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The Tour's left-field turn: sampling stage nine of the Tour de France

Stage nine of the Tour de France, taking place on Sunday 7 July, features 32km on the white roads of the Champagne region. Steve Shrubsall grabs his gravel bike to sample what lies in wait for the peloton

Cycling Weekly

Left leads in French parliamentary vote, Macron's party second, National Rally third

Preliminary results suggest a significant shift in France's political composition, with no single group securing an outright majority in the 577-seat National Assembly. The left-wing New Popular Front appears to have made substantial gains, while President Macron's Ensemble coalition faces the prospect of a reduced presence.

Radio France Internationale

France Votes In High-Stakes Election Amid Rising Far-Right Threat

France's snap election sees far-right RN challenging Macron's party for majority in National Assembly, with political tensions rising.

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Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Portugal vs France?

Two European heavyweights will slug it out for a place in the semi-finals as Portugal meet France

FourFourTwo

David Lammy faces a world in turmoil: five key concerns for foreign secretary

Challenges include two wars and global inertia on the climate crisis as hard-right populists from France to the US flex their muscles

The Guardian - UK

Has Cristiano Ronaldo played his last game for Portugal? Roberto Martinez gives view after Euro 2024 exit

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were dumped out of Euro 2024 on Friday after losing their quarter-final to France on penalties

FourFourTwo

Biniam Girmay celebrates second victory on stage eight of Tour de France

The rolling 183.4km stage to Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises came down to a reduced sprint on a riding gradient up to the finish line

The Independent UK

Girmay wins Tour de France stage eight as Pogacar retains overall lead

Eritrean sprinter Biniam Girmay won stage eight of the Tour de France on Saturday while Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

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A survival guide to Paris transport closures for the 2024 Olympics

Paris will be in the throes of Olympic fever from July 26 to August 11 for the 2024 Summer Games. Public transport routes will be revised and vehicle access will be restricted just as millions of visitors are expected in the city. Both residents and tourists are urged to review…

The Guardian - UK

French Jewish people conflicted over voting choices amid antisemitism fears

Many say they feel stuck in middle between far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed

Cycling News

The Tour de France mourns Raphaël Géminiani

Legendary French rider and directeur sportif dies at 99

The Guardian - UK

‘We want our peace’: why is France’s far-right support such a rural affair?

Media rhetoric about migrants and crime is rallying support for the National Rally in the countryside but, say city folk, the reality is different

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France's National Rally Leads In Tightly Contested Election

France's election runoff could see RN challenge Macron's coalition, shaping the country's political landscape.

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France 2024: Biniam Girmay delivers another victory in stage eight sprint – as it happened

The Eritrean green jersey holder won his second stage in a sprint over a ramp finish

Radio France Internationale

French publishers embrace romance and seduce new readers

Romance novels have long been looked down on for their undemanding language, basic story tropes and of course, sex scenes. But French publishers are taking note as a new generation of authors, inspired by English-language bestsellers, are writing for a growing audience of young women, many of whom are choosing…

Radio France Internationale

France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals

France's heartache in penalty shootouts is over. So is Cristiano Ronaldo's last-ever European Championship.

The Guardian - UK

Skip the coast: three of Europe’s loveliest lakes to visit – by travel experts

Three writers pick their favourite lakeside getaways in France, Germany and Italy, with boat trips and great places to stay and eat

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league in need of international rescue after nadir of French farce

A sparse crowd watched an England victory that was once again disappointing viewing and felt like the lowest ebb

Cycling News

'Up until now, I've been sprinting purely on instinct. I'm afraid that will be more difficult' - Jasper Philipsen feels relegation will impact Tour de France campaign

Speaking in his column in Het Belang van Limburg, Philipsen said he felt targeted by the penalty

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