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'A strong gesture': French delivery of SCALP missiles to Ukraine marks shift in Western strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that SCALP missiles, capable of striking the Russian army at long range, would be delivered to Ukraine. Western countries had previously been hesitant to fulfil Ukraine’s long-standing request for these weapons for fear of escalating the conflict.

France 24

Tour de France: Ion Izagirre secures solo victory on frantic stage 12

Late breakaway follows hectic first half of stage but no changes between Vingegaard and Pogačar

Cycling News

France steps up security for Bastille Day holiday to prevent resurgence of recent street violence

Recent riots have cast a shadow over France's Bastille Day national holiday, with an "exceptionnal" large-scale security operation planned for 13 and 14 July. In total, some 130,000 law enforcement officers will be mobilised over the weekend.

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Renfe's first Lyon-Barcelona trains arrive in France to compete with SNCF

The first trains run by the Spanish rail company Renfe have Thursday connected the French city of Lyon to Barcelona. Trains from Marseille to Madrid are due to run on 28 July. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition.

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Military deals in focus as France rolls out red carpet for Modi

As Indian PM prepares for a lavish dinner at the Louvre with Macron, New Delhi gets closer to buying more jets and subs.

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Podcast: A deeper look at urban and police violence in France's banlieues

As the dust settles on a week of intense urban violence triggered by the police shooting of a young man in the northern working-class suburb of Nanterre, we look at the causes and what, if anything, has changed in these poorer, multi-racial neighbourhoods since the 2005 riots. What role has…

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PM Modi in France to boost strategic ties, gets rousing welcome

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France blocks NATO plan for a liaison office in Tokyo

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance's head said he wanted to strengthen ties to counter China's growing influence in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Five Teams That Could Challenge the USWNT at the World Cup

While the U.S. aims for a three-peat, it will take on the largest field ever in a Women’s World Cup. And the competition will be fierce.

Sports Illustrated

French MPs approve huge boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war

France’s parliament on Thursday approved a multi-billion-euro boost to military spending through the rest of this decade, spurred by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fast-growing global threats.

France 24

Holocaust denier facing extradition to France has hearing moved to October

Frenchman Vincent Reynouard is wanted by French authorities after fleeing his homeland to avoid going to prison.

The Independent UK

France's parliament approves big boost in military spending, spurred by Ukraine war

France’s parliament has approved a boost to military spending spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

2023 World Cup: Getting to know Team Brazil

It's likely the final World Cup for Marta. Can Brazil finally break through under the tutelage of Pia Sundhage?

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Jasper Philipsen's Tour de France domination inspires Monument ambitions

Following four Tour de France sprint wins Belgian sprinter confident he could win Paris-Roubaix with right conditions

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Bastille Day: A brief history of France’s July 14 national holiday

France celebrates its fête nationale every year with fireworks, concerts and an extravagant military parade down the Champs-Élysées in the presence of the president, a bevy of politicians and often a foreign head of state as an honoured guest. The July 14 date of the fête commemorates two important events…

Radio France Internationale

India’s Modi heads for France to renew ties, preside over Bastille Day parade

Indian soldiers are in France ahead of the Bastille Day celebrations as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to preside over the national celebration in Paris and open a new chapter in bilateral ties.

Dynamite News

“Steady and resilient through darkest storms”: PM Modi hails India-France ties ahead of two-day visit

Hailing the bilateral ties between India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the relationship between the two countries are in an 'excellent' space and stood steady and resilient through the 'darkest storms'. Read further on Dynamite News:

France 24

Arms, not democratic values, on parade as Macron hosts India’s Modi on Bastille Day

French President Emmanuel Macron rolls out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Indian leader picked as guest of honour at this year’s July 14 Bastille Day military parade. But critics warn that by overlooking rights violations and democratic backsliding under Modi’s reign, France is sending the…

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Modi gets a Bastille Day red carpet, but China can rain on the geostrategic parade

India’s promise as a counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific led French President Emmanuel Macron to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi as guest of honour at the July 14 Bastille Day military parade. But does India have the will and means to deliver?

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Visit to France will provide new impetus to strategic partnership: PM Modi; Manipur Police file case against Meitei Leepun chief Pramot Singh, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Visit to France will provide new impetus to strategic partnership: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi said his visit to France was particularly special as he will join President Macron for the French National Day, or Bastille Day celebrations in Paris as the Guest of Honour.

Cycling News

Kuss looks to Alps as key in Vingegaard's Tour de France duel with Pogacar

American looks for sixth Grand Tour win as super-domestique

The Conversation

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…

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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.

The Hindu

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.

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