France will officially recognize the state of Palestine, "true to its historic commitment to a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," Emmanuel Macron said.

France denounced the trade agreement between the European Union and the U.S. as a "submission" on Monday though other EU states largely backed a deal they acknowledged was lopsided but which averts an economically damaging trade war with Washington.

Every year the Tour is a slice of a French summer – these are some of the most evocative images from the 2025 edition

Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas says the Tour de France holds "special memories" after his final ride in the sport's showpiece event.