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Moulin Rouge’s Windmill Blades Fall Off in Paris
Firefighters were called overnight after the blades crashed to the ground. Nobody was hurt, and the famed cabaret venue will stay open.The New York Times - World - France -
Burkina Faso junta expel 3 French diplomats over alleged subversive activities
The military Junta ruling Burkina Faso have expelled three French diplomats for alleged subversive activities, according to a government document posted on social mediaABC News - World - France -
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Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence, says French president
Emmanuel Macron says Europe faces existential threat from Russian aggression and calls on continent to adopt ‘credible’ defence strategy. Russia has vetoed a UN security council resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms ...The Guardian - World - France -
Remains of missing French toddler Émile Soleil found in French Alps
Bones were discovered near the hamlet of Le Vernet, close to where the boy went missing in 2023. French police are searching for clues to how a boy who disappeared eight months ago died after the discovery this weekend of his partial remains.. In ...The Guardian - World - France -
France assesses Paris Olympics terrorist threat in light of Moscow attack
Minister and intelligence services meet to discuss security for Games that includes opening ceremony on the Seine. The French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, has met intelligence services to assess the terrorist threat to the country, after ...The Guardian - World - France -
French pupil dies after being beaten near school
The 15-year-old boy was attacked by several youths and suffered a cardiac arrest, say police.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Mystery tunnel discovered near Paris prison
Tunnel under construction found near La Santé prison does not appear to be part of an escape plan, local official says. A mysterious tunnel under construction has been discovered near a prison in southern Paris during routine electrical works, ...The Guardian - World - France -
Disneyland Paris conjures up bumper profits despite strikes
Theme park generates $343.4m in profit for Hollywood giant as it shores up wider business amid weaker box office returns. Disney’s Parisian theme park complex has delivered a welcome boost to the embattled Hollywood giant, generating $343.4m ...The Guardian - World - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France -
'Unprecedented' security for Games - Paris chief
Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will protected by an "unprecedented" security operation, and that preparations are "in good shape".BBC News - Top stories - France -
Paris flame lit in ancient Olympia ceremony, starting torch relay to France
The Olympic flame was lit at the birthplace of the Games in Greece on Tuesday, in a ceremony rich with ancient traditions that will launch a torch relay culminating in Paris on July 26.NBC News - Top stories - France -
French soccer federation limits support for players' Ramadan observance. Critics see discrimination
For Muslim soccer players in deeply secular France, observing Ramadan is a tall orderABC News - Sports - France -
This Luxurious Paris Apartment Was Originally Built For a French Noble
A couple renovated three separate apartments in a historic ‘hôtel particulier’ and an adjacent building to create a sprawling home, now listed for $11.2 millionThe Wall Street Journal - World - France -
The French connection: Paris flame to make first stop in Greece at heart of modern games' founder
Just outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a white marble monument containing what’s left of a singular Frenchman’s heart. Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the driving force behind the modern ...ABC News - Sports - France -
French diver makes Olympic slip-up
Elite French diver Alexis Jandard slipped on the 3-meter board during the opening ceremony of the Paris Summer Games aquatic venue. As CBS News' Ian Lee reports, despite his faux pas in front of the VIPs, Jandard hinted that his ego was bruised ...CBS News - Top stories - France -
French air traffic controllers cancel a strike but Paris flights are still disrupted
Air passengers traveling to and from Paris have experienced significant disruptions Thursday, despite a decision by air traffic controllers to cancel a strike after last-minute negotiationsABC News - World - France -
Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
French Voice star seriously hurt in shooting
Authorities say Kendji Girac's life is no longer in danger.BBC News - Top stories - France -
France and the Philippines to start talks on a `visiting forces agreement,' French envoy says
The French ambassador to Manila says her country and the Philippines will start talks next month on a proposed defense pact that would allow troops from each country to hold exercises in the other’s territoryABC News - World - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Sports - France -
French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in deadly Sydney shopping mall attack
French construction worker Damien Guerot has spoken of his mixed emotions at being made an Australian permanent resident as reward for his heroism during a knife attack in a Sydney shopping mall that left six victims dead and a dozen woundedABC News - World - France -
French police evict hundreds from abandoned Paris warehouse ahead of Olympics
The Paris Games are 100 days away, and police have carried out a large-scale eviction at France’s biggest squat in the south of ParisABC News - World - France -
The French connection: Paris flame to make first stop in Greece at heart of modern games' founder
Just outside the site of the ancient Olympic Games, hooting owls break the nighttime silence at a white marble monument containing what’s left of a singular Frenchman’s heart. Baron Pierre de Coubertin was the driving force behind the modern ...ABC News - World - France -
British, French troops march in historic joint parades in London and Paris in a show of solidarity
French troops have joined their British counterparts in the famous Changing of the Guard ceremony outside Buckingham Palace for the first time, marching together in a display of solidarity between Britain and FranceABC News - World - France -
French guards at Buckingham Palace: Troops swap places in London and Paris
Troops swap places in Paris and London to mark 120 years since the Entente Cordiale was signed.BBC News - Top stories - France -
WATCH: French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
French diver Alexis Jandard says his back is fine — but his ego, not so much — after he slipped on the board while taking part in an inauguration ceremony ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.ABC News - Top stories - France -
French unions threaten strikes during Olympics
Public workers are pressing for bonuses and perks to skip holidays and work during Paris gamesFinancial Times - Business - France -
French and Italian inflation data boost hopes of ECB rate cut
Price growth in key eurozone economies undershoots expectationsFinancial Times - Business - France -
French couple with 159 cats banned from having pets
A woman, 68, has been diagnosed as having Noah syndrome, a condition associated with animal hoarding.BBC News - Top stories - France -
French athlete attempts record after climbing Eiffel Tower
Anouk Garnier scaled a free-hanging rope nearly 361 feet in 18 minutes in an attempt to set a new climbing world record. It was two minutes faster than expected.CBS News - World - France -
Elite French diver laughs off slip-up during pre-Paris Olympics event
French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard suggests an embarrassing slip-up in front of his country's president hurt his ego more than his back.CBS News - World - France -
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French diver Alexis Jandard slips during inaugural event at Paris Olympics venue
French diver Alexis Jandard suffered an embarrassing slip during an event opening a new venue in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. French president Emmanuel Macron was in attendance at the Olympic Aquatic Centre.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
The French face of the Paris Olympics is hiding in plain sight
For now, Léon Marchand walks in relative anonymity around campus at Arizona State. Come July, he'll be the face of the 2024 Summer Olympics.Yahoo Sports - Sports - France -
Moulin Rouge windmill sails collapse in Paris
Blades of famous cabaret venue, home of the French can-can, fall from roof overnight. The home of the high-spirited French can-can has been laid temporarily low after the sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most ...The Guardian - World - France -
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What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Business -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Top stories -
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Croatian officials welcome the arrival of Rafale fighter jets purchased from France
The first six of 12 Rafale multipurpose fighter jets purchased by Croatia from France have landed at an air force base near Zagreb with a welcome ceremony attended by top officialsABC News - World -
France v England Grand Slam decider - key battles
BBC Sport looks at six key battles as England travel to France in the Grand Slam decider of the 2024 Women's Six Nations.BBC News - Top stories -
France steeled for epic Six Nations decider against dominant England
Hosts will need to overcome John Mitchell’s all-conquering England side who are targeting a sixth straight title. The last time England lost in the women’s Six Nations Theresa May was prime minister, Chelsea were defending Premier League champions ...The Guardian - World -
'Europe could die,' France's Macron says as he calls for stronger defense and economic reform
President Emmanuel Macron appealed for stronger, more integrated European defenses and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States.NBC News - Top stories -
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France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West
Ty France and Luis Urías hit two-run homers, Luis Castillo pitched six solid innings and Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 4-3ABC News - Sports - MLB