le figaro looking at how paris will be hosting one of the upcoming games. paris and los angeles are set to stage the 2024 and 2028 events, provided they can agree which should go first. both want to host the earlier option. the guardian has an investigation alleging that big tobacco companies are threatening governments in some african countries in a bid to drive up their sales. the article claims some firms are demanding that health campaigns are watered down. a minijapan has sprung up in desert—like land in india, complete with karaoke lounges, and sushi and ramen restaurants. the japan times looks at how some of the countries big corporations are opening up operations in india, suggesting a win—win for both countries. and you can blame evolution for your lack of sleep, according to research in the daily telegraph. a study of modern hunter—gathers in africa has found that what appears to be insomnia later in life, could actually be a survival trait passed down from our ancestors. and we will see if we will buy that. with us is david buik, market strategis

what do we have from le figaro? it's more the focus on emmanuel macron.emony to mark the 75th anniversary of vel d'hiv and there has been a warning about the rise of anti—semitism currently that was made by emmanuel macron. yes, i mean, it's the anniversary of the horror that took place there and, you know, it's good that everyone remembers it, of course these things become politicised, one way or the other, macron this weekend or these past few days has had a big opportunity to be on the world stage. i think there has also been some criticism of him taking advantage of this. there has been rises of anti—semitism in france and there has been movements, many french have moved to israel but then again they have come back so it is unclear. there certainly has been a rise of it but whether this, what macron is saying is going to do anything about it i don't know but at least he is acknowledging it. it'll be interesting to see how he is at knowledge in it because his style is rising and it is such an issue, a huge sensitive situation. and now wimbledon, the me

france's le figaro covers the first real test to the presidency of emmanuel macron after the resignation of the country's armed forces in protest at cuts to the defence budget. the independent claims intelligence reports it has viewed reveal more than 40,000 civilians were killed in the battle to retake the iraqi city of mosul from the so—called islamic state, a death toll far higher than previous estimates. and could google glasses be making a comeback? shelved for the last two years, the internet—linked eyewear is being tested by companies including volkswagen and boeing, according to the gulf news. with us is andrew tuck, editor of global news and business magazine, monocle. thank you forjoining us. we will get to the google classes in due course. “— get to the google classes in due course. —— glasses. donald trump having to face the music next week? the washington post has been great at covering the story. bringing of news that jarrod kushner will testify on monday. he will be in the close session, there will be an open session later in the week we donald trump junior will be testify

nicolas hulot — french environmental activist and now ecology minister — pictured on the front page of le figarotry has announced plans to ban the sale of cars that use petrol or diesel by 2040. constantly frustrated when your cellphone battery runs out? well the gulf news has researchers claiming they've developed a mobile that works without batteries. they say it harnesses power from radio signals or light. this is what's being called the cutest ever solar farm, located this is what's being called the cutest ever solarfarm, located in china, it is set to get a buddy, one more and powell is in the works. it isa more and powell is in the works. it is a bit of an eyesore! —— one more panda pal. we will talk about the panda pal. we will talk about the panda ina panda pal. we will talk about the panda in a moment. that's why i got | panda in a moment. that's why i got e panda in a moment. that's why i got up! we love pandas on the bbc but let's talk about 620. up! we love pandas on the bbc but let's talk about g20. there's so much in the world for them to fix, one wonders if the g20 is enough or re

le figaro has the speech given by french president emmanuel macron where he proposed a major overhaulid the eu has lost its way, and could do with a new generation of leaders. (pres i + ani) german financial hub frankfurt is looking to make —— german financial hub frankfurt is looking to make post—brexit deals to attract international banks. it's offering exemptions from aspects of its labour laws, which currently make it difficult to fire people. that's also in the ft. in the daily telegraph, uk charities may face hefty fines if they continue to pester member of the public by phone, text or email. the new rules are being introduced this week. a shattered—looking stan wawrinka has been knocked out of wimbledon. seen here on the independent, the fifth seed lost to 2! year old daniil medvedev on the first day of play. would you forget your head if it wasn't screwed on? well, researchers in the times claim memory lapses are actually good for your brain. they say our brains actively promote forgetting, to help with overall efficiency. thank goodness —— thank goodness that, i am so relieve

they're shown here on le figaro.tions, donald trump has hinted that the united states' position on climate change could be reviewed. show me the money — but no notes and coins! the daily telegraph reports that visa wants to put cash out of business by paying shops to not accept tangible money.

they're shown here on le figaro. in france for bastille day celebrations, donald trump has hinted that the united states‘ position on climate change could be reviewed. show me the money — but no notes and coins! the daily telegraph reports that visa wants to put cash out of business by paying shops to not accept tangible money. one consumer group says it amounts to bribery. and ‘sorry‘ seems to be the hardest word, but itjust got easier to say — or sing — without accepting liability. the south china morning post reports on a law passed in hong kong to help people settle disputes with an apology without facing legal consequences. so let's begin. with is us richard griffiths, communications advisor —— with us is richard griffiths, communications advisor at pr consultancy rgc. good morning. let's start with liu xiaobo. obviously not much coverage in some of the chinese state papers but in the south china morning post, hong kong post— paper, they take this up and the criticism that has been from other countries and china

le figaro looking at how paris will be hosting one of the upcoming games.e the 2024 and 2028 events, provided they can agree which should go first. both want to host the earlier option. the guardian has an investigation alleging that big tobacco companies are threatening governments in some african countries in a bid to drive up their sales. the article claims some firms are demanding that health campaigns are watered down. a minijapan has sprung up in desert—like land in india, complete with karaoke lounges, and sushi and ramen restaurants.

we start with le figaro, which leads on the crackdown in turkey. president erdogan has dismissed thousands more police officers, officials and academics one year after the failed coup. the paper also shows some of the bastille day celebrations in paris. president trump was at those events and he appears on the front cover of gulf news. the paper leads on the tensions between qatar and some of its middle eastern neighbours. the paper quotes a minister from the uae — who says the diplomatic fallout is likely to last a long time. the financial times shows presidents macron and trump in paris. the ft reports on concerns coming from wall street. two of america's biggest banks — jp morgan and citigroup — have reported a drop in revenues from their trading business, amidst signs of a possible downturn. here in the uk — the guardian leads on a report by a thinktank which shows a huge financial divide between the top one —— 1% and those under the age of 35. the paper also shows a photo of beyonce with her new twin babies sircarterand rumi. the picture first

we start with le figaro which leads on the crackdown in turkey.resident erdogan has dismissed thousands more police officers, officials and academics one year after the failed coup. the paper also shows some of the bastille day celebrations in paris. president trump was at those events and he appears on the front cover of gulf news. the paper leads on the tensions between qatar and some of its middle eastern neighbours. the paper quotes a minister from the uae — who says the diplomatic fallout is likely to last a long time. the financial times shows presidents macron and trump in paris. the ft reports on concerns coming from wall street. two of america's biggest banks, jp morgan and citigroup, have reported a drop in revenues from their trading business amidst signs of a possible downturn. here in the uk, the guardian leads on a report by a thinktank which shows a huge financial divide between the top 1% and those under the age of 35. the paper also shows a photo of beyonce with her new twin babies sircarterand rumi. the picture first appeared on

and finally, french le figaro devotes some space on its front page to the tour de france. total of four fingers, two on each hand, to signal his fourth win of the cycling competition. now, what are people talking about online? let's looks at what has been trending on bbc.com. more than 10,000 people have marched in the taiwanese capital, taipei, against government attempts to limit the burning of incense and paper money during religious ceremonies. the government has been pushing to end the practices, apparently to fight pollution. the protesters are followers of the taoist religion, and say the practices are a crucial element of their rituals. the world's first floating wind farm will soon be in place off the coast of scotland. one of its five huge turbines arrives tonight, with the revolutionary technology allowing the generation of power from strong sea winds, all as it floats. it will provide energy to supply 20,000 homes. 0ur environment analyst roger harrabin has been following the vast turbine's journey from norway to scotland. in the half—light of a summer night in

we start with le figaro — which leads on the crackdown in turkey.nd academics — one year after the failed coup. the paper also shows some of the bastille day celebrations in paris. president trump was at those events — and he appears on the front cover of gulf news. the paper leads on the tensions between qatar and some of its middle eastern neighbours. the paper quotes a minister from the uae — who says the diplomatic fallout is likely to last a long time. the financial times shows presidents macron and trump in paris. the ft reports on concerns coming from wall street. two of america's biggest banks — jp morgan and citigroup — have reported a drop in revenues from their trading business — amidst signs of a possible downturn. here in the uk — the guardian leads on a report by a think tank which shows a huge financial divide between the top one per—cent and those under the age of thirty—five. the paper also shows a photo of beyonce with her new twin babies, sircarterand rumi. the picture first appeared on social media and has had more than eight mil