- Aug 19
Emmanuel Macron and French political leaders attend funeral of Senator François Patriat in Burgundy
President Emmanuel Macron joined cabinet ministers and former prime ministers in Semur-en-Auxois on 25 August 2026 to pay tribute to Senator François Patriat, who died at 83.
- Aug 9
France: 28 departments on orange heatwave alert as temperatures retreat eastward
Météo-France maintained 28 French departments on orange heatwave vigilance for Sunday 16 August as temperatures retreat westward, while the southeast faces continued heat until mid-next week and severe storms threaten the southwest.
- Aug 4
Marlen Reusser wins Tour de France time trial, becomes first Swiss woman in yellow
The Swiss time trial world champion edged Lieke Nooijen by four seconds on the 21-kilometre course from Gevrey-Chambertin to Dijon, overcoming strong winds and a late scare to claim the overall lead.
- Jul 31
Niewiadoma-Phinney conquers Mont Ventoux to seize Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey
Poland's Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney attacked 9 km from the summit of Mont Ventoux on stage seven of the Tour de France Femmes, winning by 1 minute 16 seconds and moving into the overall lead by 15 seconds over Demi Vollering.
