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Only seven EU countries require parties to reveal identity of all private donors

Spain and France are among the most opaque when it comes to declaring who party funders are, analysis shows

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

Political donations in France swerve to the right as Le Pen’s niece raises more than Macron

Marion Maréchal’s Reconquête received nine times more donations than Marine Le Pen’s National Rally, analysis reveals

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024

Jonas Vingegaard making strides in comeback for third Tour de France bid

Two-time Tour champion training at altitude, hoping to join rest of team after Dauphiné

Cycling News · May 29, 2024

French fries: why chips are off the menu at the Paris Olympics

It’s not just pommes frites. Beef bourguignon, avocado and foie gras will also be unavailable

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024

Bezzecchi "not upset" to fall out of factory Ducati MotoGP seat frame

VR46 rider Bezzecchi was an outside contender for the title during his breakthrough 2023 campaign, where he eventually finished third in the standings to champion Francesco Bagnaia and second-placed Jorge Martin after scoring victories in Argentina, France and India.

Autosport · May 29, 2024

UK's Royal Mail Buyout: Who Is Czech Billionaire Kretinsky?

A billionaire with interests in football clubs, media outlets, supermarkets and now the potential new owner of Britain's Royal Mail, Czech Daniel Kretinsky retains a stubbornly low profile internationally.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

Sofia Kenin was 4-13 before the French Open. Now she is into the third round after beating Garcia

Sofia Kenin is into the third round at Roland Garros after eliminating 21st-seeded Caroline Garcia of France 6-3, 6-3

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Bezzecchi "not upset" to have fallen out of factory Ducati MotoGP seat talks

VR46 rider Bezzecchi was an outside contender for the title during his breakthrough 2023 campaign, where he eventually finished third in the standings to champion Francesco Bagnaia and second-placed Jorge Martin after scoring victories in Argentina, France and India.

Motorsport · May 29, 2024

A Jewish veteran from London prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A Jewish veteran is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

France’s headscarf ban in the 2024 Summer Olympics reflects a narrow view of national identity, writes a scholar of European studies

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris have sparked a discussion about whether female Muslim athletes who wear a headscarf should be allowed to compete.

The Conversation · May 29, 2024