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AP PHOTOS: Police and military secure the city ahead of the Olympic Games

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open. Tony Estanguet’s confident forecast, delivered a year ago, looks less far-fetched ahead of the opening ceremony Friday. Squadrons of police are patrolling Paris streets and fighter jets…

The Independent UK

‘It is our destiny’: Meet the people who rebuilt Notre Dame

For the past five years, Agnès Poirier has had unique access to the army of artisans tasked with rebuilding the 12th-century ‘soul of France’

The Guardian - UK

With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open

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Britain behind Europe in arts funding and education, ‘crisis’ report shows

State of the Art reveals that while Germany, France and Finland have each increased culture spending by up to 70%, Britain has cut its budget by 6%

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s a very strange feeling’: can the man who won Olympic gold bring glory to the Paris Games?

2024 Games organiser Tony Estanguet tells how chats with British sporting legend Sebastian Coe have kept him on an even keel

The Guardian - UK

Planes, trains and automobiles: Pourchaire’s mad McLaren IndyCar dash

IndyCar supersub Theo Pourchaire has revealed that he was in the United States just three days before he was called up to drive for Arrow McLaren in Toronto – but was by then in his native France just after midnight on Saturday morning.

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Tour de France stage 21 time trial start times

Hilly 33.7km race against the clock from Monaco to Nice set to seal Pogačar's third maillot jaune

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Mark Cavendish survives the Alps to ensure his final Tour de France will end in Nice

Manxman makes time cut by 6:49 on stage 20 after being fêted at the start

Cycling News

Suspicion over Tadej Pogacar’s performance is ‘ridiculous’, says Tour de France legend Bernard Hinault

Doubts have swirled around the Tour de France peloton after an investigation revealed the use of controversial carbon monoxide rebreathing equipment in altitude training camps

The Independent UK

French police disperse demonstrators from port blockade over reservoir construction

French police removed demonstrators from the western port of La Rochelle with tear gas this Saturday, as environmentalists and small farmers mobilised against massive irrigation reservoirs under construction.

Radio France Internationale

Olympic torch continues its final relay across France

Hundreds of French towns and cities have hosted the Olympic flame since the torch relay began on 8 May in Marseille. RFI was in Eaubonne, northwest of Paris to catch the action on 19 July.

Radio France Internationale

How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director Thomas Jolly is capturing the essence of France

Thomas Jolly is preparing to share France with the world with the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony

The Independent UK

France condemns Russia's conviction of US journalist on 'fabricated' spying charges

France has slammed Russia's conviction of American reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in jail for 'espionage', with the foreign ministry calling the court ruling 'appalling'.

Radio France Internationale

‘I had the beach entirely to myself’: four gorgeous places in France off the tourist trail

The country is large enough to still produce surprises – Roman remains you didn’t know about, a seaside train line, vast empty beaches …

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As it happened: Tadej Pogačar dominant for fifth Tour de France stage win on Col de la Couillole

Yellow jersey strikes again on the final mountain stage, picking off Jonas Vingegaard in closing sprint after the Dane turned the tables on Remco Evenepoel's onslaught

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The weird history of Olympic football: Featuring Thierry Henry, protesting sailors and a very angry Hitler

France have an all-star boss targeting gold in Paris – if the past 128 years are anything to go by, he’ll have to navigate some bizarre events to succeed

Radio France Internationale

What’s in a name?

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the Eurosatory weapons show. There’s “On This Day”, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and bushels of good music - all that and the new quiz and bonus questions too, so click on the “Play” button…

The Times of India

Watch: Indian special forces' canine squad part of Paris Olympics security - a historic first for India's CAPF

A group of ten highly skilled dogs from various Indian Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and special commando units has been deployed in France to ensure the safety and security of different locations during the upcoming Paris Olympics, set to commence on July 26.

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European champions with club and country

A select group of footballers in the men's game have been crowned champions of Europe for both club and country. Here, a look at some of the most notable examples...

The Guardian - UK

Wembanyama leads rivals hoping to deny James and the US juggernaut

Can France’s 7ft 4in NBA rookie of the year and the hosts stop the Americans from claiming a fourth straight gold?

The Guardian - UK

‘The day it goes wrong? We won’t know about it … ’: life next door to a nuclear power station

France has 56 reactors – more than any other European nation. What is it like to swim, play and live in their shadow?

The Times of India

Indian athletes off to foreign shores to fine-tune last-minute Olympic preparations

NEW DELHI: Indian athletes have been busy giving final touches to their Olympic preparations for Paris. Several of the country’s 117 Paris-bound medal hopefuls have chosen foreign shores to fine-tune their game and leave no stone unturned in their quest for Olympic glory.

The Guardian - AU

Putting design first: six social housing projects from around the world

Australia’s commitment to social housing is far outstripped by rising demand. With greater opportunity, architects could deliver world class designs

The Guardian - UK

England dominate France to claim fourth World Rugby under-20 title

England’s young props, in particular, gave Steve Borthwick reason to consider a senior squad call-up after a strong showing

Cycling News

'I'm not a cannibal, I eat sweets' - stage-chomping Tadej Pogačar takes giant step towards Tour de France victory

Slovenian laughingly denies Cannibal comparisons as claims fourth victory of 2024 Tour de France at Isola 2000

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