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The Tour de France 2026 peloton races along a scorching road in Corrèze, with spectators seeking shade at the roadside during the 9th stage shortened due to the heatwave.

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Tour de France 2026: Stage 9 shortened by 30 km due to extreme heat in Corrèze

Tour de France organizers (ASO) announced on July 11, 2026, that Stage 9 would be shortened by 30 km due to extreme heat in the Corrèze department. Météo-France had placed the region on red heat-wave alert. The race distance was reduced from 185.5 km to 155.5 km. The announcement came shortly after the finish of Stage 8 in Bergerac. According to franceinfo, this would be the first time in Tour history that a stage has been shortened for this reason.

11 July 2026 at 17:23

A man meticulously tends a grass tennis court laid out in the style of Wimbledon in his Brittany garden, surrounded by hedgerows and a grey stone wall.

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Wimbledon in Brittany: A Tennis Fan Recreates the Grass Court in His Garden

A Brittany-based tennis enthusiast named Christophe Natu has built a grass tennis court in his garden, directly inspired by Wimbledon, according to France Info. He maintains it with meticulous care. This initiative coincides with the Wimbledon finals: according to France Info, the women's final is scheduled for July 11, 2026, and the men's final for July 12, 2026.

11 July 2026 at 13:23

Expressive watercolor and ink sketch illustration: a dark-suited silhouette watches a football match on television from an official office, evoking a head of state following the 2026 World Cup semi-final between France and Spain from afar.

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2026 World Cup: Macron to skip France-Spain semifinal but eyes final

Emmanuel Macron will not travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between France and Spain, according to franceinfo. The Élysée has confirmed that the French president intends to cross the Atlantic for the final if France qualifies. According to franceinfo, the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, in New York. France's team is coached by Didier Deschamps for this tournament, according to the same source.

11 July 2026 at 12:23

Journalistic sketch illustration: French XV players in blue jerseys celebrating a try and facing the Australian Wallabies during the Nations Championship in Brisbane, 11 July 2026.

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France defeats Australia 42-26 in Brisbane (Nations Championship)

According to reports, France's rugby team defeated Australia 42-26 in Brisbane on July 11, 2026, during the Nations Championship. It was France's second match in this competition. France dominated the encounter overall, but experienced a dip in performance late in the first half, according to the same reports.

11 July 2026 at 11:23

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