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European soccer match suffers delays over crowd fighting prior to kickoff

September 8, 2022

European soccer match suffers delays over crowd fighting prior to kickoff

Before the Europa Conference League matchup of Nice and Cologne, the fans of both teams broke out into a fight that delayed the game 55 minutes.

Kylian Mbappé shines in Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Juventus in first UEFA Champions league match

September 6, 2022

Kylian Mbappé shines in Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Juventus in first UEFA Champions league match

Kylian Mbappé's two early goals set the tone for Paris Saint-German, which defeated Juventus in the opening match of UEFA Champions League play Tuesday.

On this day in history, Sept. 6, 1757, Marquis de Lafayette is born, hero of two revolutions

September 6, 2022

On this day in history, Sept. 6, 1757, Marquis de Lafayette is born, hero of two revolutions

The Marquis de Lafayette, known as the hero of two revolutions, arrived in the United States at age 19 to serve alongside George Washington and then helped inspire the French Revolution.

French tennis player packs bag before end of match at US Open

August 31, 2022

French tennis player packs bag before end of match at US Open

French tennis player Benoit Paire was seen packing up his tennis bag on the court while down 5-0 in the third set Tuesday to Cameron Norrie at the U.S. Open.

France tourism rebounds post-pandemic in the summer of 2022

August 31, 2022

France tourism rebounds post-pandemic in the summer of 2022

After two years of the coronavirus pandemic, France is seeing an uptick in tourism this year. France’s Tourism Minister Olivia Gregoire called the rebound “exceptional.”

August 30, 2022

Artificial Intelligence powered by Google helps French officials tax over 20,000 undeclared pools

Artificial intelligence developed by Google recently helped French tax officials discover over twenty thousand undeclared swimming pools.

France vents fury over UK dumping untreated sewage into Channel, North Sea

August 25, 2022

France vents fury over UK dumping untreated sewage into Channel, North Sea

Heavy rainfall after weeks of dry weather overwhelmed parts of Britain's sewage system last week, causing untreated sewage to be discharged toward France.

Israel says Iran refuses final nuclear deal offer: 'Time to walk away'

August 22, 2022

Israel says Iran refuses final nuclear deal offer: 'Time to walk away'

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron Monday, reiterating that Israel will not accept Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

Biden discusses Iran, Ukrainian nuclear power plant with UK, French, and German leaders

August 21, 2022

Biden discusses Iran, Ukrainian nuclear power plant with UK, French, and German leaders

President Joe Biden met with his counterparts in the U.K., France, and Germany to discuss the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, held by Russian forces.

Man captured in gruesome act after beheading father: police

August 17, 2022

Man captured in gruesome act after beheading father: police

A man was arrested by French police after allegedly beheading his father in a parking lot, after police found him carrying the severed head and a knife around the scene.