Press Review

PRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 25: Controversial French TV channel C8, known for a show accused of espousing racism and sexism, has lost its free-to-air licence in a shock decision by French regulators. Also in the news: Olympic events kick off amid some controversy, with Canada's women's football team accused of spying and a British dressage rider sent home over a video of animal cruelty. Finally, a Japanese competitive eater prepares his comeback. 

PRESS REVIEW - Friday, July 12: We look at reactions to President Joe Biden NATO press conference after embarrassing new slip ups that will do little quell the doubts around his capacity to be re-elected. Also: Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay wins a third stage at the Tour de France amid scenes of jubilation back home. And: Tennis player Jasmine Paolini becomes the first Italian woman to make it to a Wimbledon final. 

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 11: Calls for Joe Biden to stand aside are mounting as questions about his performance overshadow his presidential campaign, including for the first time, from a Democratic Senator. Also: Saudi Arabia sentences a TV producer from a hit Netflix series to 13 years in prison for terrorism and reactions from the sports pages after England's thrilling semi-final win in the Euros. Finally, Angela Merkel is reimagined as a crime solving detective in a German TV show!

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 9: The political deadlock in France in the wake of the legislative elections continues to dominate the French papers. The international press is also focusing heavily on the political future of the country and that of President Emmanuel Macron. Also: a once-picturesque lake in Sicily, crucial for migrating birds, has all but dried up. Plus, a gentle war of words begins in the sports papers ahead of this Tuesday's France-Spain semi-final in the Euros. Finally, the British royal family's master baker is laid to rest.

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 8: The surprise defeat of the far right in the second round of French legislative elections is all over the front pages, with analysis of just how the leftist and centrist blocs managed to hold up. But there are also divisions, as far-right voters feel cheated by the result. We bring you all the reaction in this special edition of the press review.

PRESS REVIEW - Friday 5 July: The press reacts to the end of 14 years of conservative rule as new UK PM Keir Starmer heads to Downing Street. The left-wing national press is jubilant while right-wing papers report on a likely Conservative leadership race after the Tories suffered a historic defeat in Thursday’s general elections. Meanwhile the foreign press picks up on the far right’s progress in parliament.  

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday 4 July: Overtly racist comments dug up from the social media history of a far-right National Rally candidate for MP shock France. Also, the first African-born German MP announces a plan to step back from politics, just weeks after sharing screenshots of a graphically violent and racist email he received. In other news, scientists seek to make corals climate resistant. Plus, baguette shortages join the list of sources of pre-Olympic panic here in Paris.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday July 3: The UK press anticipates a landslide win for Labour in Thursday's general election. Also, more than 200 candidates stand down in French constituencies in a bid to hold back the tide of the far right. In other news, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni has responded to an investigation that exposed Nazi salutes and racist slogans in the youth wing of her party. Plus, US President Joe Biden tries to contain the fallout from last week's presidential debate. Finally, we look at the top picks for astronomy photographer of the year.

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, July 2: The French and international papers make their plea for candidates to block the far right from winning seats in parliament ahead of Sunday's second round of French legislative elections, evoking a "political responsibility". Also: Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay becomes the first Black African rider to win a Tour de France stage. A new article shows that women over 50, 60 and beyond are eschewing gentle sports for strength training, powerlifting and boxing. Finally, the Rubik's Cube turns 50!

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, July 1: In this special edition, we bring you front pages, opinion pieces and cartoons from the French press and around the world after the far-right National Rally's victory in the first round of snap French legislative elections. Papers are expressing concern at the results, amid a consensus that Macron's gamble in calling the snap vote has completely backfired.