France – Page 40

A Continental Competition, All in One Neighborhood

Inspired by the Africa Cup of Nations, several small-scale soccer tournaments formed in the Paris region. In a working-class landing spot for immigrants, one event lets locals revel in being exceptional.

By Catherine Porter and James Hill

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Pacific Seabed Mining Delayed as International Agency Finalizes Rules

Efforts to extract the metals used in car batteries have been pushed off amid pressure from environmentalists and nations that oppose them.

By Eric Lipton

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Summer Fashion Inspired By Eric Rohmer’s Films

The outfits featured in the late French filmmaker’s work, celebrated by a new Instagram account, offer an antidote to all that is plastic and pink.

By Sarah Rosen

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With a Burst in a Time Trial, a Dane Nears Victory in the Tour

Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark held a narrow lead over Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar going into Tuesday’s hilly stage. When it was over, Vingegaard was the odds-on favorite to win.

By Victor Mather