The Latest Breaking News from Bordeaux

Curtain up on Bordeaux’s annual wine show

Get ready for the thrilling launch of the current crop from France’s wine powerhouse, says David Williams

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2022

The corner of France that explains Macron, Le Pen and a deep political divide

To understand the forces reshaping politics in the country, pay a visit to Bordeaux — and the ‘crescent of poverty’ around it

Financial Times · Apr 14, 2022

Floods kill more than 300 people in South Africa as search for missing continues

At least 306 people have been killed in flooding around Durban in South Africa. On a visit to the stricken city, President Cyril Ramaphosa described the devastation as a "catastrophe of enormous proportions". Also, Amnesty International accuses Mali of stalling war crimes and abuse investigations. And after the French city…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2022

Ukraine war: what history tells us about the effectiveness of sanctions

The west has responded to the invasion of Ukraine by imposing economic sanctions on Russia. There has been plenty of discussion about whether economic sanctions are an appropriate response, what they hope to achieve and what the results will be – not only for Russia but for the world.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022

Ryanair flight from Dublin Airport diverted 1,000km away from destination after emergency on board

The flight was forced to change course and make an emergency landing

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

Dublin Airport Ryanair flight forced into emergency landing after passenger falls ill

The flight was supposed to land in Faro after leaving the Irish capital, but had to descend rapidly mid-flight to land in France's Bordeaux Airport

Dublin Live · Feb 28, 2022

Ryanair issues apology after family left stranded in France sent 'incorrect flight time'

A pregnant woman and her partner could not get back to England

Nottingham Post · Feb 24, 2022

Pregnant mum in tears after family left 'stranded' in wrong country following Ryanair 'mix up'

"If I don't laugh, I will cry. Yesterday I was just crying all day"

Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

How we met: ‘She was giving out free footballs, and I thought she was really beautiful’

Nick met Tess in Bordeaux while watching Wales in the Euros. But it was only when she made a dash to their airport to see him off that they shared their first kiss

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2022

Ryanair Manchester flight diverted 850 MILES for landing after Storm Eunice diversion

Passengers reported a Ryanair flight from Fuerteventura to Manchester diverted to Bordeaux in France - 850 miles away - because of the stormy weather

Daily Mirror · Feb 18, 2022