No way am I wearing these,’ says my 14-year-old daughter Hannah. She’s referring to a pair of padded undies that were recommended by a friend when she heard we were going on a cycling holiday in France. Admittedly they’re little more than hot- pink nappies, but they should help prevent saddle soreness, so I pack … Read more
Tricky dog quiz challenges you to name 15 unusual breeds from around the world – so, do YOU have what it takes to score full marks? Playbuzz creator Michael Rogers tests your canine knowledge in this quiz Do you think you can name all 15 breeds correctly without any hesitation? By Claire Toureille For Mailonline … Read more
Macron ‘forced Boris’s hand on lockdown’ by threatening to close border and ministers were told Britain was on brink of running out of food Matt Hancock was told at start of crisis UK’s food supply chain about to ‘fall over’ Macron warned to act now or France will close borders – 3 days before lockdown … Read more
Ever since I was at school, I’ve been fascinated by the strange tale of the Children’s Crusade. It began in the year 1212, with a boy wandering across France and Germany. As the boy told vast crowds of wide-eyed admirers, he had been chosen by Jesus to lead a crusade of children to the Holy … Read more
The grandson of French film star Catherine Deneuve and the late director Roger Vadim has been arrested following a police swoop on a multi-million pound counterfeit money racket run by the Italian Mafia. Igor Vadim, 32, was on Friday in custody in a secure police station in Paris, where he grew up in one of … Read more
Navy tests the use of NETS to snare migrants in the Channel as record numbers cross illegally from France Military ships worked with UK Border Force to try out tactics in May and June Priti Patel revealed the scheme as she blamed Paris for the ongoing crisis More than 2,750 thought to have reached the … Read more
A panicked French minister made a very relatable mistake ahead of the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. French Minister Delegate for Industry Agnès Pannier-Runacher, 46, was attending a ceremony on the Place de la Concorde to mark France‘s national Day. However, the politician panicked when she realised she had left her face mask in her … Read more
Face masks could soon become compulsory in France, Emmanuel Macron has said. The French president used a rare TV interview on Bastille Day to come out in favour of a law that would compel people to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces – such as in shops and bars. Macron said he would like … Read more
‘Just worried there won’t be enough for the others!’ Piers Morgan poses with a huge plate of paella as he unwinds in St Tropez after jetting out of the UK By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 12:23 BST, 14 July 2020 | Updated: 12:42 BST, 14 July 2020 He has jetted out of Britain to … Read more
It’s fast, comfortable, and far more eco-friendly than flying or driving from the UK to the Alps. But it’s cancelled. To the massive disappointment of skiers, snowboarders and the ski industry, Eurostar will not be running its iconic ‘Ski Train’ this winter. But Britain’s winter sports enthusiasts aren’t taking the decision lying down and a … Read more