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From nightlife to life at night: cities must stay open later to beat the rising heat

Summer in Europe is normally cause for celebration. Not this one, however, which will rank as one of the hottest on record. Wildfires have broken out everywhere from France to Greece, while intense drought has turned the grass in London’s famous Hyde Park brown. This week, much of Europe is…

The Conversation

After ‘never here Keir’, it’s time for ‘always around Andy’

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Mr Burnham’s choice of Ukraine for his first overseas visit as prime minister is loaded with meaning, and sends a strong message about his priorities on the global stage – not least to Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit focused…

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Saudi Arabia to invest €6bn in building theme parks near Paris

France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed a memo of understanding for a €6 billion Saudi investment to create three theme parks near Paris, the office of the French president said.

Radio France Internationale

Looking up: Hunting stars and nebulae from the peaks of the French Alps

French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history this month as the first French woman to perform a spacewalk. Back on Earth, space enthusiasts across France are finding their own ways to reach for the stars. In a five-part series this week, RFI meets some of them. First up is astrophotographer Aude…

Radio France Internationale

Crazy about castles? This interactive map lets you explore thousands of them around the world

Your next castle-filled trip could be mapped out for you with an interactive tool which pinpoints more than 7,700 castles, fortresses and palaces across 141 countries.

Euronews

Cycling chiefs criticised for response to Fin Tarling’s death: ‘This simply cannot happen’

Richard Plugge, the manager of the former Tour de France winner, Jonas Vingegaard, has criticised cycling’s governing body, the UCI, for a lack of action following the death of Fin Tarling

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Esports World Cup crowns champions in Paris after move from Riyadh

The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France.

Euronews

In 1963, France sent a stray cat 154 km into space; Félicette survived the flight, was euthanized for research, and honoured with a bronze statue

In 1963, France sent stray cat Félicette 154 km into space, making her the first and only cat to travel beyond Earth. She survived the flight but was later euthanized for research; decades later, a bronze statue was unveiled in her honour. She retains a unique place in the pantheon…

The Economic Times

How growing up in ‘Chemical Valley’ inspired lawyer to sue industry she used to work for

Hélène Duguy is taking on companies accused of failing to stop Pfas pollution in the area of France she calls home

The Guardian - UK

In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a day

In 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention of media around the world and piqued public interest to an unprecedented level. Peruggia managed to conceal the masterpiece for more than two years before it was recovered,…

The Economic Times

Caution over Trump's 'unpredictable' behaviour drove India to prefer against joint presser after Modi's meeting: Sources

India preferred not to hold a joint media interaction after Prime Minister Modi's talks with President Trump. This cautious approach stemmed from President Trump's unpredictable behavior towards foreign leaders. Discussions regarding leaders' public appearances are standard diplomatic practice and routine. The US envoy Sergio Gor mentioned India's preference for no…

The Economic Times

Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.

France 24

Sergio Gor says India asked for no media interaction after Modi-Trump meet; govt responds

According to government sources, the topic of leaders' public appearances is part of regular discussions. India communicated a desire for limited media interaction post-meeting. This was relayed by US envoy Sergio Gor to the US representatives. In a notable gathering in France, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi engaged…

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No points system, no French job offer: What Indians need to know about France’s Profession Libérale visa

France’s Profession Libérale visa allows eligible Indian freelancers, consultants and business owners to move to France without a French job offer or employer sponsor. Here’s a look at its key benefits, financial requirements, application process and rules for long-term residence and family members.

Radio France Internationale

Centre-left Glucksmann enters French presidential race as left tries to unite

French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann has announced his candidacy for next year's presidential election, seeking to challenge hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon to lead France's fractured left, as a campaign increasingly dominated by the far right takes shape.

Radio France Internationale

France gathers Ukraine's allies to boost resistance to Russia

Countries allied with Ukraine in its war with Russia are meeting on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv and discuss how to pressure Moscow to halt its invasion, in talks held symbolically on Ukraine's independence day. French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the gathering of the so-called "Coalition of the…

The Guardian - UK

Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds

Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homes

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Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's allies to help cover a funding gap of €27 billion for its air defence needs in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Read about the day’s events as…

The Guardian - UK

Marine Le Pen’s career has been resurrected – and she is a bigger threat than ever

No longer banned from next year’s presidential election, Le Pen is a far more formidable force than her understudy, Jordan Bardella, says Mujtaba Rahman of Europe at Eurasia Group

The Times of India

A German pigeon began life as a WWI messenger, was captured in France, crossed the Atlantic and became a US military hero

In a museum collection in Washington, D.C., sits an unusual veteran of the First and Second World Wars. Kaiser was a German homing pigeon, hatched in Koblenz in 1917 and captured by American soldiers before the First World War had ended. Instead of being returned to Germany, he was brought…

France 24

French MEP Glucksmann seeks to unite the left in bid for French presidency

Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is seeking to position himself as a pro-European, pro-Ukraine alternative to both…

Evening Standard

Man travelling to France arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal fire in Hounslow

One woman, 48, died in hospital while another 40-year-old woman remains in a critical condition

Radio France Internationale

Scorching summer takes toll on bees and honey harvests in France

France produces 20,000 tonnes of honey each year, but successive heatwaves and persistent drought across Europe this summer are impacting bee populations as flowering plants dry out and colonies struggle to find food. Beekeeper Romain Lacotte and his family farm 1,000 hives in Haute-Corrèze, central France, an area considered one…

Euronews

From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner.

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