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Beefeater barmy army bring British eccentricity to Tour de France
The Times
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Spectators sprawled in the sun, many wearing face paint and some going shirtless, on the roadside of Mont Ventoux. Seven men, however, had ensured their Yeomans Warder state dress matched as they waited for stage 16 of the Tour de France on...
Thailand Launches “The New Thailand” Vision to Redefine Tourism in 2026
Breaking Travel News
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July 23, 2025
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has unveiled its 2026 strategy under the theme “Value is the New Volume”—ushering in The New Thailand and signalling a bold shift to redefine Thai tourism through...
Our pick of the best affordable hotels in Paris under £150
The Times
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As sleek as a bottle of Chanel no. 5, Paris’ hotels have a reputation for glamour… and expense. However, its residents’ famous eye for design does extend to more budget friendly options, particularly in neighbourhoods that are not home to major...
Why The Airbus A380’s Main Landing Gear Needs 20 Tires
Simple Flying
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July 27, 2025
When the Airbus A380 first took to the skies in 2005, it rewrote the rules of long-haul travel. But beneath its double-decked fuselage and luxurious upper deck lies one of its most complex engineering feats: a landing gear system with 22 wheels....
'We sold everything we own to travel Europe in a motorhome - here are two places we love'
Belfast Live
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July 23, 2025
Matt Davies Trendswatch Reporter 13:39, 23 Jul 2025 An intrepid couple who sold their home and now travel around Europe in a motorhome have named two of their favourite lesser-known destinations. In an exclusive interview, Steve and Wendy, a...
BREAKING: French President Macron sues Candace Owens for defamation over claims his wife is transgender
The Advocate
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July 23, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against right-wing commentator Candace Owens, alleging that she orchestrated a “campaign of global humiliation” by falsely claiming...
Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Claim That France’s First Lady Was Born a Man
The New York Sun
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July 23, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigette are taking American political commentator Candace Owens to court for championing a conspiracy theory about the biological sex of France’s first lady. The defamation lawsuit was filed in...
Macrons sue US influencer over claims France's first lady was born male
Mint
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July 23, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron have filed a defamation lawsuit in the US against influencer Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading damaging falsehoods, including the claim that France’s First Lady was born male, a...
7 ideas for your French summer holidays this year
The Local - France
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July 23, 2025
Whether you're planning a trip to France or you already live here and are looking for ideas for the summer break, here are our suggestions for exploring some of the country's best off-the-beaten track attractions. There's a reason that France is...
How to avoid travel disruption across air, rail, road and ferries this weekend
The Independent
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July 23, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Spain’s tourism boom prices out locals from their own holiday resorts
Olive Press
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July 23, 2025
BY JOSIE SHARP AS temperatures soar in the summer months, tourists are not the only ones dreaming of the coast, but it is becoming impossible for the average Spanish family. According to Cetelem Observatory, the national average holiday budget for...
Tour de France Femmes 2025 preview
Cyclist
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July 23, 2025
The Tour de France Femmes returns on Saturday 26th July 2025. The fourth edition sees the race extended to nine days of racing. Just like the men’s race, in 2025 the route won’t leave France, with the first few stages in Brittany before heading...
How to watch the Tour de France Femmes 2025
Cyclist
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July 23, 2025
The Tour de France Femmes is upon us. The fourth edition of the race will start with a Breton Grand Départ on Saturday 26th July 2025. After a stellar edition in 2024, the race has been lengthened to nine days, starting in Brittany this weekend....
Boy drowns at Cretan beach
Kathimerini
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NEWS [InTime News] A 7-year-old boy lost his life on Wednesday after being pulled unconscious from the sea at Mades beach in Crete’s Heraklion region. According to initial reports, the cause of death is attributed to drowning. The child,...
Sagrada Familia tops global rankings as Tripadvisor reveals world’s best travel experiences for 2025
The European Magazine
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July 23, 2025
Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia has been named the world’s leading attraction in Tripadvisor’s annual Travelers’ Choice Awards, while Florence’s Renaissance & Medici Tales tour takes the crown as the top experience. The 2025 list, based on...
World’s most visited country misses out in traveller ranking of best cities
Euronews
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July 22, 2025
Published on 22/07/2025 - 16:21 GMT+2 Florence has been named Europe’s top city in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, a reader-voted survey that highlights travellers’ favourite destinations around the globe. The Tuscan capital came in...
Taiwan raises travel alert for Brazil, Reunion amid chikungunya outbreak
Taipei Times
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July 23, 2025
Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised its travel alert for Brazil and the French overseas territory of Reunion Island to Level 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution as the global chikungunya outbreak worsens. In...
French anger looms as PM proposes holiday cuts
The Spectator Australia
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July 17, 2025
Banning the baguette, perhaps? Or making it compulsory to eat a sandwich at your desk at lunchtime? If you think hard enough, it is possible to imagine reform that would create more anger in France. Even so, Prime Minister François Bayrou’s plan...
France jails three in champagne 'slaves' case
RTL Today
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July 22, 2025
A French court on Monday jailed three people for human trafficking in the champagne industry, exploiting seasonal workers and housing them in appalling conditions. The Champagne region is under tough scrutiny, with another inquiry looking into the...
Shipwreck of Revolutionary War frigate resurfaces on Scottish beach
Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C
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An engraving of the Siege of Quebec on September 13, 1759. The HMS Hind, which participated in the battle, was found and identified off the coast of the Scottish island Sanday. (The Library of Congress) LONDON — Ferocious winter storms are not...