The Latest Breaking News from France

England World Cup ratings: Every player ranked from first to worst

Jude Bellingham scales new heights as Djed Spence shocks and Declan Rice struggles

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Horror hotels, delicious desserts and José Mourinho – week two of the 2026 Tour de France on social media

Ten of the best social media posts from the Tour de France over the last week

Cycling Weekly · Jul 20

Two French diplomats subjected to ‘extremely serious act of intimidation’ in Iran, FM Barrot says

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Monday said two French embassy officials had been subject to an “extremely serious act of intimidation” by Iranian security services in Iran the day before, having been held and interrogated for hours. One of them was also subjected to physical abuse, he said.

France 24 · Jul 20

Which Tour de France team has won the most money so far in 2026?

There is a prize fund of €2.3m up for grabs, of which €606,000 has been handed out in two weeks of racing

Cycling Weekly · Jul 20

'The team cares more that Mads wins the green than I win a stage' – Quinn Simmons has to balance personal Tour de France goals with Lidl-Trek priorities

American says he is 'fully here to support Mads in that in that goal' after missing out on stage win on stage 15

Cycling News · Jul 20

France welcomes Gabon's Oligui as mineral and military ties defy African rift

Gabon's President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema begins a three-day official visit to France on Monday, underlining the close relationship between Paris and one of its few remaining key allies in Francophone Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

France skipper Mbappé denies Messi to win second Golden Boot award

Kylian Mbappé will return to France from the World Cup with his reputation as one of the best strikers of his generation enhanced, having become the first player to win the competition's Golden Boot award twice.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

'There was a misunderstanding, but Remco was better' – Tadej Pogačarsuffers a rare defeat as he turns domestique at Tour de France

New second-placed Remco Evenepoel 'will be a big contender' says race leader

Cycling News · Jul 20

French Family Seeks Answers After 21-Year-Old Dies Following Alleged Racist Harassment

The family of Joris Laurencin, a 21-year-old from France, seeks witnesses and an independent investigation after his death, believed to be linked to years of alleged racist harassment.

International Business Times UK · Jul 20

France’s controversial Ripost public disorder law faces final test

France’s controversial “Ripost” law, aimed at strengthening the state’s response to urban unrest and public disorder, is set to face a decisive test on Monday when a joint parliamentary committee will study versions adopted by the National Assembly and the Senate.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20