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Fresh appeal in 50-year mystery of Birmingham woman who vanished in France

Sarjit Kaur Mann was just 20 when she went missing following a family holiday

The Independent UK · Aug 8

'We were hoping to make more of a dent' – Mont Ventoux effort leaves Cédrine Kerbaol moving up Tour de France Femmes GC but still aiming higher

French EF Education-Oatly rider now sitting in sixth overall and 'stage nine is super hard so we keep going for it' says sports director Carmen Small

Cycling News · Aug 8

Niewiadoma-Phinney seizes Tour de France Femmes lead on Mont Ventoux

Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney sprung a surprise on her two rivals Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering with a long-range solo win at Mont Ventoux during the Women's Tour de France Queen stage on Friday, edging her into a narrow overall lead.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 8

How Neck Injuries Can Happen Even When You Survive a Serious Car Crash, Following Minnie Driver's Accident

Minnie Driver's car crash in France left her with a sprained neck, highlighting how sudden collision forces can cause injuries and delayed symptoms.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

The EU has new anti-Beijing instruments, but will China have to face the music?

When Western companies rushed into China in the 1980s and 1990s, they traded their latest technology for market access. Now, China has absorbed, adapted and improved foreign know-how and is flooding Europe with advanced products, while the European Union's trade deficit balloons. As Paris and Berlin finally align on a…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 7

Exclusive: WFP to extend Palantir contract despite concerns raised in leaked audit

The UN's World Food Programme is finalising a five-year renewal of its contract with US data software firm Palantir despite “key privacy concerns” raised in a leaked 2025 internal audit. The audit, seen by PassBlue and FRANCE 24, reveals UN misgivings about allowing Palantir to process data for the world’s…

France 24 · Aug 7

'I really should have closed the gap straight away' – Demi Vollering harbours Mont Ventoux regrets as Niewiadoma-Phinney soars into Tour de France Femmes lead

'Until the finish line in Nice, all is possible' says FDJ directeur sportif Nicolas Maire

Cycling News · Aug 7

No fairytale Mont Ventoux comeback for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot as team still without answers on underwhelming Tour de France Femmes

'Looking at last year's programme and this year's programme doesn't give us any insight for this moment, but we will do it, of course, afterwards' says team manager Rutger Thijssen

Cycling News · Aug 7

Winemakers across Europe face the challenges of climate change

Winegrowers in France are harvesting their grapes unusually early this season because of the effects of climate change. While the rising global temperatures offer a new chance for winemakers in northern and Scandinavian countries, experts say it’s too early to expect a drastic shift in the viticultural map.

France 24 · Aug 7

'Who introduced them?' US senator says it's odd to see Justin Trudeau frolicking around Katy Perry; 'He used to be in charge of a whole country'

Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were recently seen in France celebrating what is being termed as their first anniversary. A Republican senator (Alabama), Katie Britt, said it's kind of odd watching the celebrity couple frolicking because Justin Trudeau led a country. "It's like, he used to be in charge of…

The Times of India · Aug 7