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12 July 2026
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Israel to hold elections on 27 October in what is seen as referendum on Netanyahu leadership
12 July 2026
Israel will hold national elections on 27 October, the last date allowed by law to hold national elections. The Knesset is set to end its current term on 17 July.
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France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years
12 July 2026
Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.
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Haaland look-alike contest draws fans in Miami
12 July 2026
A look-alike contest celebrating Norway striker Erling Haaland drew crowds in downtown Miami ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against England. The event was organised by content creator Emma Kate Willman after she went viral on social media over her resemblance to the football star.
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Latest news bulletin | July 12th, 2026 – Evening
12 July 2026
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade
12 July 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to be in Paris on both Monday and Tuesday.
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Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle, including new Ukrainian prime minister
12 July 2026
Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained "ready to serve the Ukrainian state."
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Evacuees allowed to return home after deadly Spain wildfire stabilises
12 July 2026
The head of Andalusia's regional government said on Sunday that the blaze had been declared stabilised. 1,500 people who had been evacuated from the area were told they could return home.
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Blue zone secrets: How Sardinia's elders stay sharp and happy in old age
12 July 2026
Curiosity, emotional resilience and an active social life seem to be the key ingredients behind Sardinia's energised blue zone elders.
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From space rovers to hunger maps: How AI is reshaping humanitarian aid
12 July 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) is often discussed for its potential threats to humanity. But humanitarian organisations are using it to predict hunger, map destruction and deliver aid without sending people into danger.
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Jude Bellingham double sends jubilant England into World Cup semis
12 July 2026
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on 12 July 2026 to reach the World Cup semifinals. Fans celebrated in London after a Jude Bellingham double sent the Three Lions through to face Argentina.
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Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title
12 July 2026
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave.
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Hundreds evacuated from Paris suburb after weapons found near synagogue
12 July 2026
Three hundred people were evacuated on Saturday evening from a neighbourhood in Sarcelles, north of Paris, following reports of a suspicious vehicle, which was found to contain guns, including "a military-grade weapon", according interior minister Laurent Nunez. An investigation has been launched by French anti-terrorist prosecutors.
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Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against antisemitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus
12 July 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.
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Are tanks ageing like the cavalry in WW1?
12 July 2026
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare?
And it's causing all sorts of headaches for governments worldwide, particularly in Europe, as they make choices about what to invest in over the immediate future.
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Lindsey Graham: 'He was the one who justified Israel's actions'
12 July 2026
Graham often advised Trump on foreign affairs, particularly on matters pertaining to Israel, Ukraine and Iran. He was a frequent visitor at the White House. Shirli Sitbon tells us more.
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Spain ex-PM draws criticism with 'xenophobic' remark on French team
12 July 2026
Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players". Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.
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Sanchez slams 'xenophobic' remarks by ex-PM about French football team
12 July 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment 'xenophobic' and several French politicians have also slammed Rajoy.
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Mathieu Van der Poel overcomes heat to win Tour de France stage nine
12 July 2026
31-year-old Dutchman and cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat. The former world champion, won a sprint amongst his three breakaway companions with Tobias Johannessen taking second and Tom Pidcock third.
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France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave
12 July 2026
France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the heatwave.
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US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting
12 July 2026
On Tuesday, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Salgado Araujo, 52, after he was pursued by federal agents driving unmarked vehicles while he was taking his crew to their latest job site. The shooting has outraged Houston leaders and renewed public scrutiny over ICE and Trump's immigration crackdown.
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For Collector Marie-Cécile Zinsou, Building a Museum in Benin Was Just the Beginning
11 July 2026
Her unflinching drive has helped shift the general attitude toward the arts in the West African country and create an active scene.
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An Insider’s Guide to Putney’s Riverfront London Life
11 July 2026
A guide to Putney’s restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and independent stores, from riverfront institutions to side-street neighborhood favorites.
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Bloomberg CTO Shawn Edwards Is Rebuilding the Terminal Into an A.I. That Can’t Bluff
11 July 2026
Shawn Edwards has spent decades building the infrastructure of Wall Street. Now he's trying to teach it to think—without letting it lie.
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At Sun Valley, A.I. Isn’t the Only Competitive Advantage That Matters
10 July 2026
Leadership and talent pipelines experts Tania Lennon and Ric Roi examine why the conversation unfolding at Sun Valley should extend beyond A.I. itself to the future of human expertise.
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At Lisson Gallery, Kelly Akashi Gives Resilience Form
10 July 2026
In “Heirloom,” the artist transforms mallow weeds, lace, quartz, Corten steel and cast glass into fragile but forceful meditations on memory, inheritance and regeneration.
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One Fine Show: “Deep Cuts, Block Printing Across Cultures” at LACMA
10 July 2026
With everything from Japanese prayer scrolls printed in 764 to a rare 1906 Brücke Manifesto to Alison Saar's woodcuts, the exhibition presents block printing as the most underestimated way of making a picture.
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The Future Perfect’s Laura Young Makes the Case for Design as the Next Collecting Frontier
10 July 2026
She reflects on collectors, craft, functionality and why the sofa should no longer be an afterthought.
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The FIFA World Cup and the Rise of Experience Rights
10 July 2026
On Location’s Paul Caine explores why the economics of live sports are shifting beyond tickets and media rights toward premium hospitality and immersive experiences. Caine argues that as A.I. makes digital content increasingly abundant, the greatest competitive advantage will come from creating live moments that can’t be replicated.
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Sun Valley’s Big Question: What Does Hollywood Need to Buy Next?
10 July 2026
At this year’s Sun Valley gathering, the industry’s biggest question is not whether consolidation will continue, but which kinds of assets still create real value.
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Curator Samantha Katz and Architect Alan Paukman’s Festival Blueprint for the Post-Spectatorship Era
10 July 2026
"Art has been put on a pedestal that makes people feel like it is untouchable, inapproachable. Anything we can do to remove that narrative and invite people into the process in a more participatory and accessible way benefits us all."
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12 July 2026
United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr.
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Police arrest 28-year-old suspect over killing of UK politician
12 July 2026
Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with 'serious injuries' on Thursday at her home in Devon, southwest England, according to police. The suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday. Another man, aged 26, was detained on Friday but has since been released from custody and dismissed from the investigation.
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England defeats Norway 2-1 in extra time, sliding into World Cup semis
12 July 2026
England will face Argentina on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
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UK police investigate Reform donations, report says
11 July 2026
Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour Party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations. The Times reported that London's Metropolitan police is investigating some £500,000 ($670,000) in donations from Fiona Cottrell, a wealthy aristocrat.
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UK police release man arrested in murder investigation into ex-MP's death
10 July 2026
After ex-MP Ann Widdecombe, a far-right Reform party member who campaigned for Brexit, was found dead on Thursday, police announced a probe into the 'suspicious death.' A man arrested in connection with her death was released on Saturday.
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Niel to become Vodafone's largest shareholder with €5.1 billion investment
10 July 2026
The deal, which is still pending regulatory approval, could allow French tycoon Xavier Niel to strengthen his influence in the British and European telecommunications sector.
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Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum for historic loan
10 July 2026
'It's a unique moment and it's the product of so much hard work,' said British Museum Director Nicholas Cullinan. The tapestry will be on display at the London museum from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027.
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British Museum director on Bayeux Tapestry loan: 'A gesture of confidence, friendship and, above all, trust'
10 July 2026
France has just delivered the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom, where it will remain on display until 2027. The unprecedented gesture crowns 1,000 years of shared history, writes Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum.
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Burnham on track to become next UK PM as hundreds of Labour MPs back leadership bid
10 July 2026
Andy Burnham has vowed to bring about a significant rebalance of power in the UK. In the absence of a contest, the MP will be crowned Labour leader and prime minister in waiting on July 17.
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Eurostar sounds alarm over overcrowding at London's Saint Pancras station
09 July 2026
As rail competition between Paris and London is set to arrive in the 2030s and with Eurostar having ordered new trains, limited station capacity – especially in London – is hampering market growth.
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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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12 July 2026
Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr.
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Spanish PM Sanchez condemns predecessor's racist remarks on French football team
12 July 2026
Pedro Sanchez said Mariano Rajoy 'shamed' Spain with 'xenophobic statements,' after the former conservative prime minister said there were 'no French players' on the France's team.
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Drownings surge in Germany since start of stifling heat
12 July 2026
Since last month, 99 people have drowned, according to official figures.
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Police arrest 28-year-old suspect over killing of UK politician
12 July 2026
Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with 'serious injuries' on Thursday at her home in Devon, southwest England, according to police. The suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire on Saturday. Another man, aged 26, was detained on Friday but has since been released from custody and dismissed from the investigation.
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England defeats Norway 2-1 in extra time, sliding into World Cup semis
12 July 2026
England will face Argentina on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
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War in Ukraine: Kyiv spends sleepless nights underground as Russia intensifies attacks
11 July 2026
Since May 24, the Ukrainian capital has been in mourning, hit by Russian strikes involving ballistic missiles and new, ultra-fast jet-powered drones, while the city's air defense faces a severe shortage of anti-missile systems.
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Man nearly sucked out of 'detached' window on Ryanair flight
11 July 2026
Other passengers managed to pull the man, whose head and shoulders had been sucked outside the window, back in. Aircraft manufacturer Boeing said it was aware of the incident and was in contact with Ryanair.
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UK police investigate Reform donations, report says
11 July 2026
Reform, an anti-immigration group that has led the ruling Labour Party in opinion polls for well over a year, is facing intense scrutiny over several alleged undeclared donations. The Times reported that London's Metropolitan police is investigating some £500,000 ($670,000) in donations from Fiona Cottrell, a wealthy aristocrat.
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UK police release man arrested in murder investigation into ex-MP's death
10 July 2026
After ex-MP Ann Widdecombe, a far-right Reform party member who campaigned for Brexit, was found dead on Thursday, police announced a probe into the 'suspicious death.' A man arrested in connection with her death was released on Saturday.
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British EasyJet accepts takeover bid from US private equity firm
10 July 2026
Experts believe the new offer signals the start of a bidding war for the low-cost carrier.
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British Museum director on Bayeux Tapestry loan: 'A gesture of confidence, friendship and, above all, trust'
10 July 2026
France has just delivered the Bayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom, where it will remain on display until 2027. The unprecedented gesture crowns 1,000 years of shared history, writes Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum.
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