France denounced the trade agreement between the European Union and the U.S. as a "submission" on Monday though other EU states largely backed a deal they acknowledged was lopsided but which averts an economically damaging trade war with Washington.

Stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France is Saturday, offering breakaway riders one final shot at glory before the race heads to Paris for the grand finale.

* 2018 was Pogacar's breakthrough year. He won the Tour de l'Avenir, a stage race for young riders often seen as a springboard for the Tour de France. He also won the mountains classification in that race.

France has officially entered the space race with a rocket named Orbital Baguette One - and the name quietly nods to Star Wars. comments; shares

A woman who says cycling saved her life has completed the men's Tour de France route to raise money for charity. Amy Hudson cycled 6,556km (4,073 miles) on the formidable course, as well as the transfers in between the stages. The 29-year-old, from Mickleover, Derby, also managed to raise more than £70,000 for a mental health charity.

France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East’s future.

Every year the Tour is a slice of a French summer – these are some of the most evocative images from the 2025 edition

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