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French mayor dies after trying to stop illegal dumping: report

August 7, 2019

French mayor dies after trying to stop illegal dumping: report

The mayor of a southeastern French village was run over and killed Monday shortly after he caught construction workers illegally dumping rubble onto a road, according to reports.

French inventor successfully soars over English Channel on hoverboard

August 4, 2019

French inventor successfully soars over English Channel on hoverboard

The French inventor of the jet-powered hoverboard soared over the English Channel despite wind gusts Sunday, becoming the first to cross the channel in such a futuristic way after failing in his first attempt last month.

French woman killed by tenant over lack of air conditioning: reports

August 1, 2019

French woman killed by tenant over lack of air conditioning: reports

An elderly landlady in France was fatally shot by a tenant following a fight over air conditioning, according to local media.

Environment group in France sues over 'health risk' from Notre Dame fire

July 30, 2019

Environment group in France sues over 'health risk' from Notre Dame fire

An environmental group in France filed a lawsuit Tuesday over potential health risks from lead that was released during the devastating fire that ripped through the Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this year.

Naomi Campbell says she was banned from hotel by racist staff because of her skin color

July 30, 2019

Naomi Campbell says she was banned from hotel by racist staff because of her skin color

Naomi Campbell claims she was banned from entering a hotel earlier this year because she is black.

Egan Bernal, 22, wins Tour de France; youngest post-WWII champion

July 28, 2019

Egan Bernal, 22, wins Tour de France; youngest post-WWII champion

Egan Bernal has become the first Colombian to win the Tour de France as the three-week race ended with the 21st and final stage on the Champs-Elysees.

Trump vows retaliatory tariff on France, slams 'foolish' tax on American tech giants

July 26, 2019

Trump vows retaliatory tariff on France, slams 'foolish' tax on American tech giants

President Trump unloaded on the French government Friday, attacking the quality of the nation's wine and vowing to retaliate against a tax on American companies.

Tour de France thrown into chaos after hailstorm in Alps stops crucial stage

July 26, 2019

Tour de France thrown into chaos after hailstorm in Alps stops crucial stage

The Tour de France was thrown into chaos on Friday after a sudden summer storm turned Stage 19 in the Alps into winter in just minutes.

Israeli soccer fans prohibited - temporarily - from flying national flag during match in France

July 25, 2019

Israeli soccer fans prohibited - temporarily - from flying national flag during match in France

Authorities in France briefly prohibited Israeli soccer fans from flying the Star of David flag ahead of a UEFA Europa League qualifying match Thursday, igniting furor from fans and Israeli officials.

French inventor fails in attempt to cross the English Channel on hoverboard, wife vows 'he will do it again'

July 25, 2019

French inventor fails in attempt to cross the English Channel on hoverboard, wife vows 'he will do it again'

French inventor and former military reservist Franky Zapata was unsuccessful in his attempt Thursday to fly across the English Channel on a jet-powered hoverboard.