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Attacks on France's Infrastructure Highlight Modern World's Vulnerability

Enjoy your conveniences. But don’t let yourself become helpless in their absence.

Reason

Tour de France Femmes: TV channel, route map and how to watch

The main event in women’s cycling begins on 12 August in the Netherlands, with some big names missing due to Olympic commitments

The Independent UK

Beaugrand claims Olympic women's triathlon title for France

Cassandre Beaugrand from France won the women's triathlon on Wednesday morning to give the host country its sixth gold medal.

Radio France Internationale

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France calls on Iran for restraint in regional crises as new leader sworn in

French President Emmanuel Macron discussed regional conflicts with his new Iranian counterpart, a day before Masoud Pezeshkian was due to be sworn in. Pezeshkian was finally sworn in yesterday, Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Bronze for Beth Potter as France’s Cassandre Beaugrand takes Olympic gold

Potter could not match the pace of Beaugrand and Switzerland’s Julie Derron.

The Independent UK

Investigation underway into 'mulitple acts of sabotage' on French telecom networks

The French government has launched an investigation after multiple telecommunications lines were hit by acts of vandalism on Monday, affecting fibreoptic cables and phone lines as cities around France host events for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Australian triathlon shows signs of life with Hauser

Great Britain's Alex Yee and Cassandre Beaugrand of France won the gold medals as the Olympic triathlon events went ahead following months of drama.

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France’s Cassandre Beaugrand wins women’s triathlon to delight Paris

Cassandre Beaugrand claimed gold for France in the women’s triathlon to delight the home crowds as Great Britain’s Beth Potter took bronze

The Guardian - UK

Macron spent £400k on lavish dinner with King Charles and Camilla, report reveals

That set the French state back €474,851, including €166,193 on catering and €42,515 on drinks

The Independent UK

French DJ files legal complaint over death threats after Olympic opening ceremony

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony has taken a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online in the ceremony's wake.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Olympics: Manika Batra breaks into last-16 to mark new high for table tennis

Manika Batra surprised world No. 18 and French favourite Prithika Pavade to deliver India's best show in table tennis by becoming the first Indian paddler to reach the last 16 stage in the Olympic Games. Prithika, of Indian origin, was born in Paris a year after her parents shifted to…

The Times of India

Wednesday briefing: Where France’s €1.6bn plan to clean up the Seine for the Olympics went wrong

In today’s newsletter: The government has spent €1.6bn improving the river, but an ancient sewage system and the climate are muddying the waters

The Guardian - UK

Escape the bustle of Paris for these regal towns less than an hour away

Home to the famous Chateau of Versailles, Yvelines’ historic villages, palaces and barge stays give plenty of reasons to visit — all while avoiding the inflated crowds and prices of the capital, says Anna Richards

The Independent UK

French swim star Marchand bags second Olympic gold in dazzling 200m butterfly

Days after bagging his first gold in the 400m medley, France's Léon Marchand on Wednesday won his second gold medal of the Paris Olympics, cheered on by a home crowd at La Defense Arena.

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Watch: Rui Hachimura plays well but gets ejected in Japan’s loss to France

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura was red-hot and helped Japan compete hard with France, only to get ejected on a very questionable call.

Radio France Internationale

France and Argentina to meet in last eight of men's Olympic football tournament

France set up a quarter-final showdown on Friday with Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament after beating New Zealand 3-0 in their final game of the group stages.

The Guardian - UK

France set up grudge match against Argentina in men’s Olympic football

Hosts France will face Argentina in the men’s quarter-finals at Paris 2024 amid a diplomatic row sparked by players’ chants at the Copa América

Sports Illustrated

U.S. Women Win First-Ever Rugby Sevens Olympic Medal With Last-Second Comeback

A roaring crowd at the Stade de France powered the Women's Eagles to a bronze medal finish.

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Algeria withdraws envoy to France amid Western Sahara spat

Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after Paris throws is support behind Morocco's stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers, which backs Polisario Front separatists who are demanding full independence.

The Independent UK

9/11 terrorist begs judge to send him back to France because he is fearful of execution if Trump is president

Zacarias Moussaoui is the only person to be convicted in a US court for his role in the 9/11 conspiracy

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Gave Perfect Answer to Question About Swearing in English

The French phenom posted a big statline against Japan on Tuesday.

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U.S. Women Secure Historic Olympic Rugby Sevens Bronze Medal

Read about the U.S. women's rugby sevens team's historic bronze medal win at the Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, with a thrilling victory over Australia.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Japan’s Rui Hachimura was ejected for fouling France’s Rudy Gobert in the Olympics and fans hated it

Some fans think France got a favorable whistle at home against Japan.

France 24

French rail network vandalism: Investigators probe far-left connections, foreign links

Those responsible for the coordinated acts of sabotage that hit the French railway network on Friday, just before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, are still unknown. Initial police investigations are looking at individuals connected with extreme left-wing groups. However, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has also raised the possibility of…

The Guardian - UK

Clarisse Agbégnénou’s judo bronze strikes blow for mothers in elite sport

French hero who took her baby daughter to training before Paris 2024 says: ‘I want women athletes to feel free’

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