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France's succession of scorching spells reignites the battle for window shutters in major cities

Le Monde

Le Monde

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June 23, 2026

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France's succession of scorching spells reignites the battle for window shutters in major cities

Nearly 40 of homes lack adequate sun protection. Increasingly, local officials and tenants are demanding that landlords install solutions to shield apartments from excessive heat.

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How other outlets are covering this story

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 21, 2026

French town hosts medieval combat cage fights

French town hosts medieval combat cage fights

Catholic World Report

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· Jul 10, 2026

How the design for the official logo for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France was created

Through vibrant, symbolic imagery, the logo captures the theme of the pope’s visit, evoking peace and new life as well as France’s spiritual heritage as expressed through its cathedrals’ rose windows. [...]

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Paris tightens security ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal

French authorities will tighten security across Paris on Thursday ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal between France and Morocco, temporarily closing several metro stations, deploying drones and increasing the police presence in areas expected to attract large crowds. Several metro stations near the Champs-Élysées and other popular gathering points will close beginning at [] The post Paris tightens security ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

BBC Sport

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· Jul 5, 2026

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

BBC

· Jul 5, 2026

France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts

After dismantling all before them at this World Cup, France had to find a new way to win against a Paraguay side whose use of the dark arts angered many of those watching.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 7, 2026

French prosecutors probe Paraguayan senator over Mbappe abuse

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into alleged aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence after a Paraguayan senator posted racist remarks targetin...

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Related coverage for "France's succession of scorching spells reignites the battle for window shutters in major cities": Borneo Bulletin — French town hosts medieval combat cage fights. Catholic World Report — How the design for the official logo for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France was created. HESPRESS English — Paris tightens security ahead of France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal. BBC Sport — France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts. BBC — France survive Paraguay's 'disgraceful' and 'embarrassing' dark arts. Daily Sabah — French prosecutors probe Paraguayan senator over Mbappe abuse