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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.
Capital
Paris
Head of State
President Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron
Head of Government
Prime Minister Michel Barnier
Hungary’s newly elected President Andras Baka delivers a speech after taking his oath of office at the parliament in Budapest, Hungary on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Hungary

Hungary parliament approves Orban-critic judge as president

Former supreme court chief Andras Baka had been fired during ex-leader Orban’s time in power.

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EDF

Jellyfish force shutdown of 3 reactors at French nuclear power plant

Alibaba

Alibaba says it can build AI data centres in 100 days with modular design

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Henry Jacques found a kindred spirit in Ousmane Dembélé

The new partnership connects haute parfumerie with a footballer’s disciplined path, highlighting precision, ritual and resilience.

Henry Jacques has named French footballer Ousmane Dembélé as its newest ambassador. Photo: Handout
Architecture and design

Can a Hong Kong flat blend modernity with vintage charm?

A chance encounter at a tailor’s shop set the tone for an apartment in Central district where European antiques and bespoke detailing combine in timeless harmony.

Travel news and advice

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

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Environment

Firefighters battle raging wildfires in parts of France and Spain

Both countries are enduring a tough summer for wildfires as Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and drought.

A wildfire near Saint-André-de-Roquelongue, south-western France on Thursday. On Sunday, a fast-moving fire in the Lozere region forced evacuations. Photo: AFP
Timepieces

Full-lume watches are the new flex, from heritage brands to indie upstarts

Luminescence was a stand-out trend at this year’s Watches and Wonders – here’s how makers are using innovative materials to light up horology.

Education in Hong Kong

‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social media

Educators, lawmakers say legislation is needed to signal government stance and protect next generation from being harmed by such platforms.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to support pro-Beijing positions over the maritime row.

A Chinese coastguard ship fires a water cannon at a Philippine vessel in South China Sea, as seen in this screengrab of a video released on July 23. Photo: Jay Tarriela/X/Handout/Reuters
Food and Drinks

Why are drinkers suddenly going crazy for a 300-year-old spirit in Paris?

Chartreuse, an ancient French herbal liqueur made by monks using 130 herbs and aromatics, has become one of Paris’ most fashionable spirits.

Cocktail with Green Chartreuse (herbal liqueur). (Photo by: Delmarty J/Alpaca/Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong’s dining battle; TV host’s insomnia struggle: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From Singapore’s dragon dance to French cultural influence in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Philippines

Can France help the Philippines overcome its nuclear power baggage?

Paris is ready to share its nuclear energy expertise with Manila as part of efforts to deepen defence cooperation, outgoing envoy says.

Britain

French, UK vessels save 157 migrants from burning boat in Channel

So far this year, 14 people have died trying to cross the Channel, based on a tally of official French and British sources.

Migrants disembark from a French rescue ship in Boulogne-sur-Mer on Tuesday following their rescue at sea after their boat caught fire during an attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Britain. Photo: AFP
Britain

France condemns Farage-led plan to deploy British navy against Channel migrants

Paris warns pushback operation would breach international law as hard-right party vows to return small boats.

Nigel Farage announcing Reform's tougher immigration policy. Photo: Reuters
Retailing

How global brands are winning in China’s sluggish retail market

The likes of Adidas and L’Oreal are thriving in the evolving market, showcasing strong growth driven by changing consumer demands.

Performing arts in Hong Kong

Art de vivre? Why the French are such a cultural force in Hong Kong

A potent mix of diplomacy, luxury commerce and cross-cultural collaborations explains France’s outsized presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene.

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Spain

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave of Ceuta reaches 72

More bodies recovered near shoreline following mass movement of 50,000 people across Moroccan border.

Belongings left behind by migrants float in the sea after they crossed from Morocco into Ceuta. Photo: AP
Climate change

2 crew members dead after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece

The crew members, from Greece, Denmark and the UK, had been battling a major wildfire west of Athens on Sunday when the crash happened.

China education

‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate

Fields Medal winner’s candid remarks resonate with young students in China who say they’ve had similar experiences.

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Indonesia

Indonesia has thousands of universities. Does it really need another?

Jakarta has a shortage of future leaders. It also lacks technical talent. President Prabowo’s solution? Build another university.

Kindergarteners wearing graduation gowns wait to have their photographs taken at a museum in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, in May. Photo: AFP
Spain

France, Italy tighten borders after 60,000 migrants enter Spain’s Ceuta

France is increasing its border police presence fivefold while Italy has suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain.

Migrants wade through the water near the border with Morocco as they attempt to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on Friday. Photo: AFP
Google

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool after backlash

Experts warn it could produce realistic geospatial fakes for misinformation, such as images of explosions, nuclear sites and militant bases.

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Italy

Italy halts EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis

Over 50,000 people had rushed into Spanish territory from Morocco, sparking concern over border security.

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European Union

Hungary braces for nuclear plant shutdown as Danube hits record lows

The power plant, producing nearly half of Hungary’s electricity, uses river water to cool reactors but heatwaves have affected water levels.

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Firefighters battle a wildfire threatening to engulf a house in the Peloponnese region of Greece on Friday. Photo: EPA
Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific tail strike in early July classified as ‘abnormal runway contact’

Hong Kong air safety watchdog releases preliminary report on July 3 incident involving flight CX509 from Tokyo.

The rear of the Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was damaged in the July 3 incident. Photo: Handout
Science

At what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label

Article dissecting China’s Yangtze River fishing ban, which saw water quality improvement and threatened species recovery, divides readers.

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US-China relations

Selection for next UN chief gets under way with Grynspan early front runner

United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres.

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