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A new poll on France's 2027 presidential election suggests no candidate currently manages to unite French voters ahead of a potential second round. The survey is drawing attention as political parties begin positioning themselves well ahead of the vote, with none of the likely contenders commanding broad national support.
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India and Afghanistan are set to meet in the Asian Games 2026 cricket quarterfinal, with the match scheduled in Nisshin, Japan. Attention is turning to the weather forecast, with reports covering the chances of rain and average temperatures for the fixture, as both teams look to advance in the tournament.
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The BDS movement is stepping up actions against companies it accuses of profiting from Israel's occupation of the Palestinian territories, including Judea and Samaria. L'Humanité reports on how activists argue firms 'cannot profit with impunity from oppression', detailing boycott and legal strategies aimed at businesses operating in settlements and those supplying the Israeli military.
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French transport is bracing for a major walkout on September 29, dubbed a 'journée noire' or black day. Unions are expected to mobilise workers, with rail and metro services likely to face severe disruption. Coverage is focused on what commuters should expect: reduced schedules, cancellations and crowded replacements across the country.
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French tennis player Arthur Fils is set to face American Martin Damm in the first round of qualifying at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo. The matchup is drawing attention among tennis fans in France and beyond as Fils continues his season on the Asian swing, with the draw now confirmed for the Japanese hard-court event.
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Columbus Crew beat Inter Miami 2-1, with Jamal Thiaré scoring in the ninth minute of stoppage time to sink Lionel Messi's side. The match was a key fixture for Columbus, who are chasing a late run to the MLS playoffs, and featured Latino Celebration Night at their stadium. Highlights and match previews drew wide attention across sports outlets.
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A serious road accident has left four people injured, two of them badly, in the Aude department in southern France. The crash happened on the road between Ferrals-les-Corbières and Fabrezan. Local outlet La Dépêche reported the incident, and residents in the region are following the news as emergency services responded to the scene.
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A young woman of 18 was critically wounded in a shooting in Vénissieux, near Lyon, according to French media reports. The gunman is being actively sought by police, who have opened an investigation into the attack. The incident has drawn attention to gun violence in the Lyon suburbs, where residents are awaiting details on the suspect and the circumstances of the shooting.