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Paris Olympics marred by attack on French soldier days out from opening ceremony

July 16, 2024

Paris Olympics marred by attack on French soldier days out from opening ceremony

A French solider was stabbed while on patrol outside the Gare de l’Est train station in eastern Paris on Monday and was hospitalized.

Signed Michael Phelps artwork from 2008 Beijing Olympics unveiled and on sale for first time

July 12, 2024

Signed Michael Phelps artwork from 2008 Beijing Olympics unveiled and on sale for first time

The "Golden Eight" art collection by Brian Fox has been unveiled to the public for the first time. The eight paintings capture Michael Phelps' historic performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Fire breaks out in famous Gothic cathedral in Rouen, France

July 11, 2024

Fire breaks out in famous Gothic cathedral in Rouen, France

The spire of the medieval cathedral in the French city of Rouen caught fire on Thursday, but authorities said it was under control about 90 minutes later.

Gardens outside Paris make spectacular impression on tourists as flowers turn heads and calm souls

July 11, 2024

Gardens outside Paris make spectacular impression on tourists as flowers turn heads and calm souls

Monet's Gardens at Giverny, France, just 50 miles outside Paris, inspired Claude Monet to become the master of impressionism. The gardens inspire countless tourists to this day.

France's far-left just won a parliamentary plurality in a stunning upset; here's what comes next

July 8, 2024

France's far-left just won a parliamentary plurality in a stunning upset; here's what comes next

A wide-ranging leftist coalition has emerged with a parliamentary plurality following France's recent election, though next steps remain unclear. Here's a primer on what to expect.

France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election

July 8, 2024

France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government.

French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections

July 8, 2024

French parliament divided among far-left, center, far-right after elections

France's parliament is split among far-left, center and far-right, as no single political faction came close to the majority needed to form a government.

French elections: Riots erupt after left-wing coalition projected to win plurality of seats

July 7, 2024

French elections: Riots erupt after left-wing coalition projected to win plurality of seats

Riots erupted after the results of the French elections began pouring in on Sunday, with Parisian police deploying tear gas and quelling crowds that lit bonfires in the streets.

French PM to resign as leftists nab plurality of parliamentary seats in snap election

July 7, 2024

French PM to resign as leftists nab plurality of parliamentary seats in snap election

French election results poured in on Sunday, showing leftists had won more seats up for grabs than any party and leading to Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announcing his resignation.

Israeli Minister touts Marine Le Pen as 'excellent' option for French president: 'with 10 exclamation marks'

July 7, 2024

Israeli Minister touts Marine Le Pen as 'excellent' option for French president: 'with 10 exclamation marks'

Antisemitism and immigration have taken sharp focus in the French election, carrying over from the European elections last month in which the right-wing parties performed.