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TOUR DE FRANCE

Valentin Paret-Peintre (left), wearing the climber's dotted "King of the Mountains" jersey, Richard Carapaz (center) and Mauro Schmid cycle in a breakaway during the 18th stage of the Tour de France between Voiron and Orci, France.
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Jul 24, 2026
Fight for King of the Mountains jersey heating up at Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar is the current leader in the race.
Spectators in a Citroen 2CV wave flags as the peloton rise past during the 14th stage of the Tour de France pack of riders between Mulhouse and Le Markstein, France, on Saturday.
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Jul 23, 2026
Tour de France routes come from 3-year labor of love
Beautiful scenery is a key consideration because ¡°people also watch the Tour for the beauty of its landscapes.¡±
Austrian rider Felix Grossschartner douses himself with water to cool down during the ninth stage of the Tour de France between Malemort and Ussel, France, on Sunday.
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Jul 16, 2026
Riders battle against extreme heat and fatigue during Tour de France
Drops of rain fell at the start of the Tour de France's 11th stage from Vichy to Nevers, bringing a much-needed but brief respite for the riders.
Tadej Pogacar cycles to the finish line in Gavarnie Gedre, France, to win the sixth stage of the Tour de France on July 9.
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Jul 14, 2026
French star says only superstars can win stages in current era of Tour de France
Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar won two of the opening nine stages, as did Belgian Tim Merlier, the world¡¯s best sprinter.
English has rapidly replaced French as the language of the peloton.
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Jul 6, 2026
English-language takeover of Tour de France forces even French riders to adapt
English has increasingly replaced French ¡ª and also Italian, Flemish and Spanish ¡ª?as the language of the peloton.
A wildfire burns in the Pyrenees-Orientales department, southern France on Sunday.
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Jul 6, 2026
Infernos devastate forests as Europe¡¯s temperatures rise again
Firefighters across southern Europe are battling blazes that have devastated an area over twice the size of Manhattan.
Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Men's Elite Road Race in Kigali, Rwanda, on Sept. 28, 2025.
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Jun 5, 2026
Tour de France favorites keep distance from each other ahead of race
Cycling¡¯s best stage racers have largely managed to avoid each other this season.
Paul Seixas (center) celebrates on the podium after winning the La Fleche Wallonne, a one-day race Herstal to Huy, Belgium, on Wednesday.
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Apr 26, 2026
Hype building around French hope Paul Seixas ahead of Tour de France
¡°All French people want him to be the new champion,¡± Seixas¡¯ Belgian teammate Tiesj Benoot said.
Tadej Pogacar, wearing the leader's yellow jersey, celebrates on the podium with his team after winning the Tour de France in Paris on Sunday.
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Jul 28, 2025
Dominant Tadej Pogacar cruises to fourth Tour de France title
Pogacar, the defending champion, embarked from the start in Lille as clear favorite and won four stages along the way.
Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium as the overall leader of the Tour de France on Saturday in Jura.
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Jul 27, 2025
One of the hardest Tours, Pogacar says, as he moves to brink of fourth win
The defending champion leads Jonas Vingegaard by 4:24 in the general classification heading into Stage 21, which will feature a spectacular finale in Paris.
Tadej Pogacar leads rival Jonas Vingegaard during the ascent of La Plagne on Friday in the French Alps.
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Jul 26, 2025
Master Pogacar has Tour de France peloton under his thumb
The contrast with Pogacar¡¯s almost effortless style on the last mountain day was striking as the three-time champion controlled his chief rival.
UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar in action during stage 18 of the Tour de France in Vif, France on Thursday
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Jul 25, 2025
Tour de France stage shortened due to infected cattle
The stage will now be just 95 kilometers long instead of the planned 129.9 km.
A protester runs onto the road near the finish of Stage 11 of the Tour de France on July 16.
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Jul 24, 2025
Activists protest Gaza war during Tour de France and call for Israeli team ban
Dozens of pro-Palestinian activists waved flags and unfurled banners on Wednesday as the Tour de France peloton rode through Dieulefit.
Tim Wellens celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 15 of the Tour de France in Carcassonne, France, on Sunday.
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Jul 21, 2025
Tim Wellens wins Stage 15 as Team UAE continues to dominate Tour de France
Team UAE rider Tadej Pogacar held on to the overall lead.
Ineos-Grenadiers rider Thymen Arensman crosses the finish line to win Stage 14 of the Tour de France on Saturday in the Pyrenees mountains of southwestern France.
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Jul 20, 2025
Thymen Arensman gives Ineos something to cheer about at Tour as doping cloud hangs
Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader¡¯s yellow jersey as he took second place by beating chief rival Jonas Vingegaard.
Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium after winning the 13th stage of the Tour de France in the the Pyrenees mountains on Friday.
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Jul 19, 2025
Dominant Pogacar not in a giving mood as Tour lead swells
After storming to his fourth stage victory, the three-time Tour de France winner dismissed the idea that he should back off to spare his competitors.
Tadej Pogacar (right) and Jonas Vingegaard in action during Stage 12 of the Tour de France on Thursday
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Jul 18, 2025
Vingegaard and team get a taste of their own medicine on the Tour
Vingegaard was left shattered by Pogacar¡¯s brutal attack in the climb up to Hautacam in the 12th stage, leaving the two-time champion 3:31 behind his rival in the standings.
Tadej Pogacar rides during Stage 11 of the Tour de France in Toulouse, France, on July 16.
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Jul 17, 2025
Race favorite Tadej Pogacar escapes unscathed after crash at Tour de France
Pogacar went down about five kilometers from the line, and the peloton eased off to allow the overall race favorite to rejoin.
Ben Healy celebrates on the podium after winning the sixth stage of the Tour de France in Vire Normandie on Thursday.
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Jul 11, 2025
Ben Healy rides to victory in Stage 6 of Tour de France
Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel took back the leader¡¯s yellow jersey from reigning champion Tadej Pogacar.
Alpecin-Deceuninck rider Jasper Philipsen crosses the line to take the first stage of the Tour de France in Lille, France, on Saturday.
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Jul 6, 2025
Philipsen wins windy Tour de France opener as Evenepoel trapped in split
Philipsen took the yellow jersey in a frantic sprint finish in the northern city of Lille, his 10th Tour de France stage win.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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