Potted history of the Tour de France in a petite podcast - The Good Life France
In this petite podcast episode, we're going to do a potted history of the Tour de France - the world's most famous bike race and share some of the most fun and incredible facts.
France deployed 1,000 security personnel to control unrest after curfew. Voting law changes inflamed tensions with indigenous Kanak population. [ more ]
Explore beyond Paris to experience the charm of the South of France with its diverse offerings and authentic coastal experiences through Airbnb rentals. [ more ]
New Caledonia: French forces clear roadblocks to airport DW 05/19/2024
France deploys security forces in New Caledonia to restore order following riots over electoral reform, impacting travel with flight suspensions. [ more ]
Netflix unveils trailer for 'Tour de France: Unchained' season 2 with focus on crashes and questions of doping
The release date for 'Tour de France: Unchained' season 2 is June 11, focusing on the drama from the 2023 Tour de France with doping questions highlighted. [ more ]
New Caledonia protests: Macron urges calm as 130 arrested amid anger over voting change
Paris adopted constitutional changes in New Caledonia sparking violent protests, leading to over 130 arrests and deployment of heavy security measures. [ more ]
France: Macron condemns 'odious' Holocaust Memorial attack DW 05/15/2024
Authorities and Jewish groups have condemned a hateful graffiti attack on a Holocaust memorial in Paris, stressing the significance of preserving memory and standing against antisemitism. [ more ]
Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?
The debate on law and order in France has intensified following the killing of two prison guards and the escape of a convict connected to gangland drug activities before the European elections. [ more ]
Mathieu van der Poel won't ride Olympic MTB event, puts full focus on road race and Tour de France
Mathieu van der Poel's summer race schedule focuses on Tour de France and Paris Olympics road race, skipping the Olympic cross-country mountain bike event for strategic preparation. [ more ]
Riots in French island territory New Caledonia over voting change
Several people have reportedly been killed in violent protests in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, after France's parliament passed a new law granting voting rights to French residents there.
France prisoner manhunt: witnesses film gunmen ambushing police van video
Elite French police are searching for gunmen who attacked a prison van, killing two officers, and freeing the inmate during the high-security transport. [ more ]
France prisoner escape: huge manhunt launched as gunmen kill two guards and free inmate from van live
The escaped prisoner in France named Mohamed Amra had a criminal history and was under investigation for a kidnapping and homicide case in Marseille. [ more ]
France rides AI wave to secure 15B in foreign investment
France secured a record â¬15bn in foreign investment from companies like Microsoft and Amazon at the Choose France summit, highlighting the country's economic allure. [ more ]
Crowds gathered around the waterfront of the port city to witness the arrival of the Olympic flame before it's 79-day relay across France, ending in Paris, where the Olympic Games will begin on July…
In photos: The Olympic flame arrives in the French port of Marseille
The Olympic flame spent 12 days at sea before arriving in the French port of Marseille on a three-mast ship for a ceremony kicking off the Paris 2024 Games season.
Watch: China's Xi Jinping meets Macron in France after MoD cyberattack
China's President Xi Jinping meeting President Emmanuel Macron in France to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations; recent cyberattacks attributed to Chinese state-affiliated actors. [ more ]
Macron invites Chinese leader Xi to visit the French Pyrenees
The meeting between French President Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping at a remote mountain pass symbolized reciprocal gestures and diplomatic efforts amid trade disputes and security concerns. [ more ]
Macron Adds a Personal Touch to His Diplomacy With China
The French President, Emmanuel Macron, prioritizes personal touches in diplomacy, showcasing his childhood mountain views to President Xi Jinping, despite adverse weather [ more ]
Thousands unite to protest anti-trans bigotry in over 50 French and Belgian cities
Protestors in Paris and Belgian cities rally against transphobia and proposed anti-trans legislation, advocating for trans rights and protesting against far-right attacks. [ more ]