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Shakespeare's Globe boasts use of 'they/them pronouns' for play about 'non-binary' St. Joan of Arc

August 13, 2022

Shakespeare's Globe boasts use of 'they/them pronouns' for play about 'non-binary' St. Joan of Arc

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is opening a production centered around French saint Joan of Arc in which the titular warrior is depicted as "gender non-binary."

American tourist in Paris raped by homeless man in public restroom at Notre Dame, prosecutors say

August 10, 2022

American tourist in Paris raped by homeless man in public restroom at Notre Dame, prosecutors say

An American woman was allegedly raped by a 23-year-old homeless man in Paris, while she was in a public restroom near the Notre Dame cathedral over the weekend.

Beluga whale euthanized after rescue from Seine River in France

August 10, 2022

Beluga whale euthanized after rescue from Seine River in France

A beluga whale was euthanized Wednesday after the marine mammal was rescued from the Seine River in France, where it was stranded since last week, and experienced distress.

Spanish coast guard rescues French sailor trapped for 16 hours in capsized boat

August 4, 2022

Spanish coast guard rescues French sailor trapped for 16 hours in capsized boat

A French sailor survived for 16 hours inside an air bubble of his capsized sailboat adrift in the Atlantic Ocean before Spanish coast guard rescuers saved him.

Lionel Messi, Neymar power Paris Saint-Germain to Champions Trophy over Nantes

August 1, 2022

Lionel Messi, Neymar power Paris Saint-Germain to Champions Trophy over Nantes

French champion Paris Saint-Germain shutout Nantes to win the Champions Trophy behind strong performances from superstars Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Russia planning for 2024 Olympics despite sports ban

July 26, 2022

Russia planning for 2024 Olympics despite sports ban

Russia Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakoz is working to set up housing in Paris for the Olympics despite the sports ban placed on Russia.

75-year-old nudist arrested for shooting fellow nudist who exposed himself to woman

July 25, 2022

75-year-old nudist arrested for shooting fellow nudist who exposed himself to woman

A 75-year-old nudist was arrested and charged for shooting and killing a younger man who allegedly harassed beach-goers and exposed himself to a woman in Lyon, France.

Eric Swalwell's campaign continues luxury spending, including at upscale Paris hotels and restaurants

July 25, 2022

Eric Swalwell's campaign continues luxury spending, including at upscale Paris hotels and restaurants

California Democrat Eric Swalwell's campaign has continued its luxury spending, dropping thousands more into the likes of Paris hotels and restaurants, flights and other accommodations.

Tour de France 2022: Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins first title

July 25, 2022

Tour de France 2022: Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard wins first title

Jonas Vingegaard battled through the heat and the mountainous terrains to dethrone defending champion Tadej Pogacar and win the Tour de France for the first time

Evian Championship 2022: Brooke Henderson takes home second major title

July 24, 2022

Evian Championship 2022: Brooke Henderson takes home second major title

Brooke Henderson handled the pressure of making a big putt to secure her second major title at the Evian Championship on Sunday. Her last major win came when she was 18.