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Quick Facts on Former French President Sarkozy: Age, Wife, Current Controversy and Why He Was Stripped of the Legion of Honour

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, has been convicted of criminal conspiracy and stripped of the prestigious Legion of Honor. From his marriage to Carla Bruni to his fall from grace, here's what to know.

International Business Times UK

'It's been a long time coming': Celia Géry sprints to a French victory after attritional first-ever women's under-23 road race at the World Championships

A two-pronged attack from France on the final climb saw Géry power to an assured victory in Kigali

Cycling Weekly

Road World Championships: Célia Gery nails uphill sprint and makes history with women's U23 road race victory for France

Slovakia's Viktória Chladoňová earns silver and Spain's Paula Blasi takes bronze

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Scots soldiers laid to rest exactly 110 years after they fell in First World War

The MoD’s war detectives used DNA to identify the remains, which were found during construction work near Lens, a city in northern France.

Evening Standard

France's Sarkozy: From Palace To Prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007 boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term and the ex-president is now set to go to prison in a spectacular downfall.

International Business Times

The fall of France's Nicolas Sarkozy, from palace to prison

Radio France Internationale

'I feel ready for it' - Favourite Pauline Ferrand-Prévot recovered from Tour de France victory and ready to fight for a career 16th rainbow jersey at Rwanda Worlds

'I did some intensity and the numbers were quite good' says Frenchwoman in pursuit of second career road world title after winning in Ponferrada in 2014

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France accused of restricting protests and eroding democracy

France’s human rights record is under fire, with a new report warning that freedoms once taken for granted are being steadily chipped away.

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At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as Western countries recognise Palestinian statehood

Meanwhile, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has slammed Western countries that have recently recognised Palestinian statehood.

Euronews

Why Portugal and Spain are the most vulnerable European countries to blackouts

The general blackout on 28 April could be a recurring scenario due to limited connections to the continental power grid, according to a new study.

Euronews

Two more people deported under UK-France migrant returns deal

Six people have been removed to France so far, while a family of three have arrived in the UK under a safe and legal route.

Evening Standard

From the Elysee Palace to a prison cell: The scandal-ridden life of Nicolas Sarkozy

IN DEPTH: The man known as the ‘hyper-president’ remains an influential figure in France, despite being plagued by legal troubles and allegations of corruption. Peter Popham looks at how the fiery right-winger was brought down

The Independent UK

France's Sarkozy ordered to serve prison time in historic first

A court in France on Thursday sentenced former French president Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in his trial over accusations the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi helped fund his 2007 presidential camapign.

Radio France Internationale

Meet Ali Akbar, The Last Newspaper Hawker In Paris

Ali Akbar knows everyone and everyone knows him: the last newspaper hawker in Paris, he zigzags each day from cafe to cafe, shouting humorous headlines in the heart of the French capital.

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‘Agreed’—William Saliba Makes Decision on Arsenal Contract, Real Madrid Transfer

The France international is into the final two years of his current deal.

Evening Standard

London losing billions of pounds of tourist spending to rival European cities says new report

New figures show spending in Paris, Milan and Madrid soars as London flatlines

Evening Standard

England team vs Canada: Red Roses unchanged for Women's Rugby World Cup final

John Mitchell keeps faith with exact same squad that defeated France in the last four

The Independent UK

What France’s crackdown on British tourists means for you: How to navigate new post-Brexit border demands

Exclusive: UK visitors to France must have medical insurance and cash worth half of national minimum wage

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Veteran who got 16,000 cards for 100th birthday set for France’s top honour

Dougie Shelley celebrated his 100th birthday at a tea party at the Royal Naval Association branch in Southend on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

England trust the process with conservative team selection for Women’s World Cup final

Head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 as the Red Roses aim to beat an impressive Canada side in front of a world-record crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday

The Independent UK

Forget Paris: Five overlooked French cities you can reach by high-speed train (from just $13)

While Paris steals an understandably large portion of the limelight, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals other French treasures that make for captivating vacation destinations

Radio France Internationale

Paris court to rule on Sarkozy’s fate in Libya financing scandal

Nicolas Sarkozy’s political legacy hangs in the balance as French judges prepare to deliver their verdict in the 'Libya cash' trial over the funding of his 2007 presidential campaign.

International Business Times

France's Sarkozy Set To Learn Fate In Libya Case

A Paris court is to issue its verdict Thursday in the trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy on charges of accepting illegal campaign financing from late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi, with prosecutors demanding a seven-year prison sentence.

International Business Times

'Shut Your Mouth': Low-paid Women Still Waiting For Their #MeToo

"You need the work," one woman said, "so you shut your mouth." "We have no choice but to keep working."

The Guardian - UK

Iran has hours to act or face UN nuclear sanctions snapback, says Macron

France’s president says Islamic republic must reveal plan to allow inspectors back into country as he meets his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian

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