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Tour de France: Jonathan Milan wins stage eight; Australian Kaden Groves misses out

Australian sprinter Kaden Groves has come his closest yet to winning a Tour de France stage, but had to settle for finishing third on stage eight.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

No changes atop Tour de France as peloton, defending champion Tadej Pogačar take it easy in Stage 8

Italian rider Jonathan Milan timed his attack perfectly, adding a stage victory to the Olympic gold he won in the team pursuit at the 2021 Tokyo Games.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 hour ago

Cycling -- Eddie Dunbar ruled out of the Tour de France with a wrist injury after nasty crash

Cork’s Eddie Dunbar is out of the Tour de France following a crash in the final 6km of yesterday’s stage seven that also claimed compatriot and stage six w...

Independent.ie - Sports - 5 hours ago

Milan wins Stage 8 of Tour de France in wild sprint finish

Milan overtook Australian Kaden Groves on his left and held off Belgian rider Wout van Aert to beat him by about half a bike length.

NBC News - Sports - 6 hours ago

Eddie Dunbar forced to withdraw from debut Tour de France with wrist injury

Jonathan Milan wins stage eight while defending champion Tadej Pogacar retains yellow jersey

Irish Times - Sports - 8 hours ago

In a historic first, US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese

Marco Rubio denounces the Italian human rights scholar for urging ICC action against Israel and the US

Middle East Eye - US News - 13 hours ago

Join Guillaume Brahimi for classic French cuisine alongside the Tour de France

Guillaume Brahimi explores and celebrates French culture through classic French cuisine in conjunction with the Tour de France.

SBS - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

For France's far right, US ties demand careful balancing act

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is eyeing the 2027 elections. But the party is wary of the fallout for France from the Trump administration's policies.

Deutsche Welle - World - 15 hours ago

Africa's cycling star Biniam Girmay on success at the Tour de France and the historic first Worlds in Rwanda.

Africa's cycling star Biniam Girmay has a tough task to repeat his successes from the 2024 Tour de France, but remains optimistic. He is unsure whether he will even compete the upcoming World Championships in Rwanda.

Deutsche Welle - World - 22 hours ago

Pogacar regains yellow jersey after Stage 7 win at Tour de France -- Yesterday

Belgian Remco Evenepoel sits in second place, 54 seconds behind Pogacar

The Globe and Mail - World - 23 hours ago

Tour de France: Pogacar pounces to retake lead after stage seven

The great Tadej Pogacar has won another stage of the Tour de France to reclaim the yellow jersey.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

UK-France migrant returns deal explained

The UK and French leaders announced the "one in, one out" agreement on 10 July after months of talks. This is what we know about the deal.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Downing Street 'confident' UK-France migrant return deal complies with law

Brussels said it wanted to know more about the ‘substance and the form’ of the agreement.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

France investigates X over alleged algorithm-driven foreign interference

French authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that social media platform X, formerly Twitter, manipulated its algorithm to enable...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Elon Musk's X investigated in France for alleged data tampering

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged data tampering and fraud involving Elon Musk's platform X

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

France Probes X Over Claims Algorithm Enabled 'Foreign Interference'

French police are investigating claims that social media network X, formerly known as Twitter, skewed its algorithm to allow "foreign interference", the Paris prosecutor said Friday.

International Business Times - World - 1 day ago

UN urged to take legal action at ICJ to uphold Francesca Albanese's immunity

Special rapporteurs enjoy full diplomatic immunity under international law. Fellow experts suggest US sanctions can be subject of proceedings at the International Court of Justice

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Elon Musk's X under investigation in France over foreign influence allegations

Musk and X leaders are suspected of deliberately disrupting data processing and fraudulent data extraction "as part of organised crime."

Euractiv - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Tour de France 2025 - Live Stream - Stage 12 - Cycling - Thu 17 Jul 11:00am-4:45pm

All the action from Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France, as the peloton takes on a 181 km route starting in Auch and finishing in Hautacam.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ben Healy claims first Tour de France stage win

IRELAND'S Ben Healy lit up Stage 6 of the Tour de France with a spectacular solo attack, taking h...

Irish Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

What is the UK-France migrant returns deal, who will be returned and how many?

The agreement comes as the number of migrants arriving in small boats reaches a record high.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

France yet to agree how many migrant returns it will accept, says Yvette Cooper

The UK and France agreed a deal to send migrants arriving on small boats to the UK, in return for legal asylum seekers.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

What to know about Francesca Albanese, the UN investigator sanctioned by the U.S.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the United Nations expert who investigates human rights abuses in occupied Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the Trump administration to punish those who criticize Israel's war in the Gaza Strip.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

France migrant return scheme numbers 'not fixed', says Home Secretary

Yvette Cooper insisted the plan would ‘fundamentally undermine’ the people smugglers organising the crossings.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

'Blitz' promised to crack down on illegal migrants in deal with France

A ‘one in, one out’ scheme agreed by Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer is set to begin within weeks

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

UK and France unveil new nuclear weapons pact

Moscow has denounced the move as yet another sign that NATO countries are hostile towards Russia

Russia Today - World - 1 day ago

Tour de France - stage-by-stage guide and results

BBC Sport looks at the 21 stages of the Tour de France, with pointers to where the race could be won and lost.

BBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Canadian cyclist calls for improved rider safety after latest crash-riddled start to Tour de France - Dion Caputi - Sports - Olympics - Summer Sports - Cycling - | July 10

Following a chaotic, crash-riddled start to the Tour de France, Canadian cyclist Michael Woods has publicly shared his thoughts on rider safety and how the subject can better be addressed by organizers.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

UK-France small boats deal agreed

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed a pilot 'one in one out' returns scheme to tackle small boat crossings.

Sky News - World - 2 days ago

What is the new UK-France deal to tackle Channel crossings?

Here is a closer look at the fresh plan and what the issue is.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

New deal to see migrants arriving in Britain sent back to France

Britain and France agreed on Thursday to launch a pilot program that will return some migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats back to France,...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

UK and France agree nuclear weapons can be used in tandem to deter Russia

France and Britain are the only two nuclear powers in Europe.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Farage reacts to UK-France migrant deal

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims President Macron will be "going back to Paris laughing" and that the UK has functionally rejoined the EU by agreeing to return illegal migrants in exchange for asylum seekers as a pilot.

Sky News - Politics - 2 days ago

Macron says UK and France 'share same will' amid crunch talks over migrant deal

The French president and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also agreed a ‘new deterrent’ was needed to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Tour de France: African star Biniam Girmay aiming for glory

Africa's cycling star Biniam Girmay has a tough task to repeat his successes from the 2024 Tour de France, but remains optimistic. He is unsure whether he will even compete the upcoming World Championships in Rwanda.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 2 days ago

Migrants deal row as just 1 in 17 to be sent back under UK-France deal

The Prime Minister hopes the French president will sign up to a “one in, one out” deal when they hold a Franco-British summit at Downing Street.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Why do migrants want to cross the Channel? Blame Britain, not France

What really stands out about Macron’s State Visit to the UK is that the agenda reflects that of the landmark UK-France summit, held in early 2023. After more than two-and-a-half years and a change in government, Britain’s core interests with France have remained constant: energy, defence and – crucially – migration.

Evening Standard - Opinion - 2 days ago

UK and France order more Storm Shadow missiles and step up military co-operation

Storm Shadow, or as the French call it SCALP, is a long-range missile which has been supplied to Ukraine.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Marco Rubio Hits UN Special Rapporteur on 'Palestine,' Francesca Albanese, with Sanctions

The U.S. has slapped sanctions on United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories [sic] Francesca Albanese.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

US sanctions Francesca Albanese, the UN expert critical of Israel's war in Gaza

Francesca Albanese has called on states at the UN Human Rights Council to impose an arms embargo and cut off trade and financial ties with Israel, while accusing the US ally of waging a "genocidal campaign" in Gaza, which it denies.

SBS - Politics - 2 days ago

Macron Says France And Britain Will 'Save Europe' As He Starts State Visit To The UK

Macron said Europe must reduce its dependence “on both the U.S. and China.”

Huffington Post - World - 3 days ago

France Police Raid Far-right Party Offices Over Campaign Financing

The leader of France's National Rally said police seized documents from the far-right party's headquarters Wednesday, a raid prosecutors said was linked to a French probe into alleged illegal campaign financing.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

France, Spain and Italy warning after 2,300 deaths in June and July

A report says there were 317 deaths in Madrid, 235 in Paris and 171 in London over 10 days

WalesOnline - World - 3 days ago

Most of Nova Scotia's universities are in the red. Here's why, and what's next -- Frances Willick -- -

Nova Scotia's universities are planning cuts, program reviews and tuition increases to grapple with budget shortfalls over the coming year.

CBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Macron: Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe

The French president is the first European leader to have a state visit to the UK and address a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament since Brexit

Independent UK - Politics - 4 days ago

Man wielding knife near Tour de France finish line arrested after 'making threats'

Police have arrested a knife-wielding man, who was said to be "visibly unbalanced", in Rouen as crowds gathered during the Tour de France

WalesOnline - Sports - 4 days ago

Flights halted and residents told 'stay home' as fires take hold in France

Locals have been told to stay off the roads as well

WalesOnline - World - 4 days ago

Jasper Philipsen crash a reminder of Tour de France risk

Jasper Philipsen, one of the world's best sprinters, is out of the Tour de France. A heavy crash is the Belgian's undoing - not unusual for the traditionally hectic first week of the race.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 4 days ago

France accuses Russia of cyberattacks on public services, private companies, and media outlets

It's not the first time a Western power has accused the Russian military agency GRU of cyberattacks, but never before has Paris has implicated Moscow based on its own intelligence.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 6 days ago

State-sponsored Islamophobia in France encourages violence

Attacks against the French Muslim community are on the rise as the French state doubles down on anti-Muslim racism.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 days ago

Ferry service linking Ireland and France set to be scrapped

A FERRY service linking Ireland and France is set to be scrapped later this year.Stena Line has ...

Irish Post - Business - 9 days ago

Chaos as easyJet, Ryanair and Air France cancel hundreds of flights

Expect severe disruption if you're going to France, Greece, Spain or Ireland - as well as other destinations

WalesOnline - World - 9 days ago

In France, cigarettes have long been associated with liberty. But a ban has now outlawed smoking in many outdoor areas.

In France, smoking cigarettes has long been associated with liberty. Unsurprisingly, the country has one of the highest smoking rates in Europe, with around one in three French people regularly inhaling tobacco. But a new ban has now outlawed the unhealthy habit in many outdoor areas.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 12 days ago

Southern France is enveloped in 'multi-source pollution' cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

As global temperatures rise, these overlapping events are turning local air pollution into transcontinental threats.

Global Voices - Health - 22 days ago

Tour de France

SBS - World - 26 days ago

France's Macron calls on Europe and Asia to unite as U.S.-China tensions flare

Macron's speech comes amid a regional tour that has also taken him to Vietnam and Indonesia.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Parachute Snags in Stadium, Leaves Man Hanging in Mid-Air in France

It's safe to say, this stunt did not go as planned and left the stuntman in an unsafe position. It happened during the Champions Cup rugby game in Toulouse, France.

Inside Edition - Sports - 3 months ago

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Euronews - Environment - 1 year ago