Ukraine’s wildcard Elina Svitolina reaches semi-finals in fairytale run at Wimbledon
12 July 2023 |
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The French papers focus on a high-stakes vote on the Nature Restoration Act at the European Parliament. It's a key component of the bloc's environmental strategy, but faces staunch opposition from the right. In the US, heatwaves are becoming a "silent killer" for communities. Also: unseeded Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina triumphs by reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals.
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