British-French scientist receives French honour in New Year’s list Microbiologist Sir Stewart Cole has been director of the Institut Pasteur since 2018
Tributes made as last known Royal Navy Dunkirk veteran dies Lawrence Churcher died just days before his 103rd birthday
French president criticised for giving Légion d’honneur to Jeff Bezos Left-wing politicians say it shows how Emmanuel Macron favours the rich. The award was, however, reportedly decided on before Macron became president French World War One hero gains popularity boost from metal song Former PM and Line Renaud among those awarded French Legion of Honour US tennis icon Billie Jean King to be awarded French Légion d'honneur
‘I embraced France my whole life’: Patti Smith receives French award The American singer, now 75, was given the Légion d'honneur at a ceremony and performance in the US and said that it was ‘an immense joy’
Black US D-Day veteran awarded France’s highest honour aged 100 Osceola Fletcher, who was given a similar award in America last year, has spoken about how racism denied him from being recognised sooner for his efforts during the war