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The latest breaking news and stories on France, a country in western Europe known as a semi-presidential republic, and the world’s seventh largest economy. Also covering France’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on France’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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Didier Maximilien arrives at the State Courts building in Singapore on Thursday, Photo: AP
Singapore

Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank

The vendor has to replace all 500 straws after the 19-year-old takes one from a machine, licks it, then places it back into the dispenser.

European Union

Europe’s ‘explosive demand’ for AC units continues: China’s Midea

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Science

Scalpers snap up local paper after profile on Fields winner Wang Hong goes viral

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Music

Famed French DJ Kavinsky found dead in Paris

It was not immediately clear how he died, but emergency crews on Tuesday noted nothing suspicious.

Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, performs in the courtyard of the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. PhotoL via AP
Extreme weather

France battles wildfire 4 times the size of Paris

Wednesday would be the hottest and driest day of the week, with elevated wildfire danger across every region of France.

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Indonesia

Limited dual citizenship gives Indonesian diaspora hope of return, better future

The plan targeting the diaspora holding important skills comes as thousands of Indonesians have renounced their citizenship in recent years.

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Russia

Russia charges Telegram founder with aiding terror, issues wanted alert

FSB accuses app administration of enabling acts of sabotage and cyberfraud by Ukrainian forces.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov. Photo: AFP
European Union

France, Spain make headway against wildfires but new heatwave looms

The risk of fire is expected to reach extreme levels due to heat, southerly winds and ‌low humidity.

Extreme weather

France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes

The inferno ravaging southwest France creates rare fire clouds, never before recorded in the country.

China consumption

LVMH’s fashion and leather division reports 1% organic growth in second quarter

The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year.

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Luxury brand LVMH has reported a 1 per cent organic increase in the second quarter of 2026 in its fashion and leather division. Photo: Reuters
United Nations

US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticism

Rift deepens after sharp clash over UN rights chief’s second term and a scathing social media post.

The UN Security Council chamber in New York, pictured during a meeting on June 10. US diplomats staged a brief walkout on Monday following a dispute with France. Photo: AFP
Extreme weather

France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including tourists, in France, while in Spain around 100,000 have been told to seek shelter.

Crime

French police arrest man who wounded 3 with knives in Paris

The man was detained ⁠by an off-duty police officer, and the motive of the attack remains unknown.

Fame and celebrity

Meet French football icon Zinedine Zidane’s son Luca, who played for Algeria at the World Cup

The 28-year-old goalkeeper made his debut for Real Madrid when Zizou was the manager; he now plays for Granada CF in La Liga 2.

French football icon Zinedine Zidane and his son Luca Zidane in 2024. Photo: @luca/Instagram
China-EU relations

Why did China put a Polish university on its European dual-use export blacklist?

Wroclaw University of Science and Technology placed on export control list alongside defence firms as China hits back at latest EU sanctions.

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Wroclaw University of Science and Technology says it has not received any official notification from Beijing. Photo: Shutterstock
India

India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan

Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.

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Nordic nations

European heatwaves drive summer tourists to cooler north

The concept of ‘coolcations’ – holidays in a cooler clime – has been gathering pace in recent years and appears to have exploded in 2026.

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Japan

Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopoly

Fears over foreign software curbs have pushed Tokyo to pitch its own tech to Asian partners and others.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an economic forum in New Delhi on July 2. Photo: Kyodo
Science

Editorial | Fields Medal duo a triumph for Chinese education, global collaboration

Wang Hong and Deng Yu are a tribute to the multiplying benefits of education at home, learning abroad and cooperation across borders.

Climate change

Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee

Spain has declared its first national emergency for wildfires, while France is mobilising its armed forces to help with the response.

China-EU relations

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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The flags of the European Union and China in Berlin. Photo: Photothek via Getty Images
Greece

Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms

The move is part of a US$4.8 billion spending spree that includes the purchase of Heron drones, Apache missiles and Victa stealth watercraft.

Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip in October 2023. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

EU push to remove Huawei, ZTE gear will cost 3 times official estimate: report

GSMA Intelligence says move will cost up to US$46 billion, roughly three times more than European Commission has suggested.

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Extreme weather

Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain

Thousands flee homes and campsites as firefighters battle dozens of active blazes.

Jeffrey Epstein

Modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead in France

Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several men accused of helping the US financier traffic and abuse women.

Daniel Siad had ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: US Department of Justice
China-EU relations

Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms after EU hits Alibaba unit with fine

Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits.

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An AliExpress shop is seen in Madrid, Spain, on Monday. Photo: Europa Press via Getty Images
Defence

Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter project

Ottawa gains front-row insight into the next-gen combat jet as it seeks to diversify ties amid Washington tensions.

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Indonesia

Indonesia steps up market reforms to avert MSCI downgrade

Investment chief Rosan Roeslani says the overhaul is about building trust, not just pleasing index providers.

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