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'Demi really thinks she's in a gilded cage' - Visma DS Jos van Emden hits back at FDJ's criticism of Tour de France Femmes peloton

'She's the best cyclist but that doesn't mean everyone should make way for her' van Emden says of Demi Vollering

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Britain and France Talk Palestinian Statehood

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Reason

Unicef urges France to recognise exploited children as victims, not criminals

France is failing to protect thousands of children from criminal exploitation, treating them as delinquents rather than victims, the French branch of the UN children’s agency (Unicef) said in a report published Wednesday.

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UK and France pledges won’t stop Netanyahu bombing Gaza – but Donald Trump or Israel’s military could

Keir Starmer says unless there’s a ceasefire and a peace process leading to a two-state solution, Britain will recognise the state of Palestine at the UN in September. The UK prime minister is following a similar, alebit unconditional, pledge from the French president, Emmanuel Macron.

The Conversation

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine

The Guardian - AU

Eurozone growth slows: Spain leads and Germany contracts

Eurozone GDP rose just 0.1% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 0.6% in Q1, as Germany and Italy slipped into contraction. Spain led growth at 0.7%, while France surprised with 0.3% growth.

Euronews

'Sorry to those who thought I was an alcoholic' – Kévin Vauquelin explains how he fractured ankle at home two days after Tour de France top 10

Frenchman out of action after fracturing distal end of the fibula at home, but hopes to still make World Championships

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Eurozone Economy Expands But Tariff Impact Looms

The eurozone economy unexpectedly expanded in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed Wednesday, despite international trade tensions clouding the global outlook.

International Business Times

France and Britain’s recognition of a Palestinian state won’t stop Israel’s onslaught

Netanyahu’s government will be emboldened by what amounts to a distraction. The priority must be ending the butchery in Gaza

The Guardian - UK

Violent videos draw more teens into 'terror' plots, warn French prosecutors

French prosecutors are alarmed at an increasing number of young teenage boys seemingly plotting "terror" attacks, and say they all share an addiction to violent videos online.

Radio France Internationale

'The Giro was just like a hard training week' - Sarah Gigante well-placed as she heads towards her favoured mountain territory at Tour de France Femmes

For the Australian rider 'a lot is possible' says team DS Jolien D'Hoore

Cycling News

France leads global appeal to recognise Palestinian state after UN talks

France and 14 other countries have launched a joint appeal urging governments around the world to express their support for recognising a Palestinian state. The announcement comes on the back of a United Nations conference in New York aimed at reviving the two-state solution.

Radio France Internationale

EU’s controversial trade truce with Trump faces mounting backlash

Reaction has been pouring in to the newly struck EU-US trade deal, with the EU facing growing criticism over a compromise many see as a strategic misstep under pressure from Washington.

Radio France Internationale

The DJ who united the warring tribes of French rap and dance – and died far too young

DJ Mehdi perished in a tragic accident aged 34. A new documentary, Made in France, restores his pivotal role in the electronic music revolution that grew out of 00s Paris

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The Conversation

With the UK and France moving toward recognising Palestine, will Australia now follow suit?

One of the smallest and most exclusive clubs in the world belongs to states. The US Department of State puts the number of independent recognised states at 197, while others count 200.

AAP

PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts

Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.

Windows Central

VPN demand erupts in UK — outpacing France in the face of adult content rules

A new UK law requiring ID for adult content led to massive VPN usage, far surpassing France’s surge when similar restrictions were introduced.

Evening Standard

Conservationists ‘overjoyed’ at successful breeding by rare Montagu’s harriers

A pair of the ‘red listed’ birds of prey reared four chicks to fledging at a secret location, in the first successful breeding in the UK since 2019.

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Chloé Dygert preparing for Worlds and 'learning and trying to get better' in support of Niewiadoma-Phinney at Tour de France Femmes

US all-rounder sprints to fifth place after change of plans during stage 4

The Guardian - UK

Why is UK preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood?

Announcement marks significant shift in UK’s position – but why has it happened now and what effect will it have?

Sports Illustrated

Real Madrid Confirm Kylian Mbappe Number Change, Succeeds Club Legend

Kylian Mbappé is the next player in a long line of legends to wear the number 10 for Real Madrid.

Cycling News

National pride, fervent fans, inspiring the next generation – Why the Tour de France Femmes' visit to Brittany was so special

Cédrine Kerbaol, Marie Le Net and the Tour's Breton racers discuss 'magical', 'crazy' home Grand Départ

The Independent UK

What does recognising Palestine as a state actually mean?

IN FOCUS: Starmer said he made the move ‘in the face of the growing horror in the Middle East’ after Israel failed to meet demands, including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza. But what does that mean in practice? Tara Cobham and Bryony Gooch explain

Radio France Internationale

Germany, France and UK may send foreign ministers to Israel, says Merz

The leaders of Germany, France and Britain are weighing up whether to dispatch their foreign secretaries to Israel next week, the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

‘It wouldn’t feel the same’: Itoje plays down calls for future Lions tour to France

The Lions captain, Maro Itoje, believes the quadrennial rota should not be tampered with amid speculation of a future tour to France

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