Barry Hoban dies aged 85 as tributes pour in for British cycling and Tour de France icon

Cycling icon Barry Hoban has passed away aged 85 years old. The Yorkshireman won eight Tour de France stages across his impressive 19-year career as a professional.  Until Mark Cavendish, Hoban was the record holder for the most Tour de France stage wins …

Russia’s new hybrid warfare and disinformation campaigns targeting France

A US-based network combating foreign disinformation has detected another wave of information attacks from Russia aimed at the French audience. France has been the target of a disinformation campaign: five fake news stories identified by NewsGuard on social …

Sharjah shares sustainable cultural model in France

Under the directives of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority and Chair of the Advisory Committee of Sharjah World Book Capital, the emirate of Sharjah was represented by the Sharjah World Book Capital Office at …

France's Emmanuel Macron 'set for UK state visit in weeks' - months before Donald Trump

Britain is expected to roll-out the red carpet for France's Emmanuel Macron - months before the US President Donald Trump. The French President has been invited by the King on his first state visit to the UK at the end of May, according to reports. Mr …

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Israeli FM issues warning to France

Referring to French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that the French are minded to recognise a Palestinian state soon, Sa'ar said, “I hope they are not. We hear from them that a decision hasn’t been taken yet. I think it would be a grave …

Barry Hoban dead at 85: British cycling and Tour de France legend dies as tributes pour in

BRITISH cycling legend Barry Hoban has died aged 85. Hoban was an eight-time Tour de France stage winner and spent 19 years on the professional circuit. 1 Cycling legend Barry Hoban has died aged 85Credit: GettyTributes poured in after the sad news of his …

Macron urges scientists work in France amid US funding cuts

Macron did not mention the US, where hundreds of scientists have been dismissed in cutbacks to research that come amid a broader clash between Trump and Ivy League universities, France 24 reported. "Here in France, research is a priority, innovation a …

Tax scams, summer jobs, and must-see villages: 6 essential articles for life in France

From avoiding tax scams and how future spending cuts in France could affect you to tips for landing a summer job, plus 10 of the country's best villages to visit, here are the latest must-read articles for life in France. It’s tax season in France. If …

Moving to France: Visa errors to avoid and pet controls

Moving to France can be a daunting process. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions – this week we look at visa errors to avoid, help with online admin, bringing pets to France and swapping your driving licence. Here at The Local we’re …