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From suspended prison sentences to reality TV - What happened to Festina's infamous 1998 Tour de France team after the affair that 'almost killed French cycling'?

The Festina Affair revealed the widespread use of doping and EPO in the 1990s, sparked the downfall of Richard Virenque and eventually changed French cycling forever, but where are the team, including Laurent Brochard, Alex Zülle and team soigneur Willy Voet, today?

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‘I spent my life dreaming of England. If I am deported for coming here in a small boat I’ll just come back’

Some 193 people have been returned to France under Starmer’s flagship one in, one out scheme with France by 22 December last year

The Independent UK

Arsenal: Chelsea legend issues apology to William Saliba over past comments

Marcel Desailly believes the best still to come from a “world class” player

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Tractors surround EU Parliament as MEPs vote on Mercosur review

With the European Parliament set to vote on whether to refer the Mercosur trade deal to the European Court of Justice, delaying its implementation, farmers from across the continent have gathered in Strasbourg to continue to protest the deal, which they say will undercut production.

Radio France Internationale

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend recalls Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry for Six Nations

The France-based duo were among the most notable names in the 40-man group, having not featured for the national team since the 2025 championship.

The Independent UK

Leaked recording of Trump and Macron shows Trump cared less about Ukraine and Russia and more about Nobel Prize bragging rights

A leaked video currently circulating on social media, including platforms like X (formerly Twitter), offers viewers a glimpse into the extreme narcissism harboured by Donald Trump, if they weren’t already aware of it. A clip featuring the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, talking to Donald Trump over the phone, possibly…

The Mary Sue

'A moment of truth for the EU', says former head of European Council

US President Donald Trump has threatened to annex Greenland and impose hefty tariffs on a number of EU countries, including France, if they continue to oppose the move. In an interview with RFI one year after Trump's return to the White House, Charles Michel, former president of the European Council…

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Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry included in 40-man Scotland squad for Six Nations

The France-based duo return to Gregor Townsend’s group for the first time since last year’s championship.

The Independent UK

Pleased the Tour de France is coming to the UK in 2027? Meet the man you have to thank

Paul Bush has been trying for two decades to organise a Grand Départ. Now he’s scored two at once

Cycling Weekly

European markets drop, drink stocks sink after Trump tariff threat

Major beverage firms in France are seeing their share prices slide after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 200% tariff on French wine and champagne.

Euronews

Speeders Beware: Extreme Speed Can Land You Behind Bars In France

France now criminalizes extreme speeding with jail time, heavy fines, and license bans for reckless drivers.

RideApart

France's refusal to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' sparks new wine tariff threat

France on Monday said it "does not intend to answer favourably" to Donald Trump's invitation to join the "Board of Peace" set up to rebuild Gaza. In response, the US leader threatened 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne.

Radio France Internationale

Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats

Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.

Euronews

French PM Lecornu says he will use constitutional power to force through budget

French Prime ⁠Minister Sébastien Lecornu has confirmed that he will invoke a special constitutional power, Article 49.3, to force a budget ‍for 2026 through parliament without a vote during Tuesday's session.

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Euronews

Europe's impossible puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump

Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.

Radio France Internationale

'L'Etranger' no stranger to top prizes at France's Lumières film awards

L’Étranger (The Stranger), adapted from Albert Camus's novel picked up three of the 13 prizes at the Lumières cinema awards ceremony in Paris at the weekend, including Best Film and Best Actor for Benjamin Voisin.

The Conversation

Trump’s Greenland ambitions could wreck 20th-century alliances that helped build the modern world order

Make Denmark angry. Make Norway angry. Make NATO’s leaders angry.

Cycling Weekly

'The Tour de France coming to Cardiff is bonkers... I can't get my head around it' – Geraint Thomas on the 2027 Grand Départ

Next year's Tour will visit roads the Tour winner grew up on

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Radio France Internationale

France sends food aid for babies to Gaza, remains ‘mobilised’ to end conflict

France is sending nearly 400 tonnes of food aid to Gaza specifically intended for malnourished babies and has called on Israel to lift obstacles to humanitarian aid into Gaza. France is one of 60 countries to receive an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s "Board of Peace" to address…

International Business Times

Trump Forces Trade War on Eight NATO Allies with Greenland Tariffs Starting February

Trump announces 10pc tariffs on Denmark, UK, France and five other European nations beginning 1 February, escalating to 25pc in June until Greenland purchase secured.

Evening Standard

Reeves pulls out of event celebrating City amid Trump tariff threats

Top indexes in the UK, France and Germany were down sharply on Monday morning, while gold prices rose to hit a fresh record high.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s ‘one in, one out’ scheme has failed to protect torture survivors, says charity

Medical Justice report finds Home Office approach has led to ‘near total disregard for identified vulnerabilities’

International Business Times UK

Forced Offline: Inside the 'Digital Curfew' and Social Media Blackout Sweeping the UK and France

Members of Parliament are putting pressure on the Prime Minister to back a social media minimum age act, banning users below 16 years of age from creating social media accounts

Radio France Internationale

Billionaire wealth at new high, Oxfam warns of political influence ahead of Davos

The fortunes of the world’s ultra-rich have surged to a record high and now pose political threats, warns Oxfam’s annual report on billionaires released ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos, which opens Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Wide sandy beaches and amazing seafood in western France

Charente-Maritime is a more affordable, less manicured family destination than nearby Île de Ré

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