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Ex-French PM Dominique de Villepin launches party with view to 2027 presidential run

Senior figure has set up Humanist France and is attracting support due to his criticisms of Israel’s actions in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa – what’s behind its bid for soft power

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts. In Senegal, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation has entered a key partnership in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, Karpowership, a company providing electricity via floating power plants, now supplies energy…

The Conversation

Murdered French teaching assistant to receive posthumous Legion of Honour

The middle school supervisor stabbed to death in France by a student on 10 June has been posthumously awarded the Legion of Honour, the country's highest award, according to a decree published Tuesday in the Official Journal.

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Former French PM Launches New Party Two Years Before Presidential Election

Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin has announced the launch of his own political party named Humanist France (La France humaniste), two years before the country's presidential election is set to take place.

International Business Times

'We are very deliberately focused on ourselves and our own plan' - Visma-Lease A Bike name Tour de France team to back Jonas Vingegaard for GC battle with Tadej Pogačar

Dutch team reveal special edition yellow and black Tour de France' the swarm' jersey

Cycling News

France, Germany, Luxembourg: Where do people experience the worst noise pollution in Europe?

Only three countries are estimated to have less than 10 per cent of their populations exposed to harmful noise levels.

Euronews

French authorities open judicial inquiry into food poisoning of children

A judicial inquiry has been opened alongside a health investigation, into the severe food poisoning cases in northern France since 12 June. This comes after the death of a 12-year-old girl and reports of at least 19 children who fell ill.

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'Some of those early stages will really open up the race' - The opening week of Tour de France is not to be missed, says Fred Wright

Former British national champion is predicting a series of Classics style stages in which anything can happen

Cycling Weekly

'I need a big week now, that's the only problem' – Geraint Thomas working towards Tour de France after Suisse abandon

Welshman not yet officially selected for final Tour but optimistic of chances

Cycling News

France and Germany pledge ‘unshakeable determination’ in face of Russian threat

World leaders have convened in the Netherlands for a two-day Nato summit, with a key objective to endorse a new defence spending target of 5 per cent of each country’s GDP. French president Emmanuel Macron and German chancellor Friedrich Merz jointly expressed support for US efforts to preserving Ukraine's sovereignty…

The Independent UK

France Charges Briton Over Staged Disneyland 'Marriage' With Child

France charged a British citizen with offences including money-laundering and identity theft after he allegedly organised a bizarre ceremony at Disneyland Paris where he played the role of the groom in a fake marriage with a nine-year-old girl, prosecutors said Tuesday.

International Business Times

Syringe attacks during France’s music street festival leave 145 jabbed and several hospitalised

Renewed fears of syringe attacks come as 145 people across France reported being stabbed with needles at annual street music festival, La Fête de la Musique. A spokeswoman for the Interior Ministry said: “The ministry is taking this very seriously."

Euronews

Johnny Depp longs for the life he once shared with former partner Vanessa Paradis

In a searingly frank interview, Johnny Depp admitted he still longs for the life he once shared with his former partner Vanessa Paradis and their children in the south of France.

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Bike Check: Jack Thompson's Project 1903 custom 2-speed Specialized Roubaix

Fresh from tackling Europe’s 10 highest paved roads, Jack is keeping it authentic with his latest project, taking on the whole 1903 Tour De France route, on a custom-built two-speed Specialized Roubaix SL8

Cycling Weekly

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The Independent UK

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso included in England squad despite ban after high tackle

The wing has been given a two-match suspension after being sent off for the England XV against France

Cycling News

A man in a hurry: Tour de France debutant Thibau Nys eyes four stages in first week as potential opportunities for wins

Up-and-coming Lidl-Trek racer aiming to hit ground running in Tour de France debut

The Guardian - UK

Lions warn Joe Schmidt over Wallabies player release for tour matches

Ben Calveley expected a competitive Force side to face the British & Irish Lions who could open their tour to other countries such as France in the future

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93 International Borders Around The World

History (and sometimes, unfortunately, current events) shows us just how easily national borders can change, but we still like to think that they are permanent fixtures. These photos of different national borders around the world show you how both friendly and hostile nations like to fence off their turf.

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'Tough, irregular, very long' – Remco Evenepoel prepares for Tour de France with Col de la Loze recon

Belgian is preparing for the Tour in the high Alps along with other GC contenders Pogačar, Vingegaard, and Roglič

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Watch Muse jam a Gojira riff during recent headline performance at Hellfest in France

Matt Bellamy’s hard rock powerhouse played a short snippet of Stranded at one of Europe’s biggest metal festivals last weekend

Radio France Internationale

French health chiefs identify E coli as cause of major food poisoning outbreak

Health authorities were on Monday awaiting further tests on meat samples from several butchers following an outbreak of E coli food poisoning in northern France that has killed a 12-year-old girl and affected 17 other children.

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“Violence Against Women”: Nearly 150 People Jabbed With Syringes At A Popular Music Festival

"Unlocked a whole new fear for me."

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: US and Europe swelter in June heatwaves

Monday and Tuesday likely to be the hottest days of the year so far in eastern US while temperatures rise in Europe

Cycling News

'I think the form is there' – Mattias Skjelmose bounces back from illness to win before Tour de France

Dane's Tour preparation had been disrupted after missing the Critérium du Dauphiné and Tour de Suisse with a stomach infection

The Guardian - UK

‘We are waking from a long sleep’: France’s ex-PM Gabriel Attal on revitalising relations with the UK

The leader of Macron’s party wants to tackle teenage screen addiction, ban headscarves for girls under 15 and bring France closer to Britain. On a visit to London, he discusses Ukraine, immigration – and his presidential intentions

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