French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s
Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislationFrance’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling th
World
theguardian.com
14.08.2026
France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.
World
bbc.co.uk
14.08.2026
French teen social media ban struck down by top constitutional authority
France's social media ban, which was due to take effect on Sept. 1, would have barred younger users from networks such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram.
World
cbsnews.com
14.08.2026
Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
World
aljazeera.com
14.08.2026
Top French court blocks social media ban for children
Constitutional Council says law is a ‘disproportionate infringement on freedom of expression’
Finance
ft.com
14.08.2026
PSG has agreed with "Ajax" for the transfer of Mika Godts
The French club PSG has agreed with the representative of the Netherlands "Ajax" for the transfer of the Belgian footballer Mika Godz.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summer
More than 180 minors among those detained, as firefighters tackle blazes across Europe amid record-breaking heatwaveEurope heatwave – latest updatesAlmost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
At least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this
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npr.org
14.08.2026
France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europe
Firefighters in France and central England are battling multiple fires amid record-breaking heat
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abcnews.com
14.08.2026
"Roma" is ready to pay 40 million euros for Malik Fofana
The Italian club "Roma" wants to add Malik Fofana, the player of the French representative "Lion" to its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
14.08.2026
Three firefighters and a child hospitalised in England as fires blaze in UK, Greece, France and Croatia – Europe live
Four people taken to hospital in Stourbridge, West Midlands with 500 people evacuated in southwest FranceFour taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands firesUK prime minister Andy Burnham a
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theguardian.com
14.08.2026
There's nothing 'wild' about most wildfires. Humans start them and have made them more dangerous
A wildfire needs a name long before anyone knows what caused it. When the pines of the Gironde in southwestern France caught fire in July, the fire was reported within hours under the name of the grou
Science
phys.org
13.08.2026
Nearly 100 children detained as adults under UK-France migration deal
Figures emerge in critical letter to Home Office from organisation appointed to scrutinise detention facilitiesNearly 100 children have been wrongly identified and detained as adults under Shabana Mah
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".
World
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
Ski Sunday host Chemmy Alcott suffers collapsed lung after jumping into lake
The former GB Olympian posted images of her in hospital while on holiday in France.
Culture
bbc.co.uk
13.08.2026
French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republi
World
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
France accues Iran of 'bloodshed' over use of death penalty
After a statement condemning Iran's use of the death penalty, tensions rose between senior diplomats. Paris accused Tehran of 'bloodshed' and Iran called France's stance 'blatant hypocrisy.'
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
13.08.2026
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".
Finance
bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines
Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.
World
bbc.co.uk
09.08.2026
Employees of the French airline "EasyJet" announced a strike
Trade unions representing the interests of employees of the "EasyJet France" airline have announced a strike from August 7 to September 2 due to worsening working conditions.
Azerbaijan
report.az
04.08.2026