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France sends elite police unit to Marseille in bid to quell drug violence

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin on Thursday announced that a unit from the elite CRS 8 police force that specialises in fighting urban violence is to be deployed to Marseille. The southern port has been plagued by gang violence over control of the city's drug trade.

Radio France Internationale

Government to hold crisis meeting as France heads into heatwave

France's government will on Thursday hold a crisis meeting to tackle a heatwave that could reach its high point at the weekend, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's office told AFP.

France 24

EastEnders confirms official date of Cindy Beale's EXPLOSIVE return

EastEnders legend Cindy Beale will return to Walford after 25 years — and here is when it's going to happen.

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Michael Olise signs new four-year deal with Crystal Palace following Chelsea bid

It was understood the Blues had agreed to pay the France Under-21 winger’s £35million release clause.

The Independent UK

Four people detained in France after six died when migrant boat sank in Channel

Proceedings were opened against the suspects after the vessel got into difficulty and sank off Sangatte on August 12, according to judicial sources.

The Independent UK

Teen survivor of migrant boat sinking among four arrested over disaster in English Channel

Sudanese boy accused of ‘actively participating’ in crossing in exchange for reduced rate

The Independent UK

France charges four over migrant boat tragedy in English Channel

French prosecutors have charged four suspects, two Iraqis and two Sudanese, with involuntary manslaughter over the deaths of at least six migrants whose boat sank in the English Channel last weekend.

Radio France Internationale

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Niger: Ecowas military intervention could trigger 3 bad outcomes

The threat of military force to end the coup in Niger has led to significant divisions in the region.

The Conversation

France begins exhuming Nazi soldiers executed by French Resistance

French and German experts have begun exhuming the remains of a group of Nazi soldiers who were executed by French Resistance fighters during World War II. They were buried in a mass grave that lay hidden for almost 80 years before it was uncovered last month.

Radio France Internationale

Are Europeans really democrats?

In France, the year 2022 saw the government repeatedly resort to Article 49.3 of the constitution to force unpopular reforms through parliament. The date of 16 March, in particular, marked the 100th time under France’s Fifth Republic that the executive chose to use these special powers. With this in mind,…

The Conversation

Francesco Molinari Named As Final European Vice Captain For Ryder Cup

The Italian is the fifth and final member of Luke Donald's backroom staff for Marco Simone

Golf Monthly

Australia is having a moment — will Sam Kerr finally get hers against England?

The face of the Women’s World Cup is yet to score after being ruled out of the group stage due to injury – but if there was ever a team Sam Kerr could cause trouble, it would be England

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup TV schedule: How to watch every match today

The TV schedule for the Women’s World Cup semi-finals has been confirmed by the BBC and ITV

The Independent UK

Disgraceful Owen Farrell red card reversal demeans the sport of rugby

Back in the day when I first started playing rugby, before the internet was invented and television slow motion replays in sport were in their…

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The Guardian - UK

Matildas on a quest for lasting legacy beyond winning a home World Cup

England have embraced their villain status here in Australia, yet in this World Cup semi-final they face not just a team but an entire nation

The Independent UK

Pyrenees wildfire ‘was terrifying’, says Briton living in France

Steven Brady said he felt ‘terrified’ when he saw the blaze accelerate towards the Roussillon area where he currently resides.

The Independent UK

Most vacationers return to their campsites after a wildfire ripped through French tourist area

French authorities say most vacationers have been able to return to their campsites after a wildfire broke out near the seaside resort of Argeles-sur-Mer in southern France

The Independent UK

Huw Jones says Scotland ‘think we can beat anyone’ at Rugby World Cup

Scotland face a daunting pool containing top-ranked Ireland and defending champions South Africa.

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Evening Standard

Brit tourists to France told to be on ‘maximum alert’ for wildfires as 2,000 evacuated

Some holidaymakers escaped while still in their swimsuits

Al Jazeera

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final.

The Independent UK

More than 3,000 tourists flee as fires tear through holiday spot in France

Saint-André is ‘burned on both sides’, mayor says as ‘mini hurricane’ ploughed towards town

The Independent UK

Scotland’s World Cup squad announcement looms – who is in danger of missing out?

Gregor Townsend has said that the last four players to leave the squad will be a tighthead prop, a hooker, a back-row and a scrum-half.

Newsroom.co.nz

Haere rā football - you stole my heart

Spain are through to the FIFA Women’s World Cup final for the first time after a thriller last match in Aotearoa - the tournament’s success a revelation for Suzanne McFadden.

Radio France Internationale

Rescuers search Channel for missing migrant after six die in boat tragedy

Search teams were on Tuesday scouring the Channel for a missing person following the deaths of six migrants after their boat capsized and sank during an attempt to cross from France to England.

The Guardian - UK

Holding asylum seekers on barges is about ‘fairness’ to UK taxpayer, says Sunak – as it happened

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