Norway trounced France 32-24 to win the women’s world championships in handball on Sunday, adding one more trophy to their collection, which includes an Olympic gold medal and the title of defending European champions.
We take a look at the latest developments in one of France's most complex cases, the so-called Karachi affair. We find out why some politicians are seeking to overturn a law allowing mothers to give birth anonymously. And finally, erotic comics make a come-back across France.
In today’s press review, we focus on the crisis in Egypt. A week after the start of the protests, the army has taken over Cairo with military tanks, jets and helicopters. All eyes are on the army’s next move. Is it going to support the crowd or the regime?
Also in the papers, France’s victory in the world handball championship.
France made handball history at the World Championship in Sweden on Sunday triumphing over Denmark 37-35. France is the first country to hold this title four times in a row.
France’s national handball team has won the European Championship in Austria with papers all over the country leading with the story… a positive ‘handball’ headline for a change!
French handball team "Les Experts" have beaten Croatia 25-21 in the European championship final to become the first ever nation to hold the Olympic, World and European titles simultaneously.
INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: France’s football captain Thierry Henry and the EU’s new Internal Market Commissioner, Michel Barnier are both under fire in this morning’s British papers.