It will bring clarity for European makers of cars, planes and chemicals. But the EU had initially hoped for a zero-for-zero tariff deal. And the 15% baseline tariff, while an improvement on the threatened rate of 30%, compares to an average U.S. import tariff rate of around 2.5% last year before Trump's return to the White House.

Leaders from Europe's two largest economies have led a chorus of gloomy reactions to the trade deal struck between EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump.

France is calling on the European Union to pressure Israel to agree to a two-state solution with the Palestinians.

Lorena Wiebes prevailed in a chaotic sprint to claim victory in the third stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Monday, edging fellow Dutch rider Marianne Vos who took the overall lead after a 163.5km ride from La Gacilly to Angers.

The 33-year-old is the second GC competitor to drop out of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes with stomach issues after Marlen Reusser.

A woman who says cycling saved her life has completed the men's Tour de France route to raise money for charity. Amy Hudson cycled 6,556km (4,073 miles) on the formidable course, as well as the transfers in between the stages. The 29-year-old, from Mickleover, Derby, also managed to raise more than £70,000 for a mental health charity.

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Israel and the United States angrily — and wrongly — condemned French president Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of a Palestinian state.