This week, more than 220,000 people were evacuated from their homes across France, fleeing wildfires burning across the country. The Guardian’s Paris correspondent angelic chrysaphis Reports from Bordeaux, the historic center of the wine-growing country, as flames move towards the outskirts of the city. We have heard of displaced people camping in hangars in the
The shoot will take place with professional photographer Nais Mohammed ahead of the Beachman launch in France on August 7. This is no ordinary fashion shoot: they are looking for people who share their values: the freedom of the 60-70s that they are achieving with their neo-retro but modern bikes. No license required: The Beechman
Firefighters in France and Spain face another day battling wildfires that have resulted in the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people, with fears of another heatwave this week. French authorities have said this year’s wildfires, particularly the Gironde fire near the south-western city of Bordeaux, are ‘completely extraordinary’. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment
Forget laboratory tests: the Tour de France provides a real-world look at the limits of human fitness. Tadej Pogačar wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey bicycle with a bunch of riders (Photo: Jeff Patchaud/AFP via Getty Images) Published on July 23, 2026 08:39 am The official record for highest VO2 max belongs to a former
On July 24, 1534, French explorer Jacques Cartier committed a symbolic act that would echo through centuries of North American history. Standing on the shore of Gaspé Bay, in present-day Quebec, he raised a large wooden cross bearing the French royal coat of arms and claimed the surrounding lands in the name of King Francis
England manager Thomas Tuchel has given a clear explanation for Bukayo Saka’s up-and-down role during the World Cup, despite the Arsenal winger’s sensational hat-trick in the high-scoring Bronze final against France. Saka stunned the crowd in England’s thrilling 6-4 win over France in Miami, reigniting debate over his limited involvement throughout the tournament. Saka, once
Tension arose within the France national team following their 2–0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, with Ousmane Dembélé’s half-time criticism reportedly sparking dissent among his teammates. Didier Deschamps’ side, favorites to reach a third consecutive World Cup final, faltered in Dallas as Mikel Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty gave Spain the lead, with Les
Published on July 15, 2026 11:43 am Tour de France riders are premier athletes who eat like a pack of wild animals. The world’s best cyclists eat between 5,000 and 8,000 calories a day on the Tour. This is two to three times more than the guideline intake for a sedentary adult. But this is
Rate, Review, Share apple podcasts And join the conversation over email. Today on the Podcast; Spain performed brilliantly and entered the World Cup final by defeating France 2-0. Luis de la Fuente’s team again had such good possession of the ball and the French had no answer. This was Didier Deschamps’ final game as France
The Tour de France is currently underway, taking on the world’s top cyclists through 21 grueling stages across some of France’s toughest terrain. And to bring the taste of the coveted race to the gym, planet health A circuit-style workout created inspired by the movements cyclists use to build strength, endurance and core stability. The