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First plane evacuating French citizens leaves Niger six days after coup

France’s first evacuation plane left Niger on Tuesday with more than 250 people on board, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said. France had said it planned to evacuate its nationals and EU citizens from the West African country following a military coup last Wednesday that unleashed protests against the former colonial…

France 24

Tuesday briefing: The global fallout from Niger’s coup

In today’s newsletter: The country has been considered stable in an unstable region. So what sparked a coup – and what effects will it have?

The Guardian - UK

As regional bloc threatens invention in Niger, neighboring juntas vow mutual defense

Two military-ruled West African nations vowed Monday to prevent military intervention in Niger as a military junta attempts to consolidate power after a coup

The Independent UK

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Burkina Faso, Mali say military intervention in Niger would be 'declaration of war'

Junta-led Burkina Faso and Mali warned Monday that any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war" against their two countries.

France 24

Senegal: Police and Ousmane Sonko supporters clash in Dakar as Sonko is jailed

In tonight's edition: Just days after being arrested at home, Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been charged with fomenting insurrection and had his party dissolved. Also, France has denied accusations from Niger's military junta that it wants to intervene militarily to reinstate the president deposed in a coup last…

France 24

Finn Russell insists World Cup will be his best - and not last - for Scotland

Finn Russell agrees that Scotland have a point to prove at this autumn’s World Cup in France following their flop in Japan four years ago.

The National (Scotland)

8 striking moments that defined the 2023 Tour de France Femmes

Team SD Worx go 1-2 on rough road to yellow, French riders flash positive performances, strict rules, incredible fans and other takeaways

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Delta passenger asked to tape her window with flight plan on eight-hour flight from France to New York

‘They offered me tape and safety books (ironically) so I could tape it myself’

The Independent UK

Louis Rees-Zammit has ‘lot more to give’ as he looks to realise World Cup dream

The 22-year-old is hoping to part of Warren Gatland’s 33-man squad for France later this year.

The Independent UK

‘You have to be ruthless but smart’: Tom Harrison lays down how England should scrum

Young coach’s unusual background – dyslexic, no real playing pedigree and starting his trade in France – has proved no barrier

The Guardian - UK

Gims cancels Tunisia performance to protest against treatment of refugees

The Congolese-French rapper has cancelled his appearance in Tunisia after hundreds of people were ‘expelled to Libya’.

Al Jazeera

Niger coup leaders accuse France of plotting military intervention

Junta that seized power claims Paris is aiming to reinstate deposed president as regional tensions grow

The Guardian - UK

Niger junta accuses France of plotting to 'intervene militarily'

Niger's military junta has accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power as tensions mount with the country's former colonial ruler France and regional neighbours.

Radio France Internationale

Binance secures license in Dubai amid international pullback and mounting legal woes

The firm has pulled back from the Netherlands, Germany, and Cyprus, and faces investigations in the U.S., Canada, France, and Australia.

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France 24

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…

The Conversation

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.

Radio France Internationale

'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.

The Week

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Three people were killed in the crash

Radio France Internationale

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.

Evening Standard

‘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

France 24

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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