Women's Tour de France cyclists prepare for the 'Grand Départ'
The Cofidis international women's team, formed in 2021, is training for a shot at the title of the Women's Tour de France, for many the sporting opportunity of a lifetime.
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Tour de France: Van Aert wins stage 20, Vingegaard poised to win yellow jersey
Team Jumbo's Vingegaard tops the overall standings 3min 34sec ahead of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar, while Geraint Thomas of Ineos Grenadiers, the 2018 winner, stands third at 8min 13sec.
Late goal sends Sweden to Euro 2022 semi-final, knocking out Belgium
The Olympic silver medallists were strong favourites to progress against a Belgian side playing in their first ever knockout game at a major women’s tournament.
Irish Foreign Minister Coveney sees 'opportunity for a fresh start' as Boris Johnson quits as UK PM
Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney told France 24’s Europe Editor Catherine Nicholson that his government will respect whoever becomes the new prime minister in September.
France, the place to be? For many holiday goers, the summer will be French
The summer tourism season here in France is in full swing, as foreign tourists flood into the country. As for the French themselves, more than half of the population are expected to take a summer holiday. And the hot spots are a bit different than in years past.
The right to choose: EU lawmakers vote to protect abortion right after Roe v Wade overturned in US
In the European Union, abortion is currently available without conditions in 24 of the 27 member states. In Finland, a list of conditions applies, while in Poland abortion is only permitted in cases of rape – which the woman must ‘prove’ – or the woman’s life being in danger. In Malta, abortion is illegal in all circumstances, though in reality the proportion of Maltese women who do terminate pregnancies each year matches the EU average.
Why are Paris' iconic sparrows disappearing?
For bird lovers in Paris, it's an unsettling observation. Even if they listen closely, the sound of sparrows chirping is almost nonexistent. They used to be France's most common bird species, but colonies have all but vanished in the French capital.