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Forget the ferry: Hop aboard a high-speed sailing boat from England to France this September

A week of trial crossings in the English Channel will link Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy.

Euronews

In pictures: Drought exposes Word War II ships, strands boats as Europe’s river levels plunge

Water levels on the Danube River, the second longest in Europe, have dropped so low due to drought and extreme heat over the summer that the hulls of dozens of German warships from World War II are emerging into view and the remains of an ancient mammoth were uncovered in…

France 24

Anna van der Breggen abandons the Tour de France Femmes

SD Worx-Protime leader finished in the gruppetto on stage 6 and did not start stage 7

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French unemployment hits six-year high as jobless total reaches 2.7 million

The number of unemployed people in France rose to 2.7 million in the second quarter of 2026, pushing the jobless rate to its highest level in nearly six years, according to the national statistics agency Insee.

Radio France Internationale

In 1831, an underwater volcano created a new Mediterranean island. Britain, France and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies claimed it before it vanished

In 1831, fishermen spotted a temporary volcanic island off the coast of Sicily, prompting European powers to hastily claim the new territory, leading to several international disputes. Unfortunately, the island, primarily composed of lightweight rocks, eroded rapidly, disappearing into the Mediterranean within months. Today, its remnants lie submerged, creating a…

The Times of India

New wind-powered UK to France ferry service to begin trial runs

The 12-person catamaran will cross between Shoreham in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy

The Independent UK

In 1857, Napoleon III ordered French towns to drain a swamp and plant pine trees; the result became a 10,000-square-kilometre forest

In the nineteenth century, Napoleon III embarked on a grand forestation initiative in France, revamping marshy terrains into what is now the vast Forest of Landes. Today, this historic expanse grapples with the implications of climate change and heightened wildfire threats. To counteract these challenges, foresters are innovating their management…

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'It's just a mind trip' –Riders from the Tour de France Femmes peloton recount their racing experiences of Mont Ventoux

Many of the women tackling the Giant of Provence on stage 7 will be doing so for the first time, so Cyclingnews spoke to those who have raced it before

Cycling News

Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.

France 24

'I'm expecting the worst' – Tour de France Femmes peloton braced for iconic Mont Ventoux

Climb expected to prove decisive in battle for the yellow jersey

Cycling Weekly

Inside Shein's Paris Store as the BHV Partnership Nears Its End

Inside Shein's controversial Paris store as its partnership with Le BHV Marais nears an early end amid criticism over fast fashion's environmental and labor impact.

Fashion Times

'People at war have come to help': Ukrainian firefighters battle French wildfire

A team of 70 firefighters from Ukraine is on deployment in southwest France, where wildfires have scorched 42,000 hectares in the worst blaze in decades. RFI met the Ukrainian rescuers helping to put out the last of the flames.

Radio France Internationale

Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare

When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable, says Anna Richards, a journalist based in Lyon

The Guardian - UK

Italy, France, Germany battle extreme heat as Europe faces record temperatures

Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting national temperature records in Austria and Slovakia, fuelling wildfires in France, and disrupting power generation, transport and tourism across the continent.

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2026–27 Champions League Projected Pots: Man Utd Guaranteed Tough Draw

An automated draw will determine the eight opponents of the 36 competing teams.

Cycling News

From a late-night text to another stage win –Kim Le Court-Pienaar back on top in the hills at the Tour de France Femmes

'We are here for the GC ambitions, but we're going to take it day-by-day' says Mauritian champion after win in Tournon-sur-Rhône

Cycling News

'We are where we want to be' – All going according to plan for Demi Vollering and FDJ United-SUEZ ahead of Tour de France Femmes Mont Ventoux showdown

French squad on the offensive on stage 6 as Célia Gery races to fifth from late breakaway

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France Femmes: Reusser stays ahead as Le Court savours stage win

Kim Le Court won the sixth stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Tournon-sur-Rhône while Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead

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Tour de France Femmes: Kim Le Court-Pienaar surges from small pack for stunning win on stage 6

Cédrine Kerbaol grabs second at the line in front of Puck Pieterse from eight-rider breakaway

France 24

Mauritian rider Le Court sprints to stage 6 Women's Tour de France win

Kim Le Court claimed her second victory in the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday in Tournon-sur-Rhône one year after winning in Guéret.

Bangkok Post

UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment

PARIS (FRANCE) - European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

Euronews

France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week

Despite a raft of measures in recent years, cold calls still plague daily life in France. The government has now opted for a tougher crackdown.

Evening Standard

Minnie Driver ‘in shock’ after ‘really bad car accident’ in France

The actress returned from her holiday in France early due to the incident.

Radio France Internationale

Russia accuses France of ‘silencing dissent’ over journalist expulsion

Russia has accused France of suppressing freedom of expression, after French authorities ordered the expulsion of pro-Kremlin Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova and froze her assets.

BANG Premier

Minnie Driver involved in horror car crash

Minnie Driver is recovering from a sprained neck and shock following the incident on a country road in France.

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