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France expels Russian journalist, debates remote media roles

9 clusters · 108 sources · last updated

Latest: French Interior Minister warns CNews over Xenia Fedorova broadcast

Following the expulsion of Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova on 29 July 2026, the Paris Administrative Tribunal rejected an emergency appeal to suspend the order on 14 August. While the court did not rule on the underlyi

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Apollo Has Fallen series release

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Latest: Apollo Has Fallen series to premiere on CANAL+ in 2026

Canal+ has released the official poster and trailer for ‘Apollo Has Fallen’, a new eight-episode thriller series within the ‘Has Fallen’ franchise. The series serves as a sequel to ‘Paris Has Fallen’. The plot centers

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African pay-TV and streaming market restructuring

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: South African streaming market sees major pricing and package shifts

DStv and the broader South African streaming market are undergoing significant structural changes to subscription models and pricing. Following the acquisition of MultiChoice by the French media group Canal+, DStv has in

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Streaming service pricing and advertising trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Streaming service prices rising faster than cable television

The streaming media industry is experiencing significant shifts in pricing, content access, and advertising density. In France, Canal+ has adjusted its subscription tiers by removing Apple TV from certain lower-cost opti

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Mehdi Benatia appointment at Canal+

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Latest: Mehdi Benatia joins Canal+ as consultant amid criticism

Mehdi Benatia, the former sporting director of Olympique de Marseille, has joined Canal+ as a consultant for the Champions League during the 2026-2027 season. He is expected to participate in the ‘Canal Champions Clubs’

[ACTIVE] [SPORTS] [AT] [AU] [ES]

UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 broadcasting and format

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Latest: UEFA Champions League 2026-2027 broadcasting and schedule details

The 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League season introduces a new 36-team league phase under the Swiss model, culminating in a final at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid on June 5, 2027. Broadcasting arrangements for the se

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Marie Portolano defamation trial

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Latest: Marie Portolano testifies in defamation trial involving Pierre Ménès

Journalist Marie Portolano is facing a defamation trial in Paris following a lawsuit filed by former Canal+ commentator Pierre Ménès. The legal dispute centers on Portolano’s March 2024 book, ‘Je suis la femme du plateau

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Walid Regragui media career transition

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Latest: Walid Regragui debuts as consultant and discusses coaching future

Walid Regragui, the former coach of the Moroccan national football team, has transitioned into a media role with the French television network Canal Plus. Initially announced as a technical analyst for major competitions

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Vincent Bolloré legal and political scrutiny

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Latest: Vincent Bolloré responds to reports on 2027 election preferences

Billionaire Vincent Bolloré is facing legal and investigative scrutiny regarding his business practices and political influence in France. In a legal development, Bolloré filed a criminal complaint against several Paris

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French professional sports season updates

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Latest: French sports: PAUC wins in handball and rugby

The start of the 2026-2027 French sports season has seen various developments across football, rugby, and handball. In football, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches are underway, including fixtures such as Le Havre vs. Brest an

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French Top 14 player workload and season start debates

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Latest: Top 14 rugby season begins with Montpellier vs Pau

The French Top 14 rugby season is facing challenges regarding player welfare and scheduling. New workload regulations for the 2026–27 season, established through a convention between the Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) an

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LFP broadcasting and social initiatives

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Latest: LFP advances Ligue 1+ broadcasting and social inclusion initiatives

The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) is managing several strategic developments regarding broadcasting and social initiatives. To address financial volatility and declining revenues, the LFP is preparing to launch a

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RGB MiniLED TV market expands, Dolby Vision 2 rollout

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Latest: Hisense leads global 100-inch plus TV shipments in H1 2026

The RGB-Mini-LED and True-RGB TV market continued to broaden through mid-2026. New consumer models appeared in Europe, with Radio Popular in Portugal offering MiniLED-RGB and MicroLED-RGB sets and LG unveiling its Micro-

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Revival of Polish TV show Europa da się lubić

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Latest: Canal+ faces customer backlash over LaLiga broadcasting fees

Telewizja Polska (TVP) announced the revival of its cultural talk-show ‘Europa da się lubić’ on TVP2, rebranded as ‘Europa da się lubić – nowe pokolenie’. The new format, hosted by actress Katarzyna Zielińska, features p

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Grzegorz Zengota departure from Unia Leszno

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Latest: Grzegorz Zengota to leave Unia Leszno speedway club

In Polish speedway, contract negotiations between rider Grzegorz Zengota and Unia Leszno have failed. Following unsuccessful attempts to leverage a shortage of Polish riders for a pay increase, club official Józef Dworak

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French football broadcasting developments

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Latest: Ligue 1+ expands French football broadcasting coverage

The landscape of football broadcasting in France has seen shifts in subscription models and platform offerings. Initial reports highlighted various ways for fans to access matches, including DAZN’s coverage of LaLiga and

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DAZN expands and shifts UEFA football streaming rights

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Latest: DAZN broadcasting rights to shift for Champions League

In July 2026, DAZN announced a multi‑year deal to stream every match of the UEFA Nations League final phase and all qualifiers for Euro 2028, including a selection of international friendlies. The agreement grants live e

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2026 Women's AFCON: Algeria Wins Bronze; Final Set

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Latest: Morocco women's team exits 2026 Africa Cup of Nations in fourth place

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Morocco, concluded with Algeria securing a historic bronze medal. Following a 1-3 semi-final loss to Malawi, Algeria defeated hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties in the third-

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Polish sports league updates

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Latest: Polish football betting analysis for Górnik Zabrze and Legia Warszawa

Polish sports leagues, including football and speedway, continue to report various match results and upcoming fixtures. In the Betclic II liga, Górnik Łęczna secured a 5:2 victory against Podhale Nowy Targ, with goals fr

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Canal+ service and subscription updates

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Latest: CANAL+ launches new €19.99 monthly subscription offer

Canal+ has implemented technical and commercial updates to its service offerings. In July 2026, the company rolled out an automated 4K HDR service plan designed to provide a ‘simplified experience’ by automatically selec

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La Liga broadcasting rights in Southeast Europe

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Football broadcasting rights extended for Liga Portugal and LaLiga

La Liga has secured extended broadcasting rights in Southeast Europe through a four-year partnership extension with Sport Klub. The agreement, covering the 2026/27 through 2029/30 seasons, ensures exclusive coverage of a

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