Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble

Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble

Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble
Environment|Sports

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say

Water pollution levels in Paris' Rive Seine have improved, data showed on Thursday, three weeks before the Olympics in which the French capital’s landmark waterway is meant to be one

Olympics-Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable

The Paris 2024 marathon swimming event could be taking place just outside Paris should the River Seine not be suitable for bathing, organisers said on Friday.

Olympics-Paris 2024 sets up reserve site for marathon swimming if Seine unsuitable
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?

The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a boat parade and two events, the

Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
Arts|Entertainment|Travel

Paris’ famous Moulin Rouge windmill gets its blades back

Paris’ famous Moulin Rouge windmill gets its blades back

Paris’ famous Moulin Rouge windmill gets its blades back
Sports

Brazil tops Latvia 94-69, claims spot in Paris Olympics basketball field

Brazil is going to the Paris Olympics, after a 19-0 run over the final 3:21 of the first quarter set the tone in what became a surprisingly easy 94-69 victory over Latvia in the first of four men’s basketball qualifying tournament finals being played Sunday

Brazil tops Latvia 94-69, claims spot in Paris Olympics basketball field
Sports

Olympics-Revamped U.S. 3x3 basketball team aiming for golden debut in Paris

The U.S. men's 3x3 basketball team will make their Olympic debut with a revamped and unconventional squad seeking redemption in Paris after failing to qualify for Tokyo.

Olympics-Revamped U.S. 3x3 basketball team aiming for golden debut in Paris
Entertainment|Sports

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower

Beach volleyball has had some iconic venues at the Olympics but nothing will probably beat the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where the United States will look to extend their

Olympics-U.S. hope for more beach volleyball medals under Eiffel Tower
Environment|News|Sports

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics

Paris mayor vows to swim in River Seine next week despite pollution concerns ahead of Olympics
News|Political

France's unions call for strikes to pressure Macron into allowing leftist coalition government

A leader of a major French union has called for mass strikes to pressure President Emmanuel Macron into “respecting the results” of recent legislative elections and allow a leftist coalition to form a new government

France's unions call for strikes to pressure Macron into allowing leftist coalition government
Sports

Olympics-Every match a final for Steffens in tough Paris water polo battle

The United States women’s water polo team are targeting an unprecedented fourth Olympic Games gold medal in a row in Paris, but with a new-look squad and in arguably

Olympics-Every match a final for Steffens in tough Paris water polo battle
Sports

Olympics-Boutier and Pavon carry French hopes of golfing glory

France's hopes of finishing on the podium in the Olympic golf competition have been boosted by the ascent of Celine Boutier and Matthieu Pavon over the past year.

Olympics-Boutier and Pavon carry French hopes of golfing glory
Sports|Travel

Olympics-Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold

Cobblestones, steep stone steps, powerful river currents and a strong France squad are among the challenges facing some of the fittest athletes in the world in Paris

Olympics-Triathletes tackle cobblestones and currents in bid for Paris gold
Business|Entertainment|Sports

US firms bet on Paris Olympics with new stores, marketing push

U.S. companies from Nike to Warner Bros are opening new stores and holding big marketing events in Paris before and during the Olympics, betting that excitement for the summer games can

US firms bet on Paris Olympics with new stores, marketing push
News|Travel|World

France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year

Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday

France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
Entertainment|Sports

Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more

Hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off at the end of the month

Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more
Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Olympics-Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues

As sunny weather returns to France, the Paris Olympics are placing some of the capital's most famous landmarks centre stage.

Olympics-Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues
Environment|Health|News|Sports

‘After the Games, we will have a swimming pool in the river’: Paris mayor takes dip in Seine amid E. coli bacteria concerns

‘After the Games, we will have a swimming pool in the river’: Paris mayor takes dip in Seine amid E. coli bacteria concerns

‘After the Games, we will have a swimming pool in the river’: Paris mayor takes dip in Seine amid E. coli bacteria concerns
News

Car hits Paris cafe terrace, leaving one dead and six injured

A car drove into the terrace of a cafe in the 20th arrondissement in northern Paris on Wednesday evening, leaving one dead and six injured, including three in a critical state, police

Car hits Paris cafe terrace, leaving one dead and six injured
News|Political

Paris police are sealing off the Seine River ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony

A special kind of iron curtain has come down across central Paris

Paris police are sealing off the Seine River ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony
Europe

Olympics-River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony

A metal curtain descended across central Paris on Thursday as the police imposed a security perimeter along the banks of the river Seine, shutting the area off to anyone without a

Olympics-River Seine locked down ahead of Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Crime|Europe|News

A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police

French authorities say a police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris in the Champs-Elysees neighborhood

A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police
Crime|Europe|Sports

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics

Police officer attacked in Paris, as security measures ramp up for Olympics
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much

The ‘first’ post-Covid Olympics are exciting sponsors. Fans? Not so much
Arts|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Paris adds an unusual museum to its illustrious roster

Paris adds an unusual museum to its illustrious roster

Paris adds an unusual museum to its illustrious roster

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