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07 July 2026
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European Parliament triggers procedure to ban Alternative for Germany’s EU party
07 July 2026
Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing funding in the process. Far-right MEPs from other groups opposed the decision.
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'Public media cannot lie': Hungary pulls plug on state broadcaster in post-Orbán purge
07 July 2026
Hungary's public broadcaster went off-air on Tuesday, replaced by an on-screen apology, after Péter Magyar's new government installed interim management and sacked staff accused of pro-Orbán bias.
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Morocco multiplies its olive oil sales in Spain by 100: is it taking over the market?
07 July 2026
Imports of Moroccan olive oil have surged 9,979% in a year, according to DataComex. The figure is real but starts from just 103 tonnes and its share in Spain remains small.
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Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production in Europe
07 July 2026
German defence giant Rheinmetall is to produce missiles designed by US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin, the two firms announced on Tuesday, marking the first time the weapons will be produced in Europe.
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EU still can't prove €43 billion in home renovation funds actually saved energy
07 July 2026
The EU accelerated home renovations after the pandemic, but according to its own auditors, it still lacks convincing evidence that the program delivered the energy savings and value for taxpayers that justified its massive investment.
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Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says
07 July 2026
The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution.
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Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland
07 July 2026
Arriving at the NATO summit, the US president claimed Denmark hasn't sufficiently invested in the Arctic territory's security.
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Brussels pitches AI cybersecurity plan amid dependence on US models
07 July 2026
EU unveils an AI cybersecurity action plan, but offers mostly recommendations as Brussels leans on negotiated access to US AI models like Anthropic's Mythos, exposing its tech dependency.
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Why Europe struggles to turn world-class science into business
07 July 2026
In the global race for innovation, the winners are those who can finance, test, manufacture and scale up new technologies the fastest, writes Italy's former Prime Minister, Enrico Letta, in an opinion piece for Euronews, calling for a "fifth freedom" for the EU.
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ECB tells Europe's biggest banks to prepare for AI-powered cyber threats
07 July 2026
The European Central Bank has given the eurozone's largest lenders until the end of October to explain how they will strengthen their cyber defences against increasingly capable AI systems.
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China: Rare tornadoes tear through central cities
07 July 2026
At least eight people were killed as two rare tornadoes wrought devastation in central China's Hubei province state media said on Tuesday, with winds of up to 149 kph (92.58 mph) ripping through buildings and overturning cars.
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Mads Pedersen wins fourth stage of Tour de France as Torstein Traeen takes yellow jersey
07 July 2026
Former world champion Mads Pedersen took the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday after a breakaway of more than 150 kilometres in sweltering 40C heat while Torstein Traeen claimed the coveted yellow jersey.
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Syria's reconstruction and economic policy will rely on Europe and Turkey
07 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron is the first Western European leader to have met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a landmark visit for the country's post-Assad era. A question is at the centre of the visit: How can Syria build itself back after years of wars? Marc Pierini, Visiting Scholar and former EU ambassador to Syria and Turkey speaks to FRANCE 24 from Brussels.
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At Nato summit, Trump berates European allies while pleasing Turkish host
07 July 2026
The NATO summit has opened on July 7, with many topics to be discussed. Trump has opened the possibility of the US selling F35 fighter jets after Turkey was booted out of the programme in 2019 over Ankara's purchase of a Russian system. Trump has also expressed annoyance at European Nato allies for not "helping" the US in Iran. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more on the summit.
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'The party of white-collar crime': French MPs react to Le Pen's conviction
07 July 2026
Marine Le Pen's conviction was a long-awaited decision as it will decide who will be representing the far-right party National rally in the 2027 presidential election. Following the announcement of her sentence, FRANCE 24's Carys Garland went to the National Assembly to see what MPs from the left, right and centre thought of the decision. She tells us more.
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How France's far right National Rally 'dediabolised' over the years
07 July 2026
From being a political scapegoat, the far-right party National Rally has managed to become the most popular political force in France under the reign of Marine Le Pen, the founder's daughter - and that despite not dropping its anti-immigration and far-right rhetoric. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin tells us how the party managed to do so.
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Optimistic tone of Macron's visit doesn't hide precariousness of Syria's security
07 July 2026
At least 18 people have been wounded after a bomb went off near the Four Seasons in Damascus, the attack targeting the hotel where French president was staying, but had already left. A year after al-Sharaa's visit to Paris, the two leaders are eager to boost economic ties.
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Hamas withdrawal from Gaza governance a bid to unblock 'deadlocked' peace plan
07 July 2026
Nearly 20 years after taking power in Gaza, Hamas said on Monday it would hand over control of the territory to a committee of Palestinian technocrats. The move is a bid to get the ball rolling on the second phase of a peace plan backed by US President Donald Trump and wrest some control of the territory from Israel's grasp, Middle East expert Jean-Paul Chagnollaud told FRANCE 24.
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French diplomatic force pull out of Burkina Faso after four years of souring ties
07 July 2026
France has pulled all its diplomats from Burkina Faso, the foreign ministry has said, after the military-led African nation broke off diplomatic ties with its former colonial power. French authorities also demanded Burkinabese diplomatic staff leave the country by July 6. Laurent Berstecher takes a look back at four years of souring ties.
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Literary icon Margaret Atwood on why The Handmaid’s Tale no longer feels like fiction
07 July 2026
Two-time Booker prize-winning author, Margaret Atwood has spent four decades warning what happens when democracy, women’s rights and free expression begin to erode. Today, many readers believe the world has caught up with her fiction. In this interview with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson, the author of The Handmaid’s Tale reflects on US President Donald Trump, the expanding book bans in the United States, the rollback of reproductive rights, censorship and why she torched an “unburnable” edition of her most famous novel.
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The Unofficial Guide to Dressing Like a Sun Valley Billionaire
07 July 2026
Sun Valley style is all about looking ready for a hike, a handshake or the quiet acquisition of whatever company happens to be standing nearby.
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Stephanie Hessler’s Vision for Swiss Institute’s New Permanent Bowery Home
07 July 2026
In moving to the Bowery, the institution joins an expanding local ecosystem of cultural institutions anchored by the recently reopened New Museum, as well as Giorno Poetry Systems, Participant Inc. and other galleries and organizations.
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The Wimbledon Village Guide: An Insider’s Map to the Best Restaurants, Bars and Shops
07 July 2026
Beyond Centre Court, Wimbledon Village offers a quietly polished mix of neighborhood pubs, serious restaurants, independent shops and green-space charm.
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When Art Forgeries Are Exposed, the Fakes Don’t Simply Disappear
06 July 2026
When a father and daughter pleaded guilty to selling more than 200 counterfeit works by Banksy, Picasso and Warhol, the criminal case was largely resolved. The fate of the paintings is still up in the air.
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Meet Naomi Osaka’s Business Partners Behind Her Wimbledon Comeback
06 July 2026
Naomi Osaka has returned to IMG while continuing to build Hana Kuma, KINLÒ and an investment portfolio spanning sports and startups.
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Six Rare Rolexes That Explain the Top of the Brand’s Vintage Market
06 July 2026
The Rolexes most viewers see on Wimbledon brand ambassadors' wrists and the timepieces serious collectors fight over are not the same.
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Serena Williams’ Venture Firm Is Building Its Own Grand Slam Portfolio
06 July 2026
Serena Ventures has quietly built a portfolio spanning women’s health, fintech, sponsorships and consumer startups led largely by underrepresented founders.
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Anoushka Mirchandani On the Body as Personal and Familial Archive
06 July 2026
She describes the women in her paintings as anonymous but deeply personal, in that they condense her matrilineage—images of her mother, grandmother and sister—into a single subject.
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In London’s Classics Week Sales, Old Masters Were Back, But Only the Best of the Best
06 July 2026
Beyond exceptional trophy objects, the Classics market proved selective and unforgiving: several Old Master works needed the premium to reach low estimates while others failed to sell altogether.
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‘Challengers’ and the Best Movies About Tennis
06 July 2026
'Challengers' — which puts Zendaya at the apex of a love triangle — is one of the most engaging movies to ever center around the world of tennis. From documentaries to satires to bio pics and thrillers, here are the others.
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07 July 2026
United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr.
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Prince Harry loses privacy case against 'Daily Mail' publisher
07 July 2026
A London court dismissed all 97 allegations in Prince Harry's privacy case against Associated Newspapers, calling it an 'overwhelming victory' for the publisher.
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Farage to resign as MP, force by-election amid financial scrutiny
07 July 2026
The Reform UK leader said he would seek re-election in Clacton, a move that suspends parliamentary investigations into undisclosed donations, including from a convicted fraudster.
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'Which side were you on during Brexit? Every candidate in the French presidential election should answer this question'
03 July 2026
The lessons from the UK's unprecedented vote to leave the European Union 10 years ago have been all too quickly forgotten, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.
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Starmer apologizes for forced adoption of nearly 200,000 babies born to unmarried mothers
02 July 2026
The UK PM called the scandal "a stain on our history" and a "systemic failure."
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Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show
01 July 2026
The UK exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry is set to run from this September to next July.
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Starmer's defense investment plan draws criticism
01 July 2026
As he prepares to hand over power to the UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham, Starmer has asked government departments to forgo 1% of their investment budgets. Even so, he will not meet his pledge to allocate 3% of GDP to defense by 2030.
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British PM-in-waiting Burnham presents decentralization plans
30 June 2026
The likely successor to Keir Starmer highlighted devolution and reindustrialization as his key priorities. But with tight budget restraints, early doubts are emerging within Labour about his room for maneuver.
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UK's King Charles breaks precedent, revealing £30 million paid in personal taxes since 2022
26 June 2026
Disclosures by Buckingham Palace on Thursday showed the Sovereign Grant, the core funding of the monarchy, will be set at £99.9 million ($131.7 million) a year in 2027-28.
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Europe moves toward a shared approach to Channel crossings
23 June 2026
As the Franco-British 'One in, one out' migration deal is set to expire in October, the European Commission has unveiled an action plan that France sees as recognition of Channel crossings as a European issue.
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Ten years after Brexit, UK and Europe struggle to revive relations
23 June 2026
On June 23, 2016, Britons voted to leave the European Union. When elected in 2024, Keir Starmer, who resigned as MP yesterday, vowed to strengthen ties with Brussels. Yet, after two years, efforts to rebuild the relationship have produced only limited results.
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07 July 2026
Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr.
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Prince Harry loses privacy case against 'Daily Mail' publisher
07 July 2026
A London court dismissed all 97 allegations in Prince Harry's privacy case against Associated Newspapers, calling it an 'overwhelming victory' for the publisher.
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Farage to resign as MP, force by-election amid financial scrutiny
07 July 2026
The Reform UK leader said he would seek re-election in Clacton, a move that suspends parliamentary investigations into undisclosed donations, including from a convicted fraudster.
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Ukrainian woman suspected of Monaco bombing shot dead near Kyiv, police says
07 July 2026
Anastasiia Berezovska was wanted in Monaco for the attempted murder of three people on June 29 after a parcel bomb was left on a public road near the French border.
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Ukraine dreams of becoming the 'arsenal of the free world' as allies are still unsure on how far they want cooperation to go
07 July 2026
Many European countries seemed torn between the desire to contribute to Ukraine's war effort, the need to maintain a degree of strategic ambiguity regarding their defense industry cooperation and the fear of seeing a new competitor emerge.
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US loses to Belgium, ending World Cup dream
07 July 2026
Belgium, motivated by the uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, dismantled any hope of the US reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years.
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As US disengages from NATO, Europe's militaries ramp up scattered and unsynchronized
07 July 2026
In Ankara on July 7 and 8, European leaders from NATO want to show that they can cope with reduced US involvement and boost their defense capabilities to respond to any attack. While efforts are now underway, Europe is still struggling to coordinate them.
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2026 World Cup: Spain beats Portugal 1-0 to reach quarter-finals
07 July 2026
The European champions will face Belgium in Los Angeles on Friday.
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EU tells France to amend social media ban law
06 July 2026
The European Commission said that the French draft law overlaps with the EU's online content law known as the Digital Services Act.
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Ukraine's gas stations are increasingly targeted by Russian drones
06 July 2026
As Kyiv steps up strikes on Russian refineries, triggering restrictions, shortages and public discontent, more than 150 Ukrainian gas stations have been targeted over the past two months.
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Pope Leo XIV's reminder of the duty of humanity toward migrants
06 July 2026
On Saturday, the pope traveled to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a symbol of the migration crisis, and urged people to extend a hand 'to those forced to leave their homes.' Yet, his message faces unprecedented hardening of public policies and the radicalization of public opinion around the globe.
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