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NGO says increased interventions have only increased danger as new data shows at least 15 children died in transit last year

Briton reflects on his 2012 Tour win, saying 'I threatened to leave' after teammate Chris Froome's Alpine attack

Dozens of heat warnings are in place across tourist hotspots including France, Spain and Italy

The 112th Tour will take place entirely within France and features a late twist when the peloton finally arrives in Paris after a gruelling route through the Pyrenees and the Alps

Lenny Martinez has left the French team stable in a bid to one day become a challenger at his home Grand Tour

Norway come from behind to beat hosts Switzerland 2-1 after Finland’s narrow win over 10-player Iceland

The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.

Spain are expected to win the tournament for the first time but England have a Golden Boot contender in Alessia Russo

Five-times winner Hinault remains France's's most recent Tour champion, in 1985