A lawyer for the victims — more than 50 mostly undocumented migrant workers in France — said the court had made a "historic" decision.

Mathieu van der Poel's withdrawal means that 19 riders have now abandoned this year's Tour de France, with 165 lining up in Montpellier for the start to week three. Get Involved: #bbccycling on X, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

Mathieu van der Poel has withdrawn from the Tour de France due to pneumonia. His team, Alpecin-Deceuninck, announced the decision on Tuesday before Stage 16.

The 30-year-old had been enjoying the best Tour of his career, having won stage two and worn the yellow jersey on two separate occasions.

France's EDF is cutting its headcount overseas and scrapping bids on some nuclear projects abroad as it focuses on a major construction programme at home under new CEO Bernard Fontana, said two sources familiar with the matter.

A local woman has completed a solo swim from Jersey to France, a long distance swimming club has said. Rebecca Collins finished the open water challenge in seven hours and 54 minutes.