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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Expedia TAAP empowers travel advisers with new tools to drive growth and efficiency
Travel Daily News
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July 23, 2025
Expedia TAAP introduces platform enhancements including deferred payments, bank transfers, and service charges to boost travel advisers’ efficiency and earnings. SEATTLE – Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Programme (TAAP) announces the launch of...
South West tourist mecca's hidden crisis as 'locals have no hope'
Devon Live
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July 23, 2025
16:07, 23 Jul 2025 If there's a quintessential seaside gem that epitomises Cornwall, it's undoubtedly St Ives. Glossy magazines and travel influencers' Instagram feeds are brimming with images of its charming harbour, showcasing the crystal-clear...
All Blacks v France: Reviewing the performances of Scott Robertson and his men
The New Zealand Herald
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July 23, 2025
Four more tries elevated his tally to 42 (from 44 tests) to edge ever closer to claiming the All Blacks’ record. With 10 more tests this year few would bet against Jordan reeling in Jeff Willson (44 tires in 60 tests), Beauden Barrett (45 in 136),...
Comment: Cutting bank holidays will not save France's finances
The Connexion
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July 23, 2025
France compares fairly well to the rest of Europe and the world when it comes to bank holidays Pla2na/Shutterstock Ask many French people why they like to take time off in July, and they will say they want to be fully refreshed for their...
Taiwan raises travel alert for Brazil, Réunion amid chikungunya outbreak
Focus Taiwan
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July 23, 2025
Taipei, July 23 (CNA) Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has raised its travel alert for Brazil and the French overseas territory of Réunion Island to Level 2, advising travelers to exercise increased caution as the global chikungunya...
'We sold everything to travel around Europe - these are the two places we love'
Manchester Evening News
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July 23, 2025
A daring couple who swapped their house for a life on the road in a motorhome have shared two of their top under-the-radar European destinations. In an exclusive chat, Steve and Wendy, a retired duo from Brighton and Hove in Sussex, spoke about...
Ten Bastille Day facts that will have you shouting ‘Vive la France!’
Daily Star
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July 23, 2025
Bonne Fête Nationale! It’s Bastille Day – the French national holiday remembering the country’s bloody revolution. It all kicked off on July 14, 1789, when insurgents stormed the Bastille prison in Paris. But what else do you know about the nation...