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• Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
  15 July 2026
  MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
• Iain Watson: Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues
  15 July 2026
  Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
• French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
  15 July 2026
  The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
• Man arrested over social media post threatening to shoot Farage
  15 July 2026
  Met Police says a man in his 20s was held in south London this week on suspicion of sending threatening communications to an MP.
• Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
  15 July 2026
  US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
• The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
  15 July 2026
  The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
• Dramatic video shows wildfire surround freight train in Canada
  15 July 2026
  CN Rail told the BBC that operations were temporarily suspended in the affected area in the province of Ontario.
• SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut
  15 July 2026
  Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
• Covid fraudsters spent thousands on cars and watches
  15 July 2026
  The NCA says the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves.
• UK's extreme weather is the new normal, Met Office says
  15 July 2026
  The latest report on the UK's climate warns cold mountainous areas are also being lost.

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• France's parliament adopts assisted dying law
  15 July 2026
  France on Wednesday moved closer to joining the ranks of countries that guarantee the right to assisted dying, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron. Macron had promised an assisted dying law when he was re-elected for a second term in 2022, in a change seen as one of the most important social reforms since France allowed same-sex marriage in 2012. If the country's highest constitutional authority approves the legislation, France will join the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Canada in legalising assisted dying.
• EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
  15 July 2026
  EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday announced a "drone deal" with Ukraine to boost joint production of the key battlefield technology. Ukraine has already signed similar deals with some individual EU countries and Gulf nations looking to tap into the expertise Kyiv has developed during more than four years of war with Russia. FRANCE 24's EU correspondent Dave Keating has more.
• Firefighters battle 'contained' Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris amid arson probe
  15 July 2026
  With the two wildfires burning southeast of Paris now contained, for investigators, the focus is on how they started. Five people have been arrested, suspected of setting the blazes intentionally, including a volunteer fire fighter. Prosecutors say that a second suspect admitted to accidentally starting a fire by throwing away his cigarette. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
• 'You cannot have a good assisted dying law without good palliative care'
  15 July 2026
  For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Reynaud, Board Member of the Association for the Right to Die with Dignity. France's long awaited assisted dying legislation marks a profound shift in the country's approach to end of life care, but as Reynaud makes clear, the parliamentary vote is less the end of a debate than the beginning of a new ethical and legal era. Speaking from both personal experience and her professional role, Reynaud argues that the law represents meaningful progress while remaining more restrictive than the recommendations of France's Citizens' Convention.
• US launches ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran, Tehran threatens to halt regional energy exports
  15 July 2026
  The US military on Wednesday launched rare daytime attacks on Iran, including a 90-minute wave of strikes, as it reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran responded with strikes on “US military targets” in Gulf states and threatened to halt energy exports in the region.
• Fast food nation? French chicken chain row gets political
  15 July 2026
  On this particular television channel we do love covering the French and their love affair with fine food. But truth be told, eating habits here vary wildly be it by necessity, choice or habit. Don't say it too loudly but France boasts Europe’s highest number of McDonalds per person. So here we go with the feud between neighboring Paris suburbs over chicken drumsticks.
• Following years of wildfires, Europe must 'diversify' landscapes and strengthen land management
  15 July 2026
  For Spotlight, François Picard is pleased to welcome Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. He argues that the devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a "new normal" for Europe. His focus moves beyond extreme weather to examine the interaction between climate, vegetation, land management and institutional preparedness.
• England-Argentina live: Three Lions and La Albiceleste trade blows in tense semi-final
  15 July 2026
  England and Argentina clash in an eagerly awaited World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, with both nations seeking the last stage. The Three Lions and the Albiceleste bring history, rivalry, and star quality to this decisive encounter, with Harry Kane's England facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a battle for the ages. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
• 🔴 France’s lower house adopts final text of landmark right-to-die law
  15 July 2026
• Count Binface: The joke candidate that could enter the British Parliament
  15 July 2026
  Could an intergalactic space warrior become the #UK's newest member of #parliament? Now that he is the only likely challenger to Nigel #Farage's seat in the #Clacton-on-Sea by-election, the chances of him entering the House of Commons have never been this high.

Observer

• Ron Arad’s Unconstrained Objects and the Mind Behind Them
  15 July 2026
  Bucking the stereotype that says modern design must prioritize form over function, his works achieve an incredible level of artistic innovation without compromising comfort.
• How A.I.’s Most Powerful Backers Are Preparing for Its Consequences
  15 July 2026
  The same billionaires accelerating A.I. are pouring money into safety research, public-interest tools, health care and economic resilience. Jensen Huang, Dustin Moskovitz, Eric Schmidt and others are spending billions to manage A.I.’s dangers and extend its benefits.
• The New A.I. Power Class Will Be Built on Context, Not Compute
  15 July 2026
  Marker Collective’s Andrew Wyatt examines why most enterprise A.I. initiatives still struggle to create measurable business value. Wyatt argues that as models become commoditized, competitive advantage will come from capturing, curating and operationalizing institutional context.
• Céline Shen and the Art of Living With A.I.
  15 July 2026
  Her practice imagines artificially intelligent machines and systems not as threats or antagonists but as humanity's companions in shared ecologies.
• The A.I. Founder Starter Pack: How to Make a Uniform Look Like a Strategy
  15 July 2026
  The men building the future have a uniform, and it costs a fortune to look like it costs nothing. Here is the 2026 kit.
• The Flood of A.I.-Generated Images Will Make Human-Made Art More Precious, Not Less
  15 July 2026
  "As A.I.-generated content becomes more common, there will come a moment when we see the opposite reaction: people moving back toward authentic handmade creation."
• Sean Green Built the Gallery World’s First CRM. Now He’s Building Its First A.I. Agents.
  14 July 2026
  He describes ARTERNAL's approach as "human in the loop," with people still responsible for oversight, final sign-off and all tasks requiring judgment.
• The Biggest Risk to A.I. in Space Is Sitting on the Ground
  14 July 2026
  Acre Security’s Kumar Sokka explores the next frontier of A.I. infrastructure as orbital data centers move from science fiction toward commercial reality. He contends that the resilience of orbital computing will depend on securing the ground systems that make it usable.
• Sébastien Borget Is Expanding Digital Art’s Reach Without Softening Its Ambition
  14 July 2026
  With a background in gaming, virtual worlds and Web3, he approaches art from the infrastructure side of digital culture.
• San Francisco’s Best New Hotels Prove the City Still Knows How to Host
  14 July 2026
  The City by the Bay took its hits during the pandemic, but its latest wave of glamorous boutiques, historic revivals and polished new stays makes a strong case for checking back in.

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15 July 2026

• Macron presents UK's Starmer with France's highest award
  15 July 2026
  The outgoing prime minister, 63, attended the annual July 14 military parade in central Paris as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside other Ukraine allies. Starmer is the first UK prime minister to receive the Legion d'honneur award.
• UK police reverse course, launch terror probe into killing of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe
  14 July 2026
  Days after saying there was no evidence of terrorism, British authorities say new information has led counter-terrorism officers to take over the investigation into the killing of the former Conservative minister, which is now being described as a targeted attack.
• UK announces £250 million in funding to protect Jewish community after spate of anti-semitic attacks
  13 July 2026
  The package includes additional police officers, anti-terrorism units and educational programs aimed at fighting anti-semitism.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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15 July 2026

• EU extends right to stay for Ukrainians, except for men of military age
  15 July 2026
  The European Union announced Wednesday it would maintain emergency protection to shelter Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of 2022, but, at Kyiv's request, it said men of military draft age would no longer be covered.
• EU speeds up accession talks with four candidate countries
  15 July 2026
  After several years of deadlock, negotiations with Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova are moving forward. On Tuesday, the EU approved several milestones that could allow these countries to join the bloc.
• Spanish ex-PM Rajoy refuses to back down from racist remark on French football team
  15 July 2026
  Spain's former prime minister Mariano Rajoy has responded to the outcry over his comment that France's national football team had 'no French players' with a sarcastic attack against his country's current government.
• Ukraine expands attacks in Sea of Azov, a crucial maritime corridor for Russia
  15 July 2026
  After choking off Crimea, which Moscow has occupied since 2014, Ukrainian drones are waging a relentless naval campaign against Russia's so-called 'shadow fleet,' which has been accused of evading sanctions. This has brought the traffic of these vessels on the Sea of Azov to a near halt.
• Macron presents UK's Starmer with France's highest award
  15 July 2026
  The outgoing prime minister, 63, attended the annual July 14 military parade in central Paris as a guest of French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside other Ukraine allies. Starmer is the first UK prime minister to receive the Legion d'honneur award.
• Spain stun France to reach World Cup 2026 final
  15 July 2026
  France had entered the showdown as the overwhelming favorites for the tournament, but failed to score in the 2-0 match on Tuesday. Spain will now face either Argentina or England in Sunday's final in New Jersey.
• Hungarian parliament votes to remove president in controversial constitutional reform
  14 July 2026
  Initiated by the party of Prime Minister Péter Magyar, the reform, which includes the immediate termination of President Tamas Sulyok's term, also bars two-thirds of Fidesz MPs from running for Parliament in the next elections, set for 2030.
• France's Bastille Day parade: 'Coalition of the Willing' demonstrates unity and solidarity with Ukraine
  14 July 2026
  Five hundred soldiers from Germany, Australia, Canada, Romania, the United Kingdom, Poland and Ukraine are set to join French troops in a parade designed as a 'strategic signal' to Moscow.
• Macron and Zelensky, a special relationship marked by misunderstandings
  14 July 2026
  Ukrainian soldiers will join France's annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris on Tuesday, July 14. French President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will stand together in a sign of Paris's support for Kyiv, but their relationship has not always been so straightforward.
• UK police reverse course, launch terror probe into killing of ex-MP Ann Widdecombe
  14 July 2026
  Days after saying there was no evidence of terrorism, British authorities say new information has led counter-terrorism officers to take over the investigation into the killing of the former Conservative minister, which is now being described as a targeted attack.