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Where to travel on a mums-only holiday? The perfect French villa without the kids

After two years of A-levels stress, it is not just the kids that need a break – Sarah Rodrigues discovers a villa near Biarritz where her group of mum friends can unwind with poolside lazing, vintage markets and local wine

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces Charges In France

French prosecutors to decide on charging or releasing Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after his detention in Paris on multiple criminal allegations. Outrage in Ru...

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Open Letter Tied To TON's #FREEDUROV Campaign Gets Over 2M Signatures In 1 Day

The TON community is standing firm with Pavel Durov as they wait for news regarding the Telegram CEO's detainment in France – an initiative that was only launched Tuesday has gained over two million signatures.

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Gaza war becomes key campaign issue in US presidential race

Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attacks on Israel, the Gaza Strip has been under daily bombardment by the Israeli army. Ten months of war have left tens of thousands dead, with images seen worldwide, affecting public opinion to the point of influencing national elections. In the United States, the vote…

France 24

French prosecutors set to charge or release Telegram CEO Pavel Durov as his custody order expires

French prosecutors are expected to charge or release the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, after his police custody order expires on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Medef summer conference: French business leaders react after Macron rejects leftist government

After French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea of naming a prime minister from the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, saying a leftist government would immediately be ousted by all other parties, many French business leaders gathering at the employer federation Medef's annual conference voiced optimism that the pro-business environment…

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Wednesday briefing: Why Emmanuel Macron doesn’t want Lucie Castets as France’s prime minister

In today’s newsletter: The embattled president rejected the leftwing candidate for prime minister – so what happens now?

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Telegram Founder Set To Learn Fate After France Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app.

International Business Times

Keir Starmer vows to ‘turn a corner on Brexit’ before Germany trip

PM says trip is part of wider efforts to restore ‘broken relationships’ with EU countries

The Guardian - UK

Fear, queer love and self-loathing: James Baldwin’s mid-century masterpiece, Giovanni’s Room

Our cultural touchstones series looks at influential books.

The Conversation

France's Political Deadlock: Macron Rejects Left-Wing Prime Minister

President Macron faces backlash from left-wing coalition in France over prime minister selection, leading to political uncertainty.

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Free speech and ‘homeland’: Moscow's ‘opportunistic’ response to Telegram boss Durov’s arrest

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said relations with France are at their “lowest” level following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at an airport outside Paris on Saturday. The arrest has prompted a stream of condemnations from those in power in Russia – even though the Kremlin…

France 24

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Paralympians head to Paris to set sporting standards and show need for change

Just days after the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation during World War II, Paris city centre will be the stage for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Left-wing alliance calls for street protests after Macron rules out leftist PM

President Emmanuel Macron’s decision not to accept the left-wing New Popular Front’s candidate as prime minister has been met with anger and the promise of street protests.

The Independent UK

Left calls for protests across France as political crisis deepens for Macron

Leader accused of seeking to be ‘president, prime minister and party leader all at the same time’

France 24

Award-winning Belgian photojournalist Gaël Turine on capturing the tranq dope crisis

From the tranq dope crisis in Philadelphia to voodoo in Benin, Belgian photojournalist Gaël Turine speaks to Eve Jackson on arts24 about his award-winning work. Over the past 25 years, his photographs have been widely exhibited throughout Europe and the world. He's also regularly published in the international press. Gaël…

The Independent UK

ParalympicsGB flagbearer Lucy Shuker eager to emulate Tom Daley as LGBTQ+ beacon

The 44-year-old’s partner Amy will be among the crowds in France.

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Arrest of Telegram boss Durov sparks criticism amid free speech concerns

Telegram boss Pavel Durov's police custody in France has been extended until August 28 on 12 charges of organised crime. A French court is accusing the Russian-born billionaire of failing to act against the criminal use of his messaging app by his subscribers, in particular through a lack of moderation…

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Russia warns France against trying to 'intimidate' detained Telegram founder Pavel Durov

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has suggested the French government is trying to intimidate Russian-born Pavel Durov, the CEO of messaging app Telegram, who was arrested outside of Paris on Saturday for 12 alleged crimes related to drug trafficking, the sale of child sexual abuse material and fraud on the messaging…

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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Detained In France Investigation

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, faces criminal charges in France, sparking international interest and concerns about online platform regulations.

International Business Times

Durov's Telegram: 'Weapon Of War' Under Increased Scrutiny

The arrest of maverick entrepreneur Pavel Durov has drawn global attention to the importance of his messaging app Telegram for Russian troops and propagandists as Moscow's war against Ukraine grinds into its third year.

Fortune

Why Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov’s arrest risks fanning diplomatic tensions among France, Russia, and the UAE

Durov’s messaging platform has nearly a billion users, and has played an especially key role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

International Business Times

Macron Struggles To Launch Fresh Talks On French Government

President Emmanuel Macron faced an uphill battle Tuesday seeking fresh talks over a new government in France, with the political left refusing to take part after he rejected their candidate for prime minister.

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