Inflation falls more than expected in France and Italy in June
Inflation fell unexpectedly sharply in Italy and France in June, according to preliminary EU-harmonized figures.
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French morgues overwhelmed after deadly heat wave as deaths rise
The worst of the heat has passed. But its consequences in hard-hit France remain, as the heatwave continues to claim lives and there is no longer room to store the bodies. We are facing a huge increase in deaths due to the heatwave, and we really have no room left, says Zouhaeir Hertelli, who runs a morgue and funeral home.
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Maja Chwalinska knocked out in Wimbledon after French Open final run
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska reached the final of the French Championships.
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Leon Marchand suffers injury setback ahead of home European Championships
French Olympic champion Leon Marchand has suffered an injury setback - in the middle of the selections for the home European Championships in August. The swimming star is now forced to withdraw from the final of the Olympic gold medal event, the 200-meter breaststroke.
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Trump plans record fireworks and nationwide spectacle for America’s 250th anniversary
Patriotism, gold glitter and giant monuments. America's 250th birthday on July 4 is approaching and with it a celebration like no other, Donald Trump claims. “I have promised America the most spectacular birthday party,” says the president.
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Duplantis falls short of world record in Paris after wedding break
Armand Duplantis tried three times at 6.32 metres but failed to break his own world record at the Paris Diamond League gala. "Mondo" still won the competition with a new meet record, 6.13, two weeks after his three-day wedding celebration on the French Riviera and his loss at home at Stockholm Stadium. "I wanted to make a little 'statement'," he tells SVT.
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Gretchen Walsh beats Sarah Sjöström and sets 50m freestyle world record
Gretchen Walsh, 23, defeated Sarah Sjöström to win the 50-meter freestyle in Rome. The American also set a world record in the event, 23.55.
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France heatwave leaves around 1,000 more dead than normal, health authority says
During the extreme heat wave in France, there has been significant excess mortality in the population.
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