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In October 1995, Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz made a groundbreaking discovery: the first exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star. This moment marked the beginning of a new era in astronomy and planetary science, earning the Swiss pair the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics. In a recent visit to the Sorbonne,…

France still waiting for first stage victory on national day since 2017, but 22-year-old climber gives home fans something to cheer in the Massif Central

Nowhere should be out of bounds just because you have a plant-based diet. Seasoned travellers explain how to stay happy and hunger-free, whether you’re trekking in Thailand or on a mini-break in Berlin

“First day in the break, first day in the mountains – you’ll see me there again”

With more regular games against France, Argentina and others mooted, this summer’s series feels vital for the Wallabies to prove their worth

From checking documents and what you may need to carry to factoring in motorway tolls and how to pay them

The controversial, rabble-rousing strain of punk known as Oi! is once again giving voice to a nation’s working-class and disaffected youth. Luminaries of this new ‘Cold Oi’ scene explain the music’s eternal, anthemic appeal

French Prime Minister François Bayrou presents the highly anticipated 2026 budget to parliament on Tuesday, outlining plans to find €40 billion in spending cuts and tax hikes. Whatever form the measures take they will be unpopular and risk bringing down the government.

Exclusive: French government says it is open to dialogue but does not acknowledge responsibility in letter seen by the Guardian