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• Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
  08 August 2026
  Simon Levy was a serial sex offender who was being monitored by police when he killed two women.
• Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
  08 August 2026
  No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
• Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'
  08 August 2026
  Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general secretary, according to a Daily Telegraph investigation.
• Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
  08 August 2026
  Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
• Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president
  07 August 2026
  The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
• Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
  08 August 2026
  In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and said his father's cancer has spread.
• Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
  08 August 2026
  Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
• Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?
  07 August 2026
  Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.
• Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C
  08 August 2026
  As temperatures start to rise again over the weekend, many parts of England and Wales will enter into the fifth heatwave of the year, as Simon King explains
• Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college
  07 August 2026
  The defence secretary promises to look into what went wrong at the college in North Yorkshire.

France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines

• Houthi attacks kill at least 10 in Yemen as rebels target oil-rich Marib
  07 August 2026
  At least eight members of Yemeni government forces and two civilians were killed Friday in new attacks by Houthi rebels in an oil-rich province.
• Ebola cases surpasses 4000 cases
  07 August 2026
  In tonight's program, a grim new milestone in the fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as cases surpass 4,000. Also low rainfall and failing pipes leave taps dry in the Gabon capital. Finally rising water levels at Lake Baringo in Kenya push communities into closer contact with crocodiles, leading to increased attacks.
• Exclusive: WFP to extend Palantir contract despite concerns raised in leaked audit
  07 August 2026
  The UN's World Food Programme is finalizing a five-year renewal of its contract with US data software firm Palantir despite “key privacy concerns” raised in a leaked 2025 internal audit. The audit, seen by PassBlue and FRANCE 24, reveals UN misgivings about allowing Palantir to process data for the world’s largest humanitarian supply chain.
• Spain imposes border checks on Italy amid Ceuta migration row
  07 August 2026
  Spain announced Friday that it would introduce border controls for travellers arriving from Italy in retaliation for Rome imposing similar measures. The rare spat between the EU nations came after tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco to Spain's North African territory Ceuta in an unprecedented, deadly rush.
• Winemakers across Europe face the challenges of climate change
  07 August 2026
  Winegrowers in France are harvesting their grapes unusually early this season because of the effects of climate change. While the rising global temperatures offer a new chance for winemakers in northern and Scandinavian countries, experts say it’s too early to expect a drastic shift in the viticultural map.
• 'DRC's largest Ebola outbreak on record: Active conflict and armed groups hamper the response'
  07 August 2026
  Sharon Gaffney is pleased to welcome Heather Kerr, Country Director for Congo at the International Rescue Committee. The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unprecedented, not simply because of its scale, but because it spread undetected for months before it was correctly identified. According to Kerr, the response has been hindered by delayed diagnosis, the complexity of distinguishing this Bundibugyo strain from other common illnesses, and the immense operational challenges of working in an active conflict zone.
• US appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project
  07 August 2026
  A federal appeals court on Friday ordered US President Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction of its $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing. The court added that a president cannot fundamentally reshape the White House without congressional approval. 
• Meta fined in child safety case
  07 August 2026
  A US state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and restrict some Facebook and Instagram features for children, in what is being described as the largest child-safety ruling against the company. The court found that Meta had created a “public nuisance” that endangered young users. The ruling comes as dozens of other US states pursue lawsuits accusing the company of harming children and their mental health.
• 'There's no turning back': UEFA stands by boycott despite Infantino's apology
  07 August 2026
  UEFA continues to apply pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to resign, while the Norwegian federation turn up the heat with 3 separate referrals to the federation's ethics committee. Antonia Kerrigan reports. 
• Turkey, Saudi, Pakistan: Attack on one nation deemed an attack on all
  07 August 2026
  Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a mutual defence agreement, under which an armed attack on any one of the three countries will be treated as an attack on all. The pact comes as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its security partnerships after repeated attacks on its critical infrastructure amid the war in Iran. France 24 Correspondent Jasper Mortimer from Turkey shares further insights.

United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr.

08 August 2026

• Milton Keynes, north of London, pioneers grocery delivery by small robots
  08 August 2026
  The British government is revising the law to allow these machines, which are already being deployed in around 20 cities, to operate on sidewalks.
• Five arrested in England after anti-migrant protests target asylum seeker homes
  07 August 2026
  Three nights of anti-migrant violence in the town of Thetford forced police to evacuate asylum seekers from their targeted homes. It was 'highly likely that the protesters would have got into the property... and really threatened the safety of the occupants,' according to the local police chief.
• EasyJet confirms takeover by US private equity firm Apollo
  06 August 2026
  The British low-cost airline confirmed the £5.7 billion sale. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of next year, it added.
• UK gives green light to Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros
  06 August 2026
  The UK's main competition and consumer protection regulator found that the takeover would not weaken competition in film distribution, children's TV and streaming services.
• Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London
  05 August 2026
  London Ambulance Service said the four patients had been taken to a major trauma center after having been treated at the scene.
• Over 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
  04 August 2026
  French authorities said it is one of the largest such rescue operations reported since records began in 2018.
• France blasts Farage's proposal to use navy to stop Channel migrants
  04 August 2026
  The leader of Reform UK unveiled a promise to deploy Britain's Royal Navy to return small boats to France. The French interior ministry said the plan 'would be a violation of French sovereignty as well as a violation of maritime law and international law.'
• England and Wales had driest July on record, according to provisional figures
  03 August 2026
  The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimeters of rain, 10% of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
• Four Mohamed Al-Fayed survivors recognized as victims of human trafficking
  03 August 2026
  To date, 157 victims have reported allegations that they were sexually assaulted, raped, or trafficked by the former tycoon and owner of Harrod's department store. Al-Fayed died in 2023, at the age of 94, without facing any prosecution.
• Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester, succeeding Burnham
  01 August 2026
  Craig, currently the leader of Manchester City Council, was elected in a second round of counting after winning 47.15% of the votes in the first round, just shy of the 50% needed to win outright.

Observer

• How an Idea Becomes an Institution or Exhibition That Outlives Its Moment
  08 August 2026
  "It has to stand the test of time while remaining flexible enough to evolve as technology, research and audiences change. But if you do your job well, millions of people will experience what you've created," Museum Studio's Delphine de Canecaude tells Observer.
• Banking’s Next Interface Isn’t an App. It’s an A.I. Agent.
  07 August 2026
  Sygnum’s Thomas Frei examines how A.I. agents are reshaping banking, arguing that the industry's next competitive battleground is secure, permissioned infrastructure that allows software to act safely on a customer's behalf.
• Age Verification Is Building the Internet’s Next Identity Layer
  07 August 2026
  The rapidly expanding push for mandatory online age verification is really about the future of digital identity. Billions Network’s Evin McMullen argues that the architecture chosen for age verification today could determine whether the next generation of the internet is built around private, portable proofs or mass identity collection.
• The Privacy Economy’s Next Frontier Is Governing A.I.
  07 August 2026
  Speakeasy’s Sagar Batchu examines the growing tension between connecting A.I. to proprietary enterprise data and protecting that data from misuse. Batchu argues that as models become interchangeable, visibility and governance will become the next critical layer of enterprise infrastructure.
• The Creators at OpenAI’s Wildflower Farms Retreat—and the Backlash That Followed
  07 August 2026
  OpenAI invited about 30 creators to a luxury retreat in the Hudson Valley. Attendees including Grace McCarrick and Nat Lucy faced criticism after sharing posts from the trip to the Wildflower Farms.
• What the Art World Can Learn From Luxury’s Return to Intimacy and Cultural Depth
  07 August 2026
  The empire-building model that prioritized constant expansion over human connection hasn't yielded the expected returns in either market.
• Across the Islands of French Polynesia, Privacy Is the Real Luxury
  07 August 2026
  French Polynesia’s most rewarding island-hopping route moves between sacred Raiatea, remote Taha’a and the private-island glamour of Tetiaroa.
• Wine, Wheat and Art Share the Same Acreage at These Out-of-the-Way Estates
  07 August 2026
  Though often far from the usual cultural circuits, they reward the effort for serious devotees of contemporary art willing to make the trek.
• What to Eat at Marché Forville, the Oldest Market in Cannes
  07 August 2026
  This charming local market is one of the biggest draws for visitors in the city, but a trip works best when you have a roadmap for the snacks and sips that are worth your euros.
• In the Pages of These Books, Privacy Is the Ultimate Luxury
  07 August 2026
  A century of fiction and reportage postulates that invisibility has always been wealth's most precious currency.

Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr.

08 August 2026

• Milton Keynes, north of London, pioneers grocery delivery by small robots
  08 August 2026
  The British government is revising the law to allow these machines, which are already being deployed in around 20 cities, to operate on sidewalks.
• Zelensky makes landmark visit to Serbia, Russia's ally
  08 August 2026
  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has toured much of the world since Russia's 2022 invasion seeking support, but has not visited Serbia since he became president in 2019.
• Ceuta faces an unprecedented migration crisis: 'Muslims here are constantly required to prove they are real Spaniards'
  07 August 2026
  The arrival of 72,000 people from Morocco in the Spanish enclave between July 30 and 31 exposed both the cracks and the bonds of solidarity running through this city, where Christians and Muslims have lived side by side for centuries.
• Pope Leo XIV to meet with clerical abuse victims during France trip
  07 August 2026
  Ahead of a papal visit to France, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will 'meet privately with individuals who have been victims of abuse.' The pontiff promised the Catholic Church would make 'additional efforts' to address this issue.
• Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defense pact
  07 August 2026
  Amid a regional war between the US and Iran and Houthi attacks from Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense accord, which claims to promote 'collective security' and 'peace, security and stability in the region.'
• Spain threatens Italy with countermeasures if border checks kept
  07 August 2026
  Italy introduced the measures after a mass migrant influx into Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa. Spain has warned of 'proportionate measures' if Italy does not lift its restrictions by Sunday. 'Italy does not accept ultimatums,' Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said in a statement.
• Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant smuggling network
  07 August 2026
  Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million.
• Five arrested in England after anti-migrant protests target asylum seeker homes
  07 August 2026
  Three nights of anti-migrant violence in the town of Thetford forced police to evacuate asylum seekers from their targeted homes. It was 'highly likely that the protesters would have got into the property... and really threatened the safety of the occupants,' according to the local police chief.
• French presidential candidates targeted by Russian interference: Don't feed the trolls
  07 August 2026
  Several candidates in the 2027 election have recently been targeted by crude interference campaigns. Yet by publicly denouncing these attacks, they risk amplifying operations that, in reality, have little impact.
• In Russia, wherever Putin goes, gasoline prices fall
  07 August 2026
  During a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, on Monday, August 3, residents of the city were surprised to see a sudden drop in fuel prices. The event was orchestrated against the backdrop of a fuel shortage caused by Ukrainian drone attacks on the country's refineries.