Froome had been treated at the University Hospital of St Etienne, where he underwent a six-hour operation to repair a fractured right femur, broken hip, fractured elbow and fractured ribs.

The 55-year-old cycling coach confirmed in an interview with The Times that he has had surgery on a tumour which doctors discovered after flagging up concerns over blood tests.

Froome posted a picture on social media following the operation, restating his goals of getting back to full fitness in time for next summer's Tour de France and the Olympic road race in Japan.

Team INEOS has announced they are pulling out of all racing until the Volta a Catalunya on March 23.

With a longer range, lots of extra space and a heavier steer, the Nissan LEAF might be small but it drives like one of the big boys - and that's no bad thing.

That rare shaft of sunshine this week was enough for British supercar-maker Aston Martin to launch a blistering £200,000 flagship soft-top, a highlight of its centenary year.

Most of the hi-tech kit needed for the car to drive itself — from self-parking to collision avoidance — is already hard-wired into the new version.

What better way to banish the blues than to contemplate - subject to a lottery win - having some fun behind the wheel of the new Lamborghini Huracán?

The second worst car was the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005- 2012) managing just 42.6 mpg compared with the claimed 59.6 mpg (71.8 per cent).

Ray Massey, motoring editor, brings the news of the Geneva Motoring Show 2014. He reports on the latest Audi's birthday car and the outbreak of furnishing wars.

It's Mercedes-Benz's its answer to rival BMW's X6 sports utility vehicle. It will be launched at the Detroit Motor Show next month. The new GLE Coupe is to get sporty styling and improved suspension.

Korea's SsangYong is launching a new sports utility vehicle from under £13,000 that promises value for money motoring for drivers who believe in watching their pennies.

It's been an electric week for motoring. A fleet of 100 electric vehicles was ferrying VIPs at the UEFA Champions League in Berlin last Sunday where Spain's FC Barcelona triumphed over Juventus.

The festival will feature cars from yesteryear, today and tomorrow. Since 1993 automotive extravaganza has become the nation's motor show. All major car makers brass will be attending.

Growing families may be contemplating a bigger car as the summer holidays give way to 'back to school' - and work. Korean car company Kia is preparing to unveil its new fourth generation Sportage.

Jaguar Land Rover left its German rivals shaken and stirred with a star-studded James Bond car launch and a jaw-dropping stunt at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.

French giant, Renault, will release new model to Brits in autumn although it will go on sale on the continent in the summer. Renault bosses say it's aimed at those with an adventurous spirit.

Amazing to think that Toyota is celebrating its 50th anniversary of sales in Britain.

Taylor Swift's biggest fans scrutinized the 29-year-old singer's look on the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday to the point that she was hinting at the title of her upcoming album.

Many people put off thinking about their mortality. But there is vital paperwork to sort out before your time comes to an end.

Hoard your pension and spend other cash and investments first, to keep your money away from the taxman. That's the advice experts are dishing out to retirees worried about inheritance tax.

After meeting workers fleeced of their futures in the scandal, the now Prime Minister, pictured with victims with David Burgess, left, Sue Flood and Micky Nettle, pledged to take up their case.

We reported last week how Peter Burgess (pictured) had been unable to access his pension pot, while Pat Savage had been waiting for a compensation payment for nearly three months.

Anyone aged 47 or under must plan ahead if they want to retire earlier than 57, or will need cash for other purposes like paying off mortgages, home renovations or university fees for their children.

Morten Nilsson said switching billions of index-linked government bonds it held from the Retail Prices Index to CPIH would cost it at least £1billion, due to a fall in the value of the bonds.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 41, has revealed her children have been 'keeping her sane' and preventing her from drinking too much alcohol amid the pandemic.

The Britain's Got Talent judge, 49, put on a very leggy display in the post uploaded to Instagram on Saturday.

Boris Johnson was dramatically admitted to hospital near Downing Street last night after doctors became concerned his symptoms have still not subsided 10 days from his positive test.

City paid tribute to their manager on social media, saying: 'Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends.'

Convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein has survived his bout with coronavirus, a source close to the producer told DailyMail.com on Thursday. He is currently in prison near Buffalo, NY.

Michael Avenatti was granted temporary release from his New York City prison due to the COVID-19 outbreak. He claimed he's at risk after contracting pneumonia.

Donald Trump's threat to deploy a never-used power to force Congress to adjourn immediately stalled after comments by Mitch McConnell's office and scholars who say it can't happen.

England defender Kieran Trippier is facing a lengthy ban and a fine after being charged by the Football Association with breaching betting rules.

Gilead Sciences CEO Daniel O'Day told Stat News that his company understands its responsibility to make its antiviral drug affordable after it showed promise for treating coronavirus.

ROBERT HARDMAN: It was a case of grin and bear it. Meghan beamed away all afternoon to the point of facial exhaustion. The duke's mind frequently appeared to wander at Westminster.

ROBERT HARDMAN: Thus it was that the Prince of Wales opened the 4,000-bed Nightingale Hospital in east London yesterday - while sitting in his armchair in deepest Aberdeenshire.

CHARLIE SKILLEN: The final four of the champions League rarely remains purely the domain of the planet's best sides. Usually, a fairytale underdog story - that of Porto, Liverpool or Chelsea - works its way into the competition's narrative. This season, that's not the case. This week, The Numbers Game selects a side from the cream of the Champions League semi-finalists. But who makes the grade?

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Britain's top police officer, Met Commissioner Cressida Dick, yesterday promised that enforcement of the rules would be through persuasion, not punishment.

The hip hop superstar was hoisted above the stage at the end of Brown's rendition of Fine China and Don't Think They Know, which he performed with vocals from the late singer Aaliyah, whose image was shown behind the stage.

While on stage, the 33-year-old rapper and actor gave a shout out to his wife, Mariah Carey, speaking and waving to the camera: 'Hey baby!'

The red carpet at last night's BET Awards in L.A. was full of summer-ready beauty looks from stars like Yara Shahidi (left), 16, Tracee Ellis Ross (center), 43, and Alicia Keys (right), 35.

Rap sensation Lizzo brought the house down at the BET Awards with a performance of her hit song Truth Hurts, which even earned a standing ovation from Rihanna.

The 21-year-old defensive midfielder's contract with Ligue 2 outfit Le Havre expires in June, meaning that he has been able to negotiate with other clubs since January.

Roma manager Paulo Fonseca says Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to stay beyond the summer and hopes a deal can be struck with his parent club.  

Villarreal president Fernando Roig has declared his interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. He says he likes him as a footballer and insists the door is open.

The 30-year-old centre-back joined the Serie A side on loan last summer, and with that deal expiring at the end of this season, Fonseca is keen to keep the on-loan defender at the Stadio Olimpico.

A £75million offer has been tabled for Victor Osimhen, as the attention around the Nigerian youngster hots up ahead of the summer transfer window where he will be a target for Europe's elite.

The Armenian playmaker has underwhelmed since moving to north London as part of the Alexis Sanchez swap deal with Manchester United in January 2018.

The defender celebrated his 16th birthday last month but turned down the offer of a contract extension from Barcelona in favour of making the move to England.

DEREK LAWRENSON - WORLD OF GOLF: At what point do we officially start to worry about the form of Justin Rose? In a year he has dropped from world No 1 to 13th, his worst position since 2017.