Author: France 24

The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, when it goes on display at London’s British Museum in September 2026. The 68-metre-long artifact, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, will be exchanged for artifacts from British archaeological sites.

Paris Saint-Germain easily defeated Real Madrid (4-0) and will meet Chelsea in the Club World Cup final on July 13.

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 9: Papers report on the blazing wildfires in Syria, Spain and France. Over in Russia, where independent media are discussing the “alleged suicie” of a high-profile politician, who was found dead hours after being fired. Also, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot praises Hitler and shares hateful comments on X after its latest update. Finally, magazines discuss Kate Middleton’s “fashion diplomacy” during Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Britain. 

Dr. Marwan al-Sultan, the head of Gaza’s Indonesia Hospital, was a renowned figure in the Palestinian territory. When he was killed last week in an Israeli strike, the Gaza Strip was left to cope with just one cardiologist as international groups warn of the devastating toll of the 21-month war on the enclave’s health sector.

Film critic Perrine Quennesson tells us why Palme d’Or-winning director Julia Ducournau’s latest feature “Alpha” divided critics when it screened at Cannes. She explains how leading actor Tahar Rahim transformed himself for the role and salutes the French filmmaker’s imaginative use of imagery in her daring films.

Tadej Pogacar is in the history books once again. The 26-year-old became the fourth-youngest rider to secure his 100th career win as he outsprinted Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Vingegaard in stage 4 of the Tour de France. Van der Poel retained the leader’s yellow jersey ahead of Wednesday’s time trial.

US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper after sending tariff letters to 14 different trading partners. Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on 1 January 2026. Plus, France’s parliament approves a controversial bill on agriculture which brings back a pesticide that was banned in 2020.

At least three crew members were killed when sea drones and speedboats struck a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier off Yemen on Monday evening, officials said.

“House of Cards” actress Robin Wright speaks to Genie Godula from the Monte Carlo Television festival, where she received a special career honour. The Crystal Nymph Award pays tribute to her 40 years in the TV industry. Wright talks about her career choices, her family and the fight for equal pay with her male counterparts. 

Tim Merlier edged out Jonathan Milan to win Stage 3 of the Tour de France, a stage plagued by multiple crashes. Stage 1 winner Jasper Philipsen was forced to abandon the race due to a displaced collarbone fracture and two broken ribs.