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Mountain stages dominate monstrous 2023 Tour de France cycle race

Two time champion Tadej Pogacar and Mark Cavendish, the record holder for stage wins, were joined by rising star Mark Pidcock at the unveiling on Thursday of the route for the 2023 Tour de France.

Radio France Internationale

Who was Pierre Soulages? – the French abstract artist who loved to paint it black

Soulages was one of France’s most financially successful living artists

Evening Standard

Brutally mountainous route awaits Tour de France riders next summer

The routes for both races were unveiled by the Amaury Sports Organisation in Paris on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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TotalEnergies income hits $6.6 billion despite Russia loss

France’s TotalEnergies has reported third-quarter net income of $6.6 billion despite losses from pulling out of a venture in Russia

The Independent UK

King Charles III as monarch: 'He will have to tread carefully with any changes'

Just 47 days into the job, Britain's King Charles III this week carried out his first significant constitutional responsibility as head of state, appointing Rishi Sunak as prime minister. Philip Kyle is an author who spent almost three years working for Charles's foundation, The Prince's Trust. He has just published…

France 24

Tour de France reveal brutally mountainous route for 2023 race

The routes for both men’s and women’s races were unveiled on Thursday

The Independent UK

‘I want Nestlé to explain’: families fight for answers in Buitoni E coli scandal

Pizza night turned to tragedy after Nathan Aïech, 8, died from an infection linked to E coli. A group of 48 families have filed a €250m civil suit for gross negligence against Nestlé France

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The French-Algerian war: 60 years on, what is behind France's reconciliation agenda?

If you cross the Seine in the centre of Paris at the iconic Pont Saint-Michel and walk along the promenade, you may glimpse a small plaque on your way towards the steps that lead down to the riverbank. Placed not on the actual bridge itself, but on a wall to…

The Conversation

France's Macron promises fair measures to 'protect the weakest' amid crises

French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Wednesday to "protect the weakest" in the face of the country's multiple crises, by supporting purchasing power and small businesses hit by rising energy prices. He also addressed the contentious issue of retirement age, saying he was willing to envisage 64 years instead of…

Radio France Internationale

Goncourt Academy Announces Shortlist of Winners in Beirut

At Beirut’s Pine Residence, the jury of the Goncourt literary prize has exceptionally announced the names of the four finalists in France's most prestigious literary prize. The name of the winner will be announced, as every year, at the Drouant restaurant in Paris on November 3. Didier Decoin, president of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ireland weather: Met Eireann forecast unseasonably warm weather with summer temperatures in late October

The heat spell is also affecting other countries in Europe with the south of France set to reach close to 30C

Irish Mirror

Macron, Scholz play down tensions in 'friendly', 'constructive' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a "friendly" and "constructive" conversation over lunch Wednesday, Paris and Berlin said, after the relationship suffered some bruising in recent weeks over a number of issues including energy and defence.

Radio France Internationale

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24

Retro Rally Meets Cybertruck With Baak’s Triumph Scrambler 1200 Kit

France-based custom shop Baak launches the 1200 Adventures Kit for the Triumph Scrambler 1200 including futuristic rally-inspired bodywork and luggage options.

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Destructive Storms Spawn Tornadoes, Tear Through Western Europe

Powerful storms tore through portions of Europe to end the weekend and left plenty of damage.

The Independent UK

French electronic music pioneer Jarre shows no fatigue at 74

Genes — and a dash of humility — are the secrets of longevity for one of France’s biggest music stars, Jean-Michel Jarre, the septuagenarian electronic music pioneer who’s sold over 85 million records and is still going strong

The Independent UK

Jonas Eidevall tells Arsenal to be ‘humble’ despite statement win over Lyon

The Gunners stunned the Champions League holders with a 5-1 win in France last week

The Guardian - UK

French-German friendship ‘still alive’ as Macron meets Scholz amid tensions

Two leaders under pressure to repair relations after rifts over defence, energy and China

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Poland dreams of building Europe's largest army, against backdrop of Russia's war against Ukraine

By supporting Ukraine at a time of need, the Polish government has chalked up points with other European governments. Soon after Russia invaded, in late February, Poland welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees and drummed up support for arming Kyiv. In March, it sent its prime minister to Kiev alongside…

The Conversation

In France, the tough debate about hunting and alcohol

In just the month of October in France, a 67-year-old woman died in Brittany, a 33-year-old mother and her two children were shot in the legs in the Rhône region, and a 62-year-old mushroom picker was shot in the abdomen and had to be helicoptered to Marseille.

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies square up to Scotland needing to rediscover old fear factor

Australia must find form ahead of next year’s World Cup but face a tough task in the first match of their European tour

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 Group D fixtures, teams and tournament venues

France, Denmark, Australia and Tunisia make up Group D

Reuters

Famous French painter Pierre Soulages dies at 102

Pierre Soulages, the French painter who came to fame with his works reflecting on the shades and forms of black, has died at age 102, the museum dedicated to the artist in his hometown of Rodez, southwestern France, told Reuters on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Denmark World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Denmark continued their momentum from the Euro 2020 semi-finals with impressive World Cup qualifying and Nations League campaigns, and boast plenty of talent to go with their unique spirit

The Independent UK

Australia World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

Australia squeezed through qualifying thanks to a dramatic penalty shootout win over Peru and face a tricky group containing the world champions France and an in-form Denmark

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