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Who is England vs France referee? Familiar face to take charge of World Cup bronze final

Venezuelan official has previously refereed England and France matches at a World Cup

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Five England players who deserve to play against France in World Cup bronze final

The Three Lions face France on Saturday in their final World Cup match of the summer

The Independent UK · Jul 17

'We are closely monitoring professional cycling' – Could former Tour de France sponsor Nike make a comeback to the sport?

US brand currently holds lifestyle clothing partnerships with several riders and teams, as well as a collaboration with racewear brand Nimbl

Cycling News · Jul 17

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Merz hosts Macron in Cologne for key defence talks one month after FCAS initiative collapse

Macron and Merz are holding the critical talks in a symbolic setting where President Charles de Gaulle and Chancellor Konrad Adenauer previously met and agreed on establishing friendly Franco-German ties.

Euronews · Jul 17

Project 'Afrika’: Inside Russia's propaganda machine

After a leak of confidential documents revealed how Russian agents have been placing hundreds of articles in French-speaking media outlets in West and Central Africa, FRANCE 24 travelled to Dakar, Senegal, to investigate this secret operation.

France 24 · Jul 17

Spain have reclaimed their football identity at this World Cup but is their style boring?

The semi-final demolition of World Cup favourites France reaffirmed Spain’s style, in an enhanced and more modern form. But is it exciting to watch?

The Independent UK · Jul 17

'We will have to share the water': a quarter of small waterways in France have run dry

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, July 17: China reacts after the UK nationalises its last remaining virgin steel factory, expropriating Chinese Jingye Group. In other news, low rainfall in May followed by three intense heatwaves have 100 French departments under water restrictions. Also, in Central Asia, a team of Spanish scientists…

France 24 · Jul 17

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France vs England prediction: 2026 World Cup betting tips and odds

Get our latest betting tips for the World Cup third-place match between France and England

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Tour de France 2026: Mauro Schmid wins stage 13 as Tom Pidcock surges up GC – as it happened

Mauro Schmid edged out Harold Tejad, while Tom Pidcock finished third to move into the top four in the general classification

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

What is England’s record in World Cup third place play-off matches?

England will face France in the World Cup third place play-off in Miami on Saturday, with the game due to kick-off at 10pm BST (5pm ET). England failed to reach Sunday’s final after losing 2-1 to Argentina on Wednesday, while France were beaten 2-0 by Spain 24 hours earlier. This…

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Deadly thunderstorms hit France after record-breaking heatwave

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Severe storms in France leave at least two dead and over 50,000 homes without power

Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms on Thursday evening, with a risk of large hail.

Euronews · Jul 17

Europe's early heat wave led to a spike in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

Heat that hit Europe exceptionally early and hard this year appears to have led to a spike in deaths, with well over 10,000 more people dying at the height of the heat wave than would normally have been expected, according to figures that are still emerging across the continent

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms strike across Europe amid record heatwave

Storms are typical during intense heat but this week’s have been extreme. Plus, deadly monsoon rains in Bangladesh

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

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Radio France Internationale · Jul 17

France's wheat production to fall after heatwaves push early harvest

The wheat harvest in France, Europe’s largest grain producer, is expected to fall by 4 percent compared to 2025 after an unusually early harvest carried out during successive heatwaves.

Bangkok Post · Jul 17

Khon Kaen zoo's lion picks Spain to win World Cup final

“Boy”, a white lion at Khon Kaen Zoo, has predicted Spain will beat Argentina to win the 2026 World Cup final, and that France will finish third by beating England.

Cycling Weekly · Jul 17

'The animals don't know what you've won' – inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometown

Frenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go'

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off

WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?

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France 24 · Jul 17

Tour de France: Merlier speeds toward another win, Pogacar still in yellow

The Belgian took victory in Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Saône, claiming his third stage win of this year's Tour. He edged out Olav Kooij and Jasper Philipsen. Meanwhile, Argentina and Spain continue their preparations for Sunday's World Cup final. Tomorrow, France and England will face off…

The Conversation · Jul 17

‘Tactically complete’ Spain vs an inspired Messi-led Argentina. Who will win the World Cup final?

A record 102 matches have been played, leaving just two games to decide the 2026 FIFA World Cup: the third-place playoff (between France and England) and the final.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Rare Jacobite-era pistols to be reunited for first time in decades in exhibition

The pistols, which were made in Scotland, spent more than 200 years in France.

Cycling News · Jul 16

'Right now the fight is for the podium' - Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepare for two-handed GC game in Tour de France's long weekend of mountain stages

Two severe climbing stages in Vosges followed by northern Alpine trek

Cycling Weekly · Jul 16

'They won't stop me as long as I'm here' – the hero of the Tour de France is a rider nobody saw coming

Grand Tour debutant Baptiste Veistroffer has stolen French hearts with his solo breakaways

The Conversation · Jul 16

As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe?

Tour de France riders are facing some of the hottest racing conditions in the event’s history.

Cycling Weekly · Jul 16

'Try to survive, maybe' – after three Tour de France sprint victories, Tim Merlier changes tack to survival

Soudal Quick-Step rider has all but given up his chance in the green jersey competiton

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