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The people of 14 August
4 people in 4 stories, 29 deaths recorded, 2026
Emmanuel Macron
President of France since 2017
The Constitutional Council of France blocks a bill proposing a ban on social media access for minors under the age of 15. President Emmanuel Macron orders prime minister Sebastien Lecornu to re-work the draft legislation and resubmit it to the Council.
Crime & Justice · 14 Aug · with Sebastien Lecornu
Finlay Tarling
Welsh cyclist (2006–2026)
In road bicycle racing, the eighth stage at the Volta a Portugal race is neutralised after British cyclist Finlay Tarling is killed in an accident during the race.
Sport · 14 Aug
James Pearce Jr.
American football player (born 2003)
In American football, the National Football League suspends Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. for eight games for violating the league's personal conduct policy after his arrest in February on domestic violence charges.
Sport · 14 Aug
Nicolás Maduro
President of Venezuela from 2013 to 2026
Venezuela releases 131 detainees under alternative custody measures as part of a national reconciliation program following former president Nicolás Maduro's removal. Human rights group Foro Penal confirms that at least 45 of those freed are political prisoners.
Politics · 14 Aug
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