationship to nature. Performed this month in the countryside of southern France for the Avignon theatre festival, the series will tour Europe over the coming year. RFI spoke to one of the artists involved:…

Cycling News

As it happened: Demi Vollering confirms Tour de France Femmes victory as Reusser takes stage 8

22.6 kilometres from Pau to Pau that will decide the winner of the yellow jersey

WEKU

Supporters of Niger's coup march, waving Russian flags and denouncing France

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup this week marched through the streets of the capital waving Russian flags, chanting Vladimir Putin's name, and denouncing France.

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