France’s highest administrative authority is studying whether local bans on full-body burkini swimsuits are legal, amid growing concerns in the country and abroad about police forcing Muslim women to disrobe.

I see parallels between my mother’s experience... and the latest French statements banning women in burkinis, writes Roja Fazaeli

Dan Martin says he's prepared for a big tilt at the Tour de France: “Last year I went in a bit more nervous but this year I’m ready to race really proactively. I know what to expect.”

Twenty-year-old Alex Duffy triumphed in this afternoon's Grand Prix at the French show in Villeneuve-Loubet when he took the €6,250 first prize on the Edenrock Investments-owned stallion 'Tampa'.