is the leading automotive R&D center in Europe the Technocentre has been central to the development of Groupe Renault's future vehicles it will be the nerve center of the company's design and development The center is on the scale of a small city with 11,000 employees representing the full spectrum of professions responsible for developing the cars engines and gearboxes for Groupe Renault and the Alliance The site's architectural layout echoes the three main phases of vehicle development: preliminary studies project development and prototype production the Technocentre's employees are in constant contact with the design and engineering centers located around the world Quality of life is embedded in the architecture of the Technocentre, where, like in a small town, everything is within walking distance. The varied nature of the interior and exterior landscape design, punctuated by water features, makes it an enjoyable place to work. The Technocentre is a technology, skills and cutting-edge equipment cluster.The Technocentre is central to the development of tomorrow's vehicles: electric, connected and autonomous cars. 2024 15:47 UTCDan Bradbury moved into the final automatic qualifying position for the European Ryder Cup team with a dramatic victory at the FedEx Open de France The Englishman claimed his maiden win at last season's Joburg Open but entered the week on the outskirts of Paris just inside the top 100 on the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex and potentially facing a battle to retain his playing privileges over the final two regular events on the 2024 Race to Dubai And his victory at the 2018 Ryder Cup venue was not assured until the death as he made a hat-trick of birdies from the 14th in a bogey-free 66 and then had to sit and wait after setting the target at 16 under Click here to see full rankings. Over a dozen players had been in contention on the final day at Continental Europe's oldest national open and two of those 2018 Ryder Cup winner Thorbjørn Olesen and England's Sam Bairstow came up the last in the final group knowing a birdie would put them in a play-off and Bradbury was left to celebrate a victory that extends his DP World Tour season “The goal this week was to make the cut so I didn’t have to go to Korea (needing to) keep my card playing with Gunner (Wiebe) and Joe (Dean) they were both two shots behind me and I was second and they were stay in it – we all know the finish round here Bradbury - who will be making his Ryder Cup debut should he qualify for Bethpage - felt the tide turned his way on the 15th when he luckily avoided the water off the tee and went on to make birdie then just straight up pushed it – luckily it stayed on and I hit a horrendous putt that went in!" he said ‘there’s definitely something going for me’.” Bradbury's entry on 274.95 points was not the only movement in the top six with Dane Niklas Nørgaard finishing in a tie for 18th in France to move to third on 351.5 points Rasmus Højgaard remains on top of the qualification standings on 399.03 points ahead of Rory McIlroy (354.07) The qualification process will end at the DP World Tour tournament which concludes on Sunday August 24 2025 Timberlake x Nike shoe collab early access Le Golf National has hosted other big events All four of this year’s men’s majors are in the books, but three big medals are still up for grabs. Olympic golf is about to get started The competition gets underway Thursday in the men’s division with a 60-player field from 32 countries vying for gold silver and gold (the women’s competition which features 60 players from 33 countries The format is four rounds, or 72 holes, of stroke play, and the venue is the Albatros course at Le Golf National, outside of Paris. A longtime host of the DP World Tour’s Open de France (and the site of the 2018 Ryder Cup) the Albatros is no stranger to the spotlight But many fans might still find it unfamiliar here are five things to know about the course was co-designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert von Hagge prior to embarking on a career in golf design starred in television commercials as the Marlboro Man a once-flat expanse that was built up into a rolling layout with 45-feet of elevation change and a stadium-style configuration with room for some 30,000 spectators.  Sir Nick found it “tough but fair.” when the course hosted its first Open de France Nick Faldo followed up his opening-round 71 by calling the layout “tough but fair.” Earlier this week “I think it’s going to be a really good test of golf for everyone,” said Kim “You can’t really fake it around here.” The historical record bears that out In its tenure as a host of the Open de France the course has ranked among the toughest on the DP World Tour A tight course that favors precision over power the Albatros can be unkind to wayward drives and approaches It grows especially unforgiving as the round progresses with a punishing closing stretch that brings water into play on three of the last four holes the course is part of a luxury hotel that is also home to the 18-hole Aigle course and the nine-hole L’Oiselet course All of the courses are accessible to the public Josh Sens has been a GOLF Magazine contributor since 2004 and now contributes across all of GOLF’s platforms His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting of Are We Having Any Fun Yet: the Cooking and Partying Handbook All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Spaniard Jon Rahm carded a 5-under 66 to jump into a share of the lead with American Xander Schauffele in the third round of the Summer Olympics golf tournament Saturday in Guyancourt "It was a sticky start," Schauffele Happy to bounce back pretty strong on the back nine you just have to try and birdie the hard ones." Walk-in EAGLE putt to tie Jon Rahm for the lead Golf Channel and Peacock | #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/JG0AD7eT3C— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) August 3, 2024 Fleetwood turned in a 2-under 69 on Saturday and sits in third place at 13-under World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler of Team USA was 4-under in the third round and is tied with Ireland's Rory McIlroy Korea's Tom Kim and Belgium's Thomas Detry at 10-under Rahm totaled seven birdies and two bogeys in the third round an eagle and a bogey on Saturday at Le Golf National Jon Rahm regains a share of the lead with a LONG birdie make on 17 Golf Channel and Peacock | #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/OQMgOzkc0t— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) August 3, 2024 Fleetwood totaled three birdies and a bogey while Matsuyama recorded three birdies and three bogeys Wyndham Clark recorded his best round so far and is tied for 23rd with fellow American Collin Morikawa The final round of the men's Olympic golf tournament will tee off at 3 a.m Scottie Scheffler continues to be in contention for an Olympic medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS: Follow USA TODAY's full coverage of the Summer Olympics here The former Texas Longhorn is fives strokes behind Japan's Hideki Matsuyama Team USA teammate Xander Schauffele and Great Britain's Tommy Fleetwood for the lead He is three strokes behind Spain's Jon Rahm who is just off the medal podium in fourth at 9-under par "Only had one blemish which was good," Scheffler said on Golf Channel's broadcast after finishing his round on what he wants to clean up heading into the weekend If I continue to hit the way I have the last couple days Think that is what I need to continue to do to shoot some low numbers right here." Here's how Scheffler performed Friday in the second round of golf at the Olympics including his scorecard from Thursday's opening round: Scottie Scheffler Olympics Round 2 tee timeTee time: 5:06 a.m local)Scheffler is set to tee off at 5:06 a.m He will be paired with Rory McIlroy (Ireland) and Ludvig Aberg (Sweden) REQUIRED READING: Olympic golf leaderboard: Live results, tee times for Round 2 at Golf National in Paris Scottie Scheffler dropped to tied for 10th after Round 2 at the Olympics on Friday despite shooting 2-under par for the day One hole ended up hurting Scheffler on the day as he recorded a double-bogey on Hole 7 after hitting his tee shot into the thick and deep rough at Le Golf National He saved his day with a rather strong Back 9 where he shot 4-under across the nine holes thanks to recording four birdies Scottie Scheffler Round 2 Olympic scorecardResults are courtesy of the official Olympic leaderboard Results are courtesy of the official Olympic leaderboard All Headlines North Korea Sports Top News Most Viewed Korean Newspaper Headlines Today in Korean History Yonhap News Summary Editorials from Korean Dailies 4 (Yonhap) -- PGA Tour youngster Tom Kim finished in eighth place at the men's golf tournament of the Paris Olympics on Sunday the best performance ever by a South Korean male golfer in Summer Games shot a three-under 68 in the final round at Le Golf National in Guyancourt He ended up four shots behind the bronze medal winner Tom Kim of South Korea plays a shot out of rough on the 14th hole during the final round of the men's golf tournament at the Paris Olympics at Le Golf National in Guyancourt one of Kim's playing partners on Sunday and his close friend has six victories on the PGA Tour so far this year Tommy Fleetwood of Britain grabbed the bronze medal at 18-under after shooting a 66 on Sunday holding off the Frenchman Victor Perez by one stroke Kim hung around the medal contention after recording four birdies on the front nine But a bogey on the par-3 11th halted his momentum and a double bogey on the final hole pushed him further down the leaderboard The women's tournament tees off Wednesday with three South Korean LPGA players in the field: Ko Jin-young on the tour but is listed by her Korean given name at the Olympics This will be the second Olympic Games for all three: Yang competed in 2016 and Ko and Kim were teammates in 2021 An Byeong-hun of South Korea plays a shot out of rough on the seventh hole during the final round of the men's golf tournament at the Paris Olympics at Le Golf National in Guyancourt All News National Economy/Finance Biz Culture/K-pop Images Videos Korean Newspaper Headlines Korea in Brief Useful Links Weather Advertise with Yonhap News Agency The Golf National de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, located in Guyancourt, is considered one of Europe's most prestigious golf courses. Conceived in 1991 to house the Centre Technique National de Golf, it has hosted theFrench Open every year since then the world's oldest major international competition and a must for the world's best players Three years of work were required to transform the 139-hectare flat terrain into a site comprising two 18-hole courses and a seven-hole school course L'Aigle is a course more suited to golfers of all levels, while L'Oiselet is a 9-hole "school" course suitable for beginners. 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All rights reserved the Karidea Think Tank dedicated to automotive retail invited 37 multi-brand distribution groups to an exclusive discussion session with Luca de Meo accompanied by members of the Leadership Team the Group opened the doors of its design center in the heart of the Technocentre: presentation of the new products of its 4 brands Renault with a focus on vehicles reflecting innovations that meet the growing need for low-carbon and efficient mobility The Think Tank was held for the first time at a manufacturer's premises to address the main challenges of distribution and the transformation of the network essential to meet the new challenges of the automotive industry said: "The automotive industry is facing an unprecedented transformation we consider our network and our partners more than ever as a strategic asset for the Group and for the success of our brands There is no substitute for being physically present with our customers At the beginning of 2024 we reaffirmed our strong partnership with the network true to our win-win approach and while the Renaulution strategy has demonstrated its full potential for our dealers This event with Karidea was an opportunity to reaffirm our desire to fully engage with our partners to seize the opportunities opened up by the changes in the automotive value chain." "A big thank you to Luca de Meo for opening the doors of his design center and especially for this great first consisting of exchanging with the 37 European groups brought together by Karidea around the major challenges of distribution It was an exchange of unique density and richness as shown by the unanimously enthusiastic reactions of the participating Groups at the end of the meeting Understanding the areas of transformation in distribution moving from major trends to very concrete subjects identifying the challenges but also the opportunities for distributors in the medium term the exercise proved to be totally exciting," Jean Triomphe The "Renaulution" strategy has contributed to the strong growth in sales and profitability of our distribution network Renault Group has put product back at the heart of its strategy by working on the complementarity of its four brands and by favouring a value-based commercial policy The Group has launched more cars than the company has ever done in 125 years: 22 launches in 3 years modern range is positioned at the heart of the European market with more than one in two launches in the C segment or above The Group's horizontal approach allows us to capitalize on the traditional strengths of a car manufacturer while seeking innovations to better meet the new needs of our customers with partners at the highest level in the field In addition to the products to come in 2025 the Group presented future projects such as 100% electric commercial vehicles on an unprecedented basis making it possible to better meet the needs of last-mile transport an eco-designed family demo car – both embodying the challenge of decarbonization Renault Group has a long tradition of exchange with its sales network and regularly shares its vision on the evolution of its strategy Renault Group and Karidea join forces to meet the challenge of automotive distribution +33 6 03 16 35 20 +33 7 89 27 09 92 Karidea is a Think Tank specialized in automotive retail The founding idea of the Club is “brainstorming about the future of automotive retail” talking to experts to enable its members to better understand the trends and challenges of automotive retailing Our conviction is that Automotive retail has entered into a period of profound transformation which has only just begun under the combined pressure of several factors: Changes imposed by the legislator Rising consumer demand for instant mobility Impact of digital technology & automakers rethinking their distribution point-of-sale formats and distributor business models The first edition of the Renault Frères Innovation Trophies took place last week Held at the Guyancourt Technocentre (Yvelines) with Jean-Dominique Sénard the event rewarded five major inventions made by Group employees such as the E-TECH hybrid technology Renault Group currently holds 11,000 active patents and produces around 800 new patents every year worldwide These patents form the company’s intellectual legacy presided over by Jean-Dominique Sénard and Luca de Meo respectively Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Renault Group celebrated Group employees who are innovative "Innovation makes us dream; it is the banner that flies above industry it has been the cornerstone of our Group’s development It plays a crucial role in our Renaulution It will make us stronger contenders on the market as we rise above our competitors then innovation is the steam engine that drives the whole machine forward When we imagine future mobility being idyllic Renault Group has fostered a tradition of innovation since its creation 120 years ago Renault Group strives to become a true Tech Company leading the market of mobility products and services Technological innovation and development are key to achieving that goal Renault Group therefore wishes to further encourage Thirteen strategic technological areas have been identified Find out more about these themes through our five winning inventions.  Group employees voted for the Renault Frère Bronze More than 3,000 employees voted on 10 innovations thereby choosing the three winners:   The Renault Frères BRONZE Trophy was awarded to the ‘Ingenious automatic luggage compartment opening system’. A rather thrifty innovation that was developed by Renault Technologie Roumanie (RTR) it consists of a metal rod – called a ‘finger’ – attached to each swan neck holding down the spring in a closed position and triggers the automatic opening of the boot hatch. It replaces the traditionally used balancing mechanism.  The Renault Frères SILVER Trophy was awarded to ‘E-Nav: Optimized Energy Management for PHEV to maximize electric driving on city roads. E-Nav utilizes innovative algorithms to optimize the fuel economy of E-TECH Plug-In hybrid vehicles and guarantees all-electric driving in zero-emission urban areas thanks to the use of GPS guidance and map data Customers save up to 10% on fuel economy and have the satisfaction polluting less as they drive around town.  The Renault Frères GOLD Trophy was awarded to the ‘Fireman Access’: fast access via a metal rupture disc so a high-pressure water jet can easily reach the lithium-ion battery. It is a safety system that makes it easier to ‘drown’ the battery on a plug-in or hybrid EV should a fire break out. A metal rupture disc keeps the battery permanently sealed and ensures it stays watertight as required for normal use Should the battery catch fire due to thermal run away, the disc easily ruptures when directly sprayed by the firemen’s high-pressure hose making it possible to get water exactly where it is needed inside the battery.  "We have to deal with vehicles that are more complex mobility ecosystems that are more intricate We need innovative solutions more than ever The ‘Renault Frères Most Promising’ special award recognises a promising technological solution that is recently patented but not yet equipped on our vehicles This year’s winner is the driver assistance (ADAS) ‘Collision Avoidance’ that identifies the best manoeuvre to avoid a collision and mitigate the risk of injury The vehicle’s ADAS sensors scan and analyse the car’s surrounds then the car's automated guidance kicks in and ensures the safest path to avoid the obstacle even at high speeds and on a low-grip road There are six variations of the hybrid technology available on Clio, Captur, Arkana, Megane, and Megane Sedan. For 2021, European sales of E-TECH vehicles have already exceeded 70,000 units.  At the end of the 19th century, Louis Renault filed a patent for the direct drive gearbox. The technology was more efficient, less bulky, quieter, and above all, more efficient than the chain and belt transmission systems widely used back in the day. This innovation lies at the at the origin of the Renault Frères company. Hence the awards ceremony takes on the original name of the company in recognition of its origins and 120 years of innovation.   Reporting by Gus Trompiz; Editing by Ken Ferris Paris-based reporter covering commodities, mostly agriculture, looking at production and its impact on health, the economy and the environment. Always on the lookout for good deals, this time we're off to Guyancourt in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to discover theAMD (Aide matérielle aux personnes en difficulté) charity store Nestled in a courtyard just a stone's throw from the Pont du Routoir market square between a tobacco shop and a fast-food restaurant the association's boutique is supplied with unsold goods from major retailers such as Auchan Vélizy and Leclerc Bois d'Arcy so the store also began to sellsecond-hand goods from donations While the market prices of new products are systematically divided by 3 depending on the product and its condition but also pillows and comforters at bargain prices Kitchen utensils and pots and pans are also in demand New and second-hand crockery is also a big hit Clothing ranges from 50 cents to €2.50 for children the association has opened a second 80m2 boutique opposite and around the corner from the first The team decided to open a temporary boutique to sell off its stock of large volumes that were not available at the braderie new children's beds priced at €300 go for €100 Many of these items are brand-new and still in their original packaging There are also older pieces of donated furniture with a certain cachet the volunteer on duty told us that this Saturday they would be emptying an old bourgeois home that had been completely donated The boutique solidaire accepts all kinds of donations with the exception of adult books for which there are no takers Profits from sales are used to run the association and to purchase foodstuffs for the Versailles distribution center which helps people in need when donations run short Please note that the stores are only open 2 days a week (due to volunteer work) on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 4pm the European leader in wheeled armoured vehicles is a key player in innovative defence technologies By equipping nations with high-performance land systems that successfully meet security and defence missions these systems ensure operational efficiency Arquus stands out for its expertise in vehicle design These centres innovate on strategic topics such as energy Mastering and integrating these topics from the vehicle design stage ensures operational superiority Arquus's efficiency and quality enable the delivery of high-performance systems and services that perfectly meet client needs Arquus has initiated a transformation of its industrial model based on a dual movement of site specialization and continuous improvement • On the industrial level: increased expertise and constantly enriched practices at each site in their core areas • On the skills level: professionalization in key trades and long-term skill enhancement Investments in modernizing the centres of excellence and automating key procedures allow Arquus to improve productivity Continuous training provided at the Arquus skills school ensures the development of new competencies and the perpetuation of know-how With solid expertise in military support and proven feedback Arquus positions itself as a pioneer in support engineering innovation Leveraging digitization as a source of information engineers develop predictive maintenance solutions Operational teams are deployed across France and worldwide In addition to its iconic vehicles like the VAB Arquus offers all-terrain models such as the FORTRESS Arquus brings its expertise in strategic mobility and Remote Control Weapon System (HORNET) for the GRIFFON and JAGUAR vehicles Arquus also provides mobility solutions for the CAESAR and VBCI vehicles produced by KNDS France • 1,200 employees and 4 production sites in France• 25,000 Arquus vehicles in service with the French Army representing 90% of their wheeled armoured vehicles• Present in over 60 countries• 30,000 supported vehicles including 22,000 in France and 8,000 for export• 7,000 parts delivered daily• 600 people trained annually Website: https://www.arquus-defense.com/ © 2025 - Defence Procurement International For a third consecutive year, Groupe Renault has organised the Twizy Contest. A year after entries were invited, the finale of this international competition was held on 4 October at the Guyancourt Technocentre. Read about the projects from student engineers and designers that made it onto the podium this time. For these Romanian students, the urban mobility of tomorrow means hyper-handleability. Without doubt inspired by Renault’s For-Control technology, they grafted steerable front and back axles onto the Twizy so that it can go anywhere. The result? The two front wheels can turn either independently of the rear wheels, or in the same direction. The prototype can actually turn around on itself. Astounding! The Twizy can ease its way through the urban jungle and park on a sixpence.  Simple … once you see it! Why not combine the Twizy with two ultra-compact electric scooters? The Russian team designed two folding electric micro-scooters and two storage compartments, each with a power supply, fitted on either side of the Twizy. Once they get as close as they can to their destination, both occupants of the Twizy have their own ready-to-use scooter to complete the last leg of their journey. Simple and effective! When it comes to selecting a venue for a Ryder Cup the quality of the golf course is actually one of the least important factors in the overall selection criteria logistical and economic factors weigh far more heavily on the minds of the organisers than the question of whether the golf course itself is worthy of hosting such a prestigious event It is unlikely any golf course or host city could fulfil every single one of the Ryder Cup’s demanding selection criteria but Le Golf National in Paris comes as close as any Located close enough to Versailles to warrant its iconic European city status this resort certainly scores heavily on infrastructure but it excels in the one category that golfers care about most – the quality of its flagship L’Albatros course which has hosted the French Open almost every year since its 1991 opening RELATED: The Best Golf Course in France If your preconception of Le Golf National is that it is your typical elite chic and stand-offish Parisian private members club It is actually a bustling pay-and-play course Although it is described as an inland links-type layout don’t let the mildly inaccurate description deter you the 18 holes could just as easily have been carved out of a gently undulating hunting estate or the rolling grounds of a majestic chateau L’Albatros is a fantastic test of golf that challenges all of your technical and strategic abilities from the moment you step onto the first tee Some golf courses like to ‘ease’ you into a round and give you the chance to loosen up and get your bearings before presenting you with its toughest questions The course sets out its stall immediately with a semi-blind drive around or over a corner of dunes club selection is as critical as shot shape Will a well-struck fairway wood reach the water at the apex of the slight left-to-right dog-leg Is a hybrid enough to comfortably fly the dunes The hole design favours a controlled fade for a right-hander but will also punish a push or a slice with a likely lost ball in thick rough Overcome that initial obstacle and you still face a mid to long-iron approach over a sizeable lake to a sharply undulating green Next up is a long par 3 over the same stretch of water followed by a reachable but danger-laden par 5 The opening three holes pretty much set the tone for the entire round They are certainly not brutal in terms of length but they are unrelenting in their pursuit of strategic and technical prowess And then there’s the continual presence of water Biting hungrily into the fairways and greens of no fewer than 10 holes Huge spectator mounds create an unprecedented sense of theatre for each hole the blue/green blur of the final four holes fuses the two elements together The beauty of L’Albatros is the almost infinite number of ways it tests your game while remaining inviting and easy on the eye marshes and streams guide you through hole-framing stadium-style dunes to a dramatic closing stretch of do-or-die water holes where the vistas are dominated by blue They are arguably the most treacherous set of holes outside of Sawgrass Le Golf National’s L’Albatros course fully deserves its lofty 21st place within our list of Golf World Top 100 Golf Resorts: Continental Europe It’s a bucket list layout every golfer should experience… just take your A-game and plenty of balls Le Golf National is a challenging course throughout but it really bares its teeth over the final four holes where it feels like there’s more water than grass and that every shot is filled with peril flanking either side of the same stretch of water and with connected island greens overlooked by thousands of fans is as close to a gladiators’ arena as you get on a golf course shots that were normally a walk in the park for the world’s best golfers – a wedge to the 15th green perhaps – got the pulses racing as the wind whipped up and changed direction If you can hit a high pressure long-iron shot stiff on 18 you’ll deserve whatever rewards it brings you And there’s no shortage of water to jump into if you sink a winning putt Tsunoda rues ‘poor communication’ after early Sprint Qualifying exit in Miami leaves him in P18 Doohan explains Sprint Qualifying ‘mess up’ that triggered frustrations over team radio Piastri reveals where pole ‘went away’ from him during Miami Sprint Qualifying as Norris pleased to be back ‘in a good ballpark’ Verstappen concedes he has to be ‘realistic’ about Red Bull’s limitations in Miami as he tries to 'make the best of it' ‘I did not expect it!’ – Antonelli ‘over the moon’ with debut pole in Miami Sprint Qualifying Renault have confirmed that Kevin Magnussen will help spearhead their return to Formula One racing as a full works team in 2016 as well as revealing their new car for the forthcoming season who replaces the outgoing Pastor Maldonado will race alongside Jolyon Palmer at the rebranded Renault Sport F1 Team with GP3 racewinner Esteban Ocon joining as third and reserve driver In a ceremony streamed live from the French manufacturer's technocentre in Paris Renault also became the first team to take the covers off their 2016 challenger which was manufactured at the team's Enstone base though Renault Sport chief Jerome Stoll hinted the colour scheme could change ahead of the 2016 season opener in Australia The car will be powered by Renault's R.E.16 power unit which will continue to be developed in Viry-Chatillon Renault also confirmed that Bob Bell will return to Enstone as chief technical officer with Nick Chester becoming the chassis technical director and Remi Taffin the engine technical director managing director of Renault's racing group said the trio would help Renault hit the ground running in 2016 "The ambition is not just to participate: we have no intention just to make up the numbers," Abiteboul said there is no reason we cannot repeat that in F1 Newly appointed racing director Frederic Vasseur added: "Renault have proven in the past they can achieve and do it 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The Guyancourt course with its 8-kilometer perimeter and vast adjacent rural environment is seen by the military as being particularly vulnerable to intrusion an outpost was set up on a large private parking lot directly adjacent to the golf course adapted to wooded areas and large expanses of fields through which we will advance in the middle of the night This allows us to get off the main roads and go off-road so that we can quickly cover a large area," explained Captain Florent You have 72.38% of this article left to read Lecture du Monde en cours sur un autre appareil Vous pouvez lire Le Monde sur un seul appareil à la fois Ce message s’affichera sur l’autre appareil Parce qu’une autre personne (ou vous) est en train de lire Le Monde avec ce compte sur un autre appareil Vous ne pouvez lire Le Monde que sur un seul appareil à la fois (ordinateur En cliquant sur « Continuer à lire ici » et en vous assurant que vous êtes la seule personne à consulter Le Monde avec ce compte Que se passera-t-il si vous continuez à lire ici Ce dernier restera connecté avec ce compte Vous pouvez vous connecter avec votre compte sur autant d’appareils que vous le souhaitez mais en les utilisant à des moments différents Nous vous conseillons de modifier votre mot de passe. 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Read our Privacy notice Tony Allen, who has died aged 79, was the Nigerian drummer who, together with musician and activist Fela Kuti, pioneered Afrobeat calling him “perhaps the greatest drummer who has ever lived” Combining Nigerian and Ghanaian syncopated rhythms with western jazz and funk the genre took off in the late Sixties and early Seventies in its home countries following a tour by Kuti and Allen in 1969 and has become hugely influential across the world since then the son of a Christian Ghanaian mother and a Nigerian father He started his career as an engineer working for the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation His musical influences came from the Juju popular music enjoyed by his father from American jazz and especially from the Ghanaian drummer Guy Warren who had created his own personal Afro-jazz fusion Allen’s musical career began as a percussionist with Sir Victor Olaiya and the Cool Cats adding his own distinctive touch to Olaiya’s “highlife” musical style who had recently returned from studying music in London and was now working as a broadcaster for NBC he really wanted to play jazz when he arrived in the country he decided to form a band that would play the records interpret the records and make it live.” The band needed a drummer and Allen was in the right place at the right time beginning a collaboration that would last for the next 15 years Fela Kuti’s musical and lyrical style was overtly political and critical of the Nigerian leadership but Allen was all too aware of the dangers of speaking out as he told an interviewer in 2016: “I detest singing militant It’s not my thing … What [Fela] was challenging But it was too direct and that’s why he got all this s**t You’re a musician – why do you leave yourself to be beaten up all the time like that?” where he continued to work despite four years marred by heroin addiction Since Fela Kuti’s death in 1997, Allen had continued to push the Afrobeat sound with his band Afrobeat 2000 and other musical collaborations. He had worked with Blur singer Damon Albarn, on their The Good, The Bad & The Queen project, culminating in an album that was voted Best Album of 2007 by Observer Music Magazine. Allen saw no conflict between his traditional analogue drum style and that of newer digital musicians. In 2019 he collaborated with techno trailblazer Jeff Mills at an exhilarating gig at the Barbican in London. His memoir, Tony Allen, co-authored with Michael E Veal, was published in 2013. Allen is survived by his second wife, Sylvie Nicollet, whom he married in 1987, together with their three sons and four children from his first marriage. Tony Allen, musician, born 12 August 1940, died 30 April 2020 Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Apur processes your data to manage sending out the newsletter. For more information on the management of your personal data and to exercise your rights, please click here Returning Formula One constructor Renault Sport F1 have revealed their commercial partners for the 2016 season the premium car brand of Japanese automotive manufacturer Nissan that previously backed Red Bull Racing will have branding space on Renault’s car alongside former Lotus partners Microsoft and EMC Unveiling their 2016 entry at the Renault Technocentre in Guyancourt Renault Sport F1 also announced new partnerships with watch supplier Bell & Ross audio systems company Devialet and clothing company Jack & Jones Renault, winners of 12 constructors’ titles and 11 drivers’ titles between 1977 and 2011, have signed up British driver Jolyon Palmer and Dane Kevin Magnussen for the impending season. Their return as a Formula One constructor was confirmed late last year when they agreed a deal to acquire Lotus F1, the Oxfordshire-based team they sold in 2009 Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo has become a new brand ambassador for eyewear brand Eye Respect the fit and the creativity of Eye Respect is what jumped out at me about their eyewear I believe I’ve got a pretty good eye for style and fashion.” winners of 12 constructors’ titles and 11 drivers’ titles between 1977 and 2011 have signed up British driver Jolyon Palmer and Dane Kevin Magnussen for the impending season Their return as a Formula One constructor was confirmed late last year when they agreed a deal to acquire Lotus F1 the Oxfordshire-based team they sold in 2009 Already a member? Log in here Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser HomeF1NewsRenault puts on its showF1Renault puts on its show © / Renault and Fernando Alonso gave an exceptional demonstration today at the Technocentre in Guyancourt for the site's ten-year anniversary A large-scale technological and real estate project was designed to position Renault at the highest level in automotive design It provides its 11,500 residents with cutting-edge tools to successfully carry out their projects in a modern and environmentally friendly setting more than 20 vehicles have been designed there since its creation After several weeks of preparation aimed at offering Renault employees and their families an extraordinary show Renault and Fernando Alonso were ready today to make their vehicle roar within the site grounds it is the most significant internal event a company has ever organized for its staff and collaborators and it was in front of nearly 60,000 people that Fernando made his single-seater An exceptional show in an atmosphere that was above all friendly and warm If the Renault drivers had already visited the Guyancourt site to meet the staff it was the first time that the R27 performed a demonstration there much to the delight of the Renault employees who came in large numbers this weekend Renault took the opportunity to celebrate its champion and inaugurated a commemorative plaque with Fernando Alonso's handprints and signature « It was important for us to be there today I hope the audience enjoyed seeing and hearing the car and I'm happy to have been able to participate in such an event Roadshows are always a great opportunity to meet the public Renault now focuses on preparing for the next Roadshow which will take place this time in South Africa You already have an account? Logged me in A verification email will be sent before to publish your comment. Never miss any breaking news thanks to the new Motors Inside newsletter. Receive important information instantly. By signing in, you accept the placement of a cookie in your browser to stay logged. It will not be use to track you or for advertisement purposes. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Link Copied!0Debatevia Reuters She screamed, “I can do that,” and soon after, she could hit the ball herself. This was the moment she knew there was no turning back. Haibin Zhang, her father, was her inspiration and guide behind her success today. Seeing her swing the club, he knew she had a natural talent and seemed to enjoy the game. That decision completely changed the life of the Chinese professional golfer forever. Rose Zhang is of Chinese descent, as both her parents were born and raised in China. However, she currently lives in Arcadia, California, making her an American professional golfer on the Tour. Haibin Zhang and Li Cai married in 1993 and moved to the United States before Zhang and her older brother, Bill Sida, were born. Moving to America was indeed the best decision her parents ever made. Paris 2024 Olympics – Golf – Women’s Round 2 – Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France – August 08, 2024. Rose Zhang of United States in action during the second round REUTERS/Paul Childs If not a golfer, Rose Zhang was always interested in playing sports. Thanks to her father for supporting her through all aspects of life. Before Rose Zhang even discovered golf, she was already involved in many other sports. She went swimming and played tennis during her school days. This was because her father enrolled her in every sport possible to see what clicked. He wanted to figure out which sport she had potential in. Being an avid golfer himself, he understood the perks of being an athlete and where it could take a person. She still abides by a statement that her father had once told her. “If you stay disciplined and practice and get better then there’s potential … If you play well enough, we keep working hard and playing. If you don’t play well enough, it’s going to be just a hobby.” This is what has been getting her across oceans even as a 21-year-old. What are your thoughts on Rose Zhang? Let us know in the comments section below! What’s your perspective on:Is Rose Zhang the next big thing in golf, or just another fleeting talent? 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnIs Rose Zhang the next big thing in golf, or just another fleeting talent? EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved The final hole of the day was at Le Golf National. The par-5, 18th, had been a nightmare for Morgane Metraux on day 2 The Swiss golfer had hit her worst shot that day causing her to bogey the hole and finish at 8-under for the athlete carded a birdie on the third day on the same hole at the Olympics And this same resilience is what helped the 27-year-old overcome the unfortunate setback that she suffered back in 2019 A setback that almost cost her the LPGA Tour card Paris 2024 Olympics – Golf – Women’s Round 3 – Le Golf National, Guyancourt, France – August 09, 2024. Morgane Metraux of Switzerland hits her tee shot on the 1st hole during the third round REUTERS/Lisa Leutner The Epson Tour back then and now is the official qualifying circuit of the LPGA circuit, where the top female golfers compete to clinch a chance to play at the highest level. Case in point: the setback that season caused Morgane Metraux to work on herself while aiming for the LPGA Tour card, a dream that she was only able to attain two years down the lane. 2021 saw the Swiss athlete make the cut at 14 out of 18 events on the Epson Tour. Out of the same, she finished 5 times inside the top 10, the best of which she carded at the Island Resort Championship, with a victory. Eventually, her performance at the end of the season helped her place at T9 on the Epson Tour Money List to earn an LPGA Tour card for 2022. Morgane Metraux has now achieved her dream of becoming an Olympic star as well. The golfer is tied with former No. 1 Lydia Ko of New Zealand, both of whom boasted a score of 9-under after the third round of play. The Switzerland pro, meanwhile, did so by carding figures of 70-66-71 over the three rounds at Le Golf National, courtesy of 12 birdies, 9 bogeys and 3 eagles. What’s your perspective on:From near-death to Olympic fame—Does Morgane Metraux's journey redefine what it means to be a champion? 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnFrom near-death to Olympic fame—Does Morgane Metraux's journey redefine what it means to be a champion? Playing in front of her home audience, Céline Boutier put up a great show at the Paris Olympics 2024 Her thrilling 7-under 65 first-round performance at Le Golf National was quite captivating who has been with her and has been very instrumental in her success it is time to look at the part played by her caddie Colin Cann is the caddie of Céline Boutier at the Paris Olympics in 2024 Cann has 27 years of experience in the golfing world and has worked with some of the best golfers Colin Cann has been with Céline Boutier since she was very young and has the experience and the tactical mind to help her His analytical skills and ability to keep her relaxed are important when Céline Boutier is especially playing in her home country Céline Boutier thanked Colin Cann for his support and said that he was good at helping her stay on her toes and composed. “I’m really over the moon with the way the tournament started for me,” Boutier said Cann’s advice was visible in her mature approach to the game especially on the par 4s where his advice was so useful The fact that Céline Boutier is quite familiar with Le Golf National The plan of the two is to carefully analyze the game This was well illustrated in her first round where she scored eight birdies a record that included three birdies in the last three holes This partnership has seen Boutier record major achievements such as her first major championship victory at the 2023 Evian Championship but it comes with a lot of support as well Cann’s involvement is not limited to providing technical assistance; he assists Boutier in dealing with the psychological aspect of performing in front of a home crowd that is eager to see her succeed Paris 2024 Olympics – Golf – Women’s Round 1 – Le Golf National Celine Boutier of France during the first round REUTERS/Paul Childs In the upcoming rounds, as a team can they achieve an Olympic medal? 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What’s your perspective on:Can Celine Boutier's seasoned caddie help her clinch her first Olympic gold in Paris? 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnCan Celine Boutier's seasoned caddie help her clinch her first Olympic gold in Paris? 1 golfer added Maui Jim to her long list of partners Kiwi International has now over half a dozen partners who support her in one way or another Ko has sponsorship deals with Hana Financials The Korean banking group first partnered with Kiwi International in 2020 Ko signed a deal with Hana Capital—a wing of Hana Financial—and sported their logo for two years Ko also inked a deal with golf apparel brand ECCO was the brand ambassador of a footwear brand The three-time major winner used to sport the brand’s logo on her collar she also floated her own apparel line at that time in partnership with McKayson Paris 2024 Olympics – Golf – Women’s Round 4 – Le Golf National Lydia Ko of New Zealand celebrates after winning gold REUTERS/Paul Childs Lydia Ko also had a sponsorship deal with Renoma It’s not clear if that partnership is still kicking in the wake of her new announcement she also has an iron-only equipment deal with the Japanese brand Golf Partners/Protoconcept Golf will reach its maturity by the end of this year The 2024 Olympic gold medalist in women’s golf and Maui Jim a leading sunglass manufacturer based in Illinois Ko will sport Maui Jim glasses on and off the course but later the headquarters moved to the mainland and is now part of the Kering Eyewear portfolio of brands “We are super proud to welcome Lydia Ko to the Maui Jim family Her excellence and commitment to always being the best embody the spirit of our brand and we look forward to supporting her as she continues to inspire golfers worldwide.” “I am incredibly excited to partner with Maui Jim a brand that I’ve always been very close to and that I’ve worn and trusted for years Their sunglasses elevate my experience on the golf course with cutting-edge technology What’s your perspective on:Lydia Ko's sponsorship success: Is she the most marketable golfer in the women's game today 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnLydia Ko's sponsorship success: Is she the most marketable golfer in the women's game today? Truly a long year for Scottie Scheffler as the golfer expressed the same sentiment following his TOUR Championship win but with a slight twist: “It’s been a long… very fun year.” Even so as he was asked about his scintillating season and couldn’t Scheffler was asked about his experience as a human, a golfer, and a family man in 2024 during a press conference following the FedEx Cup finale “If you can describe it in words,” replied the pro humorously because I don’t think I can.” The 28-year-old then confessed to feeling emotionally drained at the moment before sharing his plans for the immediate future Paris 2024 Olympics – Golf – Men’s Round 1 – Le Golf National “I’m looking forward to going home and getting rest for a week or so,” continued Scheffler The golfer mentioned that he needs to start preparing for it and disclosed the reason behind his enthusiasm: “Because that’s a tournament that I really want us to go out there and win.” “You had the one weird spot there at Valhalla which — I just don’t really know what to say about it but everything else has been pretty special.” Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 winning streak began at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was soon followed by victories at THE PLAYERS, the Masters, RBC Heritage, The Memorial Tournament, the Travelers Championship, the TOUR Championship, and the Olympics. But the most important moment came on May 8, about 10 days before his unexpected arrest, when his wife, Meredith Scheffler, gave birth to their son, Bennett. That’s not all. The wins he racked up this year also earned him a substantial amount of money. He managed to increase his career earnings to a whopping $71,793,586 (T3 on the Career Earnings List) while garnering $54,228,357 from the season alone. Coupled with the victories, the baby’s birth, and the Olympic gold, 2024 truly seems to have been Scottie Scheffler’s year. What’s your perspective on:From fatherhood to the PGA Tour—Is Scottie Scheffler the most relatable golfer today? 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnFrom fatherhood to the PGA Tour—Is Scottie Scheffler the most relatable golfer today?