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Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London after epic journey from France

The historic Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London after a complex journey from France. This significant artwork will be displayed at the British Museum for an extended exhibition. The tapestry depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings and the Norman invasion. Its transfer marks a celebration of enduring Franco-British relations and…

The Economic Times

Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum under cover of darkness

After almost 1,000 years, the Bayeux Tapestry is back on English soil – spirited to London's British Museum on Friday in the dead of night, after a high-tech and high-security operation in which any slip-up could have spelled disaster.

Radio France Internationale

Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely in UK after loan from France

The medieval Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London after nearly 1,000 years early on Friday. The tapestry is on loan from France for a year and will be exhibited at the British Museum. Its journey has been surrounded by secrecy due to security concerns.

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Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum in dead of night after top-secret journey from France

The 1,000-year-old artwork was spirited across the Channel Tunnel in a police-guarded truck

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London: Legendary 950-year-old cloth now inside British Museum ahead of show

Around 7.5 million people are expected to see the tapestry in London when it goes on show from September to July 2027.

Evening Standard

Bayeux Tapestry loan provides chance to ‘write next chapter’ says Macron

Around 7.5 million people are expected to see the tapestry in London when it goes on show from September to July 2027.

The Independent UK

Syria arrests IS group-linked suspects over Damascus bombings during Macron visit

Syrian authorities said on Thursday they had arrested several suspects accused of carrying out a series of bombings in Damascus including attacks during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit this week. The interior ministry said security forces dismantled the entire cell, while an official blamed the Islamic State group, which has…

France 24

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Syria says it arrested suspects behind the Damascus bombings during Macron's visit

Syrian authorities say they've arrested several suspects accused of a string of explosions in Damascus, including the bombings during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit this week

The Independent UK

'He's on a good team' - French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Tour de France and urges Paul Seixas to stay with Decathlon CMA CGM

'I hope he wins one or more stages and maintains this good GC position' Macron says of Seixas

Cycling News

Bayeux Tapestry begins epic journey from France to London: source

PARIS (FRANCE) - The medieval Bayeux Tapestry began a hugely complicated journey on Thursday that will see it leave France for the first time in more than 900 years for an exhibition in the British capital.

Bangkok Post

'The race went perfect for us' – Tadej Pogačar reaches new level of dominance at Tour de France on stage six

World champion leads the race by almost three minutes after one of his most supreme days

Cycling Weekly

'I was where I should be' - Paul Seixas passes first Tour de France mountain test on Tourmalet

French President Emmanuel Macron praises Decathlon CMA CGM super talent

Cycling News

Paraguayan Senator Faces Probe For 'Racist' Remark Saying Kylian Mbappé Was 'Desperately Trying' To Be French

France has opened an investigation into racist comments made by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla against Kylian Mbappé, following Paraguay's World Cup defeat.

International Business Times UK

Populism unites Le Pen and Farage. But she is a step closer to power

Marine Le Pen is a convicted criminal. But now she’s running for office and there is still no credible candidate to oppose her, says the academic Catherine Fieschi

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Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Trump demanded the US cut trade ties with Spain during a NATO summit. He also renewed claims on Greenland, which Denmark rejected. Later, Trump stated there was much love and unity among NATO leaders. Allies pledged significant military assistance to Ukraine for the year 2026. Spain rejected Trump's demands,…

The Independent UK

Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard again tonight’ after declaring ceasefire over at Nato summit

The US leader called the Iranian team ‘scum’ in an extraordinary tirade at the meeting in Ankara

The Conversation

‘Let the people judge me’: how Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage learned a potent populist tactic from Donald Trump

The European populist right has been at the top of the political agenda in recent days.

France 24

Why the Damascus blasts during Macron’s visit are a blow to al-Sharaa

The twin blasts that rocked Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria this week underscore the fragility of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s authority and the security challenges he faces. They also undermine the message of stability that Damascus is striving to convey to the international community.

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The Conversation

Despite World Cup team’s diversity, France is still wrestling with unresolved issues of identity and representation

At every Football World Cup and any other major football tournament, it is not only Les Bleus’ performances on the pitch that come under scrutiny, but also the players’ identities, their migrant backgrounds and the extent to which they represent France and French society. This recurrent question speaks to unresolved…

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Le Pen to run for French presidency despite conviction – her protege Jordan Bardella would make a better candidate

Marine Le Pen has confirmed she intends to run in next year’s presidential election in France, despite her appeal against a conviction for embezzlement of EU funds being rejected.

Radio France Internationale

Macron says Syria must not be destabilised after bombs wound 18

French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Tuesday that Syria must not be destabilised after twin bomb attacks near the Damascus hotel where he spent the night, during a landmark state visit to a country emerging from years of civil war.

Radio France Internationale

TotalEnergies to discuss Syria offshore exploration, still wary of insecurity

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said security concerns still rule out a return to onshore oil operations, but confirmed the French company is rebuilding its Iraq-Syria oil transit routes.

The Guardian - UK

Why is Marine Le Pen running for French presidency after court confirmed conviction?

A look at the case, the appeal court decision and how it could affect the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron

The Times of India

France's Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain

Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the…

The Guardian - UK

French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match

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