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Arensman wins Tour de France 19th stage

Tour de France results: Race outlook after Thymen Arensman wins Stage 19

Thymen Arensman won the shortened final mountain route of the 2025 Tour de France, and Tadej Pogacar still controls the yellow jersey after Stage 19.

Associated Press News · 7h

A test of the mind and body: The story behind AP’s stage to stage coverage of the Tour De France

The Tour de France - one of the world's biggest sports races - is a test of the mind and body. The 112th edition features over 180 riders covering 2,000 miles, ranging from flat surfaces to mountainous climbs,

The New York Times · 19h

Tour de France, stage 19: Arensman wins at La Plagne, Lipowitz defends podium from Onley, why did Vingegaard leave it so late?

Thymen Arensman soloed to another win on stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, surprisingly outlasting Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar on the climb to La Plagne, the final hors categorie mountain of this year’s race. Florian Lipowitz, meanwhile, put 41 seconds into Oscar Onley to all but seal third place and the white jersey competition.

France to formally recognize Palestinian state

Associated Press News on MSN · 16h

French President Macron says France will recognize Palestine as a state

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.

TIME on MSN · 15h

Israel and U.S. Condemn France’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian Statehood: What to Know

"I will make the solemn announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in September," President Macron said.

U.S. News & World Report · 17h

How France's Recognition of the State of Palestine Could Shift Middle East Dynamics

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

Assad, Cour de Cassation and France

Reuters on MSN · 18h

France's top court says arrest warrant for Assad is invalid, new one can be issued

France's highest court ruled on Friday that an arrest warrant for former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was invalid as it was issued when he was still in office, but said a new warrant can now be issued as he is no longer a sitting head of state.

U.S. News & World Report · 18h

France’s Highest Court Upholds Some of Bashar Assad’s Legal Protections, but Permits Future Warrants

France’s highest court on Friday upheld some of Syrian ex-leader Bashar Assad’s personal immunity as a head of state while green-lighting possible future war crime warrants, drawing criticism from human rights lawyers and Syrian activists.

ABC · 1d

French court to decide if Assad can be stripped of immunity and tried for Syrian chemical attacks

France's highest court is ruling on whether it can strip Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian leader now in exile in Russia, of his immunity as a head of state

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How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 20: Live Stream Cycling, TV Channel

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

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UK, France and Germany call on Israel to 'immediately lift restrictions on flow of aid' to Gaza

"The humanitarian catastrophe that we are witnessing in Gaza must end now," a joint statement from the three countries reads.

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UK, Germany, France call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

T he United Kingdom, Germany and France are calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and "unconditional release of all ...

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Trump shrugs off France’s recognition of Palestine as Rubio, prominent Republicans blast move

Trump on Friday dismissed Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state — a gentler response than sharp condemnation from ...

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Tour de France organizers shorten stage to avoid diseased cows

Tour de France organizers have shortened Stage 19 of the competition to avoid a herd of cows which have suffered an outbreak ...

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Master Pogacar has Tour de France peloton under his thumb

Such is Tadej Pogacar’s domination on the Tour de France that what began as a frantic chase for stage wins has morphed into a ...

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Tour de France confronts a new threat: Are cyclists using tiny motors?

After a doping scandal upended the sport, professional cycling is pursuing dual challenges of keeping cycling honest and ...