The U.K. is the latest country to say it will recognize a Palestinian state — unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire. This comes as international pressure grows for Israel to address concerns of famine in Gaza.

TF1 Group unveiled stable financial results for the first half of 2025 with $1.2 billion in consolidated revenue and an 18% drop in net profit.

Wout van Aert denied Tadej Pogacar a prestigious stage win, but Pogacar is still partying in Paris having retained his Tour title. That's his fourth Tour triumph overall... now let's see if he goes for the Grand Tour treble later this year. Until then, it's 'au revoir' from the Champs-Elysees.

French cyclist Kevin Vauquelin said on Tuesday he had suffered a leg injury carrying a suitcase downstairs at home just days after finishing seventh overall in the Tour de France.

The cyclist who equalled the best ever Tour de France finish by a Scot at the weekend has been hailed as a hero in his hometown. Oscar Onley - who grew up in Kelso in the Borders - finished fourth overall in the gruelling three-week race.

Team SD Worx-Protime’s Lorena Wiebes out-sprinted Team Visma Lease-A-Bike’s Marianne Vos to win Stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes, her second victory in as many days. Wiebes was able to secure her eighth Tour de France stage success, taking her to 109 career wins in total, but had Vos on her wheel the whole way in to Poitiers.

French telecom operator Orange reported a half-year core profit in line with market expectations on Tuesday, buoyed by a strong performance in the French market and continued double-digit percentage growth in Africa and Middle East.