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Astronaut Sophie Adenot and chef Anne-Sophie Pic to launch Michelin meals into space

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

Euronews

'A lot of chances' – Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen reunite to target success on multiple fronts during Tour de France's opening week

'Yellow is an objective' says Philipsen, while Van der Poel rules himself out of green jersey contention, instead targeting Classics-style hilly stages

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The 5km rule returns at the Tour de France, but bonus second sprints are out

Several rules and regulations get tweaked ahead of this year's Tour

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'Maybe making the bunch even bigger is a mistake' – Mathieu van der Poel questions safety of increased Tour de France peloton size

Dutchman weighs in on debate with the bunch of all Grand Tours increasing from 22 to 23 teams and from 176 riders to 184

Cycling News

Podcast: living in 50C, French egg shortages, Paris metro

As France heats up, an experiment simulating life in 50C aims to get people to take climate change more seriously. Faced with a growing demand for eggs, France looks for ways to boost homegrown production and halt the need for imports. And a look back at the first line of…

Radio France Internationale

50 Fascinating Photos That Show How Famous Places Have Changed Over Time

Have you seen how much the world has changed in the past century? Here are some photos.

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France and Spain join global push to tax private jets and premium flights for climate funding

The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.

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Full list of Ryanair flights cancelled due to France air traffic controllers strike

The budget airline has been forced to cancel more than 100 flights because of the issues

Evening Standard

Tour de France special kit round-up – from Peugeot-inspired jerseys to a tribute to Les Bleus

More and more teams opt for special edition jerseys and bikes for the 2025 race

Cycling News

'I've been waiting a long time for this moment' – Jonathan Milan not feeling the pressure to win first Tour de France sprint

'I can already sense the Tour is special. I feel the pressure but not that much' says Italian sprint star

Cycling News

10 best supermarket wines according to sommeliers and experts

From orange wine to champagne alternatives, these are the bargain bottles to buy

The Independent UK

French foreign minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has denounced spy charges against two French nationals imprisoned in Iran for more than three years

The Independent UK

France brings in new protective measures for outdoor workers in heatwaves

The heatwave that has hit Europe over the last week has seen temperatures in France top 40C, and the country is joining Spain and Italy in implementing new measures to protect those working outdoors from the effects of the heat, as deaths are reported across the continent.

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'He's not here to learn, he's here to deliver' – Thibau Nys to make Tour de France debut with doubts, but Lidl-Trek remain bullish

Multi-discipline star admits he's 'not as confident as I hoped to be at this moment' after crash and illness disrupted preparation

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France launches 'diplomatic reserve' to boost soft power, counter disinformation

The government hopes the first contingent will attract 1,000 reservists before the end of the year.

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“We wrote it in a farmyard in France. We’d never heard of ‘disco music’ at the time. We were singing about the state of the times, and the human condition”: How the Bee Gees channelled angst and despair to create the greatest dancefloor-filler of all time

Ah, ah, ah, ah...

Cycling Weekly

Ineos Grenadiers reveal new jersey for Tour de France with TotalEnergies sponsorship

TotalEnergies logo on white background appears on Ineos kit

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France 2025: full team-by-team guide

Tadej Pogacar’s UAE team and Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma lead the way but watch out for Soudal-QuickStep

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Cycling Weekly

How do Tour de France riders adapt to the heat?

As hot weather sweeps Europe, we speak to heat training experts about how to cope in scorching temperatures

Cycling News

Ineos Grenadiers reveal new TotalEnergies branded jersey for Tour de France

New sponsor logo in prominent position as French TotalEnergies team also release tweaked kit design

The Independent UK

Dominant Pogačar and resurgent Vingegaard set to ignite Tour de France

Tadej Pogačar is the favorite to win this year’s Tour de France

Radio France Internationale

Summer getaways hit turbulence as French air traffic controllers strike

As the summer holiday season gets underway, travel plans for thousands of passengers have run into some unexpected headwinds.

Evening Standard

Ryanair cancels 170 flights because of French air traffic control strikes

The Irish carrier said the cancellations on Thursday and Friday affect flights to and from France, as well as flights over the country.

The Independent UK

Five key stages where the Tour de France may be won or lost

This year’s Tour route features a multitude of difficult stages that could spell doom for any yellow jersey hopefuls

Cycling News

More attacks, Grand Tour momentum and 'luxury' domestiques – How Jonas Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike will target Tour de France redemption

How do you solve a problem like Pogačar? Visma-Lease a Bike hope they have the answer within Vingegaard and their swarm

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