28 h. ago How a clairvoyant sparked ridiculous rumour that Brigitte Macron was born a man which social media fanatics believe IS true... as the French president's wife is once again forced to take legal action

As jets coloured the skies over the Champs-Elysees with trails of red, white and blue, Brigitte Macron stood at her husband's side and stared out across the Bastille Day parade.

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36 h. ago Onley and Blackmore lead the charge of young Britons at Tour de France

Future looks bright for UK cycling thanks to early-career riders bringing a brave, attacking approachFor more than a decade, the interest in British riders racing in the Tour de France was focused on familiar names – Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas – but now a new generation of English-speaking talent is making its mark on the world’s biggest race.Ben Healy, West Midlands-born but with Irish heritage, has been the revelation of the Tour so far, and was fully rewarded for his unrelenting efforts with the yellow jersey of race leadership on the Bastille Day stage to Puy de Sancy. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Moment bleeding soldier puts on a brave face during French Bastille Day celebrations as he continues marching with sword in hand

A soldier was seen bleeding from the ear before a horse bolted away and another fell as a bizarre series of events took place during the Bastille day parade.

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47 h. ago Watch: Spectacular firework and drone display lights up Eiffel Tower for Bastille Day

The Eiffel Tower lit up with fireworks in a spectacular Bastille Day display on July 14th.

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60 h. ago Ben Healy dethrones Tadej Pogacar to take yellow jersey as Simon Yates wins stage 10 at Tour de France

A monster Bastille Day stage through the Massif Central delivered the fireworks as UAE Team Emirates-XRG came under pressure

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61 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 result, standings and reaction as Ben Healy dethrones Tadej Pogacar in yellow on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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62 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 result, reaction and standings as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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63 h. ago Brigitte Macron puts on a brave face as she joins husband Emmanuel for French Bastille Day celebrations as furore over ludicrous claim she is actually a man continues

The nation marked Bastille Day on Monday with an unprecedented parade on the Champs-Elysées after President Emmanuel Macron warned of Russia's 'threat' to Europe

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64 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 route and updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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64 h. ago Children from across Livingston celebrate Bastille Day in true French style

The celebration brought France to West Lothian with French music, food, games, and art activities, offering young learners a memorable introduction to both the language and culture of France.

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65 h. ago Best French restaurants in London, from L’Escargot to Les 2 Garcons

From three-Michelin-starred temples of haute cuisine to neighbourhood bistros, the Standard team go à la française

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66 h. ago Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s highest honour as country marks Bastille Day

She has been named a knight of the Legion of Honour

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67 h. ago France celebrates Bastille Day with fireworks, axes and a flypast

There will be festivities in nearly every French town

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67 h. ago Tour de France 2025 live: Stage 10 start time and route updates as GC contenders do battle on Bastille Day

Race favourites Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard could clash on this undulating road to the finish line atop Puy de Sancy, the highest peak in France’s Massif Central region

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68 h. ago Bastille Day recipes: Four French classics to cook and share

Shellfish bisque, onion tartlette, braised lamb shoulder and crème brûlée – Leeds restaurant Bavette shares a celebratory menu that proves French food still rules the (revolutionary) roost

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68 h. ago Bastille Day: How and why France celebrates the national holiday

France is marking the day with parades, fireworks, and festivities nationwide

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68 h. ago Emmanuel Macron warns Europe’s freedom faces 'greatest threat’ since World War Two

French President pledges to increase military budget as his nation celebrates Bastille Day

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69 h. ago Fireworks, warplanes and axes: How France celebrates Bastille Day

France celebrates Bastille Day on Monday with parades, fireworks, and festivities nationwide

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3 d. ago Tour de France stage 10 preview: Route map, profile and start time as GC contenders set for battle on Bastille Day

Mountains are on the menu for first time in this year’s Tour de France on a punishing mountain stage

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3 d. ago Macron promises to boost France’s defence budget by €6.5bn over next 2 years

President says ‘freedom has never been so threatened since 1945’ in address ahead of Bastille Day parade

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