Tour De France Stopped By Farmers Strike With Police Firing Tear Gas

The Tour de France was halted during stage 16 on Tuesday after a farmers' strike caused chaos on the route. Police tried to disperse protestors with tear gas, which drifted on the air and ended up affecting the riders. British duo Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome were among the cyclists that were forced to clean their eyes. Bales of hay were rolled in the road after farmers parked their tractors alongside the course in demonstration.

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Prince Harry Arrives For A Two-day Visit To The Netherlands

Prince Harry, 33, has kicked off a two-day visit to the Netherlands on Monday. The Duke of Sussex is attending the International Aids Conference in Amsterdam. The prince made a private trip to visit charity projects in Lesotho last month .

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London Tube Commuters Bake As Temperatures Hit 97f During Rush Hour

London commuters cook in temperatures of 97F inside crammed carriages . Yesterday was hottest day of the year so far as 92F was recorded in Suffolk. One worker said she'd quit her job if travelling conditions were like it everyday.

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Dad's Army Star Ian Lavender Reveals Identity Of Frank Pike's Father

Dad's Army star Ian Lavender says even he was in dark about on-screen father. Creator David Croft revealed identity to him on the final day of filming in 1977 . Lavender is also suffering from sepsis, which he says may end his acting career.

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Windsor Castle's Grounds Show Effects Of Uk's Record-breaking Summer

Castle's normally green and vibrant grounds reduced to shades of yellow and brown under the intense heat. When Harry and Meghan got married there on May 19 the landscape was bursting with swathes of greenery. UK bracing for highest temperatures for more than 10 years this week, as well as driest summer for 225 years.

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At Least Seven Dead And As Huge Forest Fires Destroy Homes And Vehicles In Greek Holiday Resorts

A witness saw at least four dead on the road in Mati, a village east of Athens. The Greek coastguard is also searching for 10 missing tourists who fled the fires. Greece issued an urgent appeal for help to tackle fires from EU partners. Wildfires not uncommon in Greece but a dry winter created tinder box conditions.

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Police Officer Who Sawed Through Car Window With A Knife 'left Motorist Fearing For His Life'

PC Joshua Savage, 28, filmed attacking Leon Fontana's Ford Fiesta with weapons. In the video he was seen using a baton to smash glass before cutting it with knife. Prosecuting, Jonathan Polnay said he came across in clip as a bully in uniform. Savage, of Wanstead, north-east London, is charged with possessing a bladed article, common assault and destroying property.

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