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Europe 3 days ago

French magistrates probing 27 migrant deaths file charges against English Channel maritime rescuers

French judicial authorities say magistrates have filed preliminary charges Thursday against five maritime rescue personnel in an investigation of the flimsy migrant craft that sunk.

Olympics 4 days ago

Top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama wants to 'beat Team USA' in 2024 Olympics

Big man Victor Wembanyama is one of the most hyped-up international NBA prospects of all-time. His posses unique ball-handling and shooting skills for a player of his stature.

UNITED NATIONS 6 days ago

UNESCO’s ‘Memory of the World’ to include records of French slaves

The U.N. cultural agency has approved a new addition to its world heritage registrar with hundreds of records documenting people who were enslaved in the French colonial empire.

France 6 days ago

France prepares for most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, fans must pre-register for tickets

Fans must pre-register for tickets to the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony. The ceremony is expected to be one of the most audacious opening ceremonies in the history of the Olympics.

Lebanon May 19

Lebanon gets Interpol notice following central bank chief's failure to appear

Lebanon has received an Interpol notice after the embattled governor of its central bank, Riad Salameh, failed to appear for questioning in one of several corruption investigations.

Cannes Film Festival May 19

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford 'very moved' by Cannes award, saw life flash before his eyes

Harrison Ford got choked up at the debut of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The actor was also awarded a Palme d'Or.

France May 18

French high court issues decision supporting AI-powered surveillance cameras for Paris Olympics

The French Constitutional Council backed a new law clearing the use of AI-powered surveillance cameras during the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Wednesday.

SPORTS May 17

Russian cyclist shows off brutal scars he suffered in a fall

A cycling event in France was marred by several crashes, one of which left Russian cyclist Gleb Syritsa with injuries that appeared gruesome.

World May 17

Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy to wear electronic bracelet for a year after losing corruption appeal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was denied his appeal of a conviction on corruption and influence peddling charges and sentenced to serve time at home.

France May 16

French first lady's relative attacked as Macron doubles down on pension reform

French first lady Brigitte Macron issued a public statement condemning a politically-motivated attack on her great-nephew, Jean-Baptiste Trogneux.