How to survive Paris during the 2024 Olympics For the uninitiated, Paris can be a lot. So, Fortune spoke to tourism, insurance, banking, and culture experts for their tips on navigating the city. Fortune · Jun 29, 2024
Far Right Scents Power As Tense France Ready For Snap Vote A divided France braced Saturday for high-stakes parliamentary elections that could see the anti-immigrant and eurosceptic party of Marine Le Pen sweep to power in a historic first. International Business Times · Jun 29, 2024
Polly Pocket creator dies in France at 74 Chris Wiggs made the first Polly Pocket prototype for his daughter, Kate, in 1983 The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
‘We need calm’: New Caledonia prepares for France elections as tensions simmer Both pro-independence and pro-France voters are unhappy with the status quo after deadly riots The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024
Three lessons from England’s knockout defeats under Gareth Southgate What can be learned by reliving the Three Lions’ losses at two World Cups and the Euro 2020 final against Italy? The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024
Clémence Botino Showcasing Elegant Style In White Ensemble Discover how Clémence Botino, Miss France, captivates with elegance and sophistication in a stunning white outfit, showcasing her impeccable style and grac... Top News · Jun 28, 2024
Tour de France 2024 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream today Florence hosts Saturday’s Grand Depart as Tadej Pogacar looks for historic double Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024
France's Macron battles to make up ground in final leg of election campaign Candidates were making their last campaign pushes Friday for the first round of voting in a high-stakes legislative election in which French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist government risks a drubbing at the hands of the far right and hard left. Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024
What is France's National Rally party and what does it stand for? The Right-wing party has been steadily detoxifying itself and is expected to do well in France’s parliamentary elections Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024
Conquering the far side of the Moon: Breaking down China's historic lunar mission China has become the first country to land a probe on the far side of the Moon and bring samples back to Earth. What does this new milestone mean for science, and how are geopolitics affecting human space exploration? FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Martin Barstow, professor of astrophysics… France 24 · Jun 28, 2024
Far-right National Rally in strong position ahead of France’s snap election, final polls show France votes on Sunday in the first round of a two-round parliamentary election The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
Body of missing London hiker, 70, found in Pyrenees by Spanish search team The search included mountain rescue experts from France and Spain Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024
Far-right National Rally strengthening in final polls ahead of vote Marine Le Pen’s party has pledged to boost spending power, slash immigration and restore law and order The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024
A complicated legacy - Tour de France's Italian start casts spotlight on Marco Pantani’s tainted glory Three days on Italian roads to mark the country's long relationship with the Tour Cycling News · Jun 28, 2024
Cycling News · Jun 28, 2024 ‘We wouldn't be here if we didn’t think it was possible to win’ - Mark Cavendish emotional for final Tour de France Manxman ambitious for sprints and reflects on his impending retirement and legacy
Al Jazeera · Jun 28, 2024 Euro 2024: Who is playing in the round of 16? Will Ronaldo, Mbappe play? As UEFA Euro 2024 enters the knockout phase, Al Jazeera previews the four key matches to watch in the round of 16.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024 Turkey opens another 'Kafkaesque' trial against scholar exiled to France The latest trial in absentia of Turkish sociologist Pinar Selek opened in Istanbul on Friday, after four previous prosecutions resulted in acquittal. Turkish authorities accuse Selek, who has taken refuge in France and teaches in Nice, of "terrorism" in a case that dates back to 1998.
Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024 France's tense political climate mirrors Israel's, says scholar Ilan Pappé Israeli historian Ilan Pappé has seen his book The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine reissued in France after a French publisher pulled it from shelves. He tells RFI that it fits with a broader political climate that limits freedom of expression, both across Europe and in Israel.
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024 Tour de France 2024: Tadej Pogacar looks a class apart in quest to pull off historic double Two-time winner has warned rivals he is in the shape of his life as he targets hat-trick of victories in cycling’s biggest race
Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2024 Belgium XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Euro 2024 today Domenico Tedesco to resist calls for major shake-up
France 24 · Jun 28, 2024 The age of 'Athcouture': Fashion meets sport in Paris Haute Couture week has just wrapped up in the French capital and the major fashion houses have taken inspiration from the upcoming Olympic Games to bring sporting details to their runway shows. Dubbed "Athcouture", some of the collections featured clear nods to the Games, past and present. FRANCE 24’s Jennifer…
France 24 · Jun 28, 2024 Why France's complex election rules limit media coverage France has complex election rules that limit each party's airtime during campaign season and require a media blackout over election weekend. The theory is that they guarantee "fairness", while limiting the risk of overexposure. However, it creates an odd situation where journalists have to avoid reporting on the biggest news…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2024 ‘It’s going to be tight’: Macron’s centrists struggle to deter voters from backing far right With the first round of France’s snap election on Sunday, the president’s allies are desperate to shore up support
Cycling Weekly · Jun 28, 2024 Will this be Mark Cavendish's record-breaking bike? Plus more Tour de France tech ahead of the Grand Depart Sir Cav will hope his new Wilier Filante SLR brings him his 35th win, Bora teams up with Red Bull for a tour-edition SL8, Israel PremierTech attempts to win over the home crowd and Lidl-Trek race on FSC®-certified rubber
International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024 France's Far-right Surge Risks Muddling Paris Olympics Message When the Olympics roll into Paris next month, the country could have a far-right government, risking seriously muddling the message around openness and diversity that organisers have been pushing for years.