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The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most people killed were commoners

For a lot of people, mention of the French Revolution conjures up images of wealthy nobles being led to the guillotine. Thanks to countless movies, books and half-remembered history lessons, many have been left with the impression the revolution was chiefly about chopping off the heads of kings, queens, dukes…

The Conversation

Milan Kundera, a Czech exile who found home in France, dies at 94

Czech-born writer Milan Kundera, who has died in Paris at the age of 94, lived almost half his life in France. A self-described Francophile, he wrote his later works in French and was convinced that being in exile enriched his writing.

Radio France Internationale

Big-ticket defence deals likely during PM Modi’s Paris visit

PM Modi and President Macron. to discuss strategic convergences, defence deals, civil nuclear issues, space, cyber security, counter terrorism, climate change, renewable energy, and the international solar alliance. PM Modi to attend Bastille Day military parade, meet French PM, President of Senate, President of National Assembly.

The Hindu

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Groenewegen sees Tour de France duel with Philipsen as 'fight until Paris'

Jayco AlUla sprinter thought victory was within his grasp on stage 11 in Moulins

Cycling News

French police say no progress in search for two-year-old last seen on Saturday in south of France

The search is 'at the same point as yesterday,' according to the local prosecutor

Irish Mirror

Exhibition offers fresh perspectives on beauty

Following successful exhibitions in France, Hong Kong and Singapore, French contemporary artist JM Robert is showcasing his unique artistic perspective in Bangkok for the first time from now until Sept 14.

Bangkok Post

Tour de France stage 11: Jasper Philipsen makes it four in Moulins

The Belgian dominated a chaotic bunch sprint after a languid day in central France

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Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen flies to fourth sprint victory on stage 11

Perfectly-timed acceleration to the line in Moulins by Belgian leaves Groenewegen in second, Bauhaus in third

Cycling News

Putin provides a shot in the arm for Nato

When Nato held its annual summit in Brussels two years ago, all 31 presidents and prime ministers of the alliance’s member states dutifully showed up, but their hearts weren’t really in it. France’s President Emmanuel Macron had publicly declared Nato “brain-dead” in 2019, and nobody could find a good reason…

Bangkok Post

Recent French riots boost support for far right's anti-immigration rhetoric

Widespread riots in France sparked by the police killing of a teenager with North African roots have revealed the depth of discontent roiling poor neighborhoods — and given a new platform to the increasingly emboldened far right.

France 24

From Black GIs to Puff Daddy: how African Americans fell in love with cognac

In the quiet town of Cognac, France, on a quaint cobblestone street just off the banks of the Charente River, lies the Musée des Arts du Cognac. The museum recounts the history, savoir-faire, and world renown of France’s most famous hard liquor. The production of cognac began in the early…

The Conversation

G7 countries sign joint declaration in support of Ukraine at Nato summit

The UK, US, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Italy have signed a pact commiting to new measures to help the war-tour country in its war with Russia.

The Independent UK

Pello Bilbao and Krists Neilands extend contracts after Tour de France break success

Stage 10 protagonists both re-sign until 2026 after impressive breakaway performances

Cycling News

Bastille Day: Europe's oldest and largest military parade

PM Narendra Modi will be in France on July 13-14 to attend Bastille Day celebrations and parade as the guest of honour.

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'Since being shot he'd never ridden a great race, so he was terrified' - Kathy LeMond on the 1989 Tour de France

Extract from The Road Book (1989) reveals how Kathy and Greg LeMond experienced the most dramatic Tour victory ever

The Hindu

PM Modi to visit U.A.E. on his return journey from France

PM Modi to visit Abu Dhabi on July 15 to discuss energy, food security, defence with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Talks to focus on strengthening India-UAE ties in key areas and global issues.

Radio France Internationale

French news groups take Twitter to court over digital copyright

Three of France's biggest newspaper groups are seeking to force Twitter to appear in court over licencing fees they say the social media site owes for publishing their content. While Facebook and Google have reached agreements with French publishers, Twitter has so far refused to negotiate.

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Milan Kundera, who wrote 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' dies at 94

The Czech writer tackled big topics — sex, surveillance, death, totalitarianism — but always with a sense of humor. Blacklisted and banned in the Soviet Union, he left for France in 1975.

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Cycling Weekly

Tour de France stage 11 AS IT HAPPENED: Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins

It's another lumpy day out for the peloton, over three climbs and 179km

Cycling Weekly

23.2 million viewers watched the Tour de France Femmes live in 2022

A new report by Nielson Sports measures the positive impact the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift has had on the sport's growth.

The Independent UK

France's anti-immigration far right gets boost from riots over police killing of teen

Widespread riots in France sparked by the police killing of a teenager with North African roots have revealed the depth of discontent roiling poor neighborhoods

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2023 stage 11 preview: Route map and profile of 180km from Clermont Ferrand to Moulins

Jasper Philipsen is the strong favourite to win once again but Wout van Aert is desperate to end his run of near misses at this Tour de France

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2023 stage 11 preview: Route map and profile of 180km from Clermont Ferrand to Moulins (cloned)

Stage 11 of the 2023 Tour de France is a final opportunity for the sprinters before the road tilts up into the hills and mountains of the Alps.

Radio France Internationale

French insurers to pay out €650 million in claims related to rioting

France's federation of insurance providers has estimated the cost of burned buildings and looted shops during recent rioting and demonstrations following the police shooting of a young man would cost companies at least €650 million.

Wales Online

Pregnant women in dark about deadly bug you have to get a private test for

Other countries like United States, Canada, Germany, France and Spain routinely test women for the bacteria that can kill babies

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