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Normandy family serves farmhouse cider, plus D-Day history, from medieval castle at Omaha Beach

June 4, 2024

Normandy family serves farmhouse cider, plus D-Day history, from medieval castle at Omaha Beach

The Bernard Lebrec family farmhouse distillery sits between D-Day battle sites Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. It serves reminders today of Normandy cuisine and military history.

French authorities investigate 3 men accused of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower

June 3, 2024

French authorities investigate 3 men accused of 'psychological violence' at Eiffel Tower

French prosecutors said that three men have been placed under an investigation on suspicion they committed “psychological violence" at the Eiffel Tower.

Spanish and French farmers form border blockade before EU election

June 3, 2024

Spanish and French farmers form border blockade before EU election

Spanish and French farmers blocked roads along their border ahead of European Parliament elections to protest against what they say is unfair competition from outside the EU.

American WWII veterans travel to France to be honored for 80th anniversary of D-Day

June 3, 2024

American WWII veterans travel to France to be honored for 80th anniversary of D-Day

A group of 60 World War II veterans is leaving Atlanta on a chartered flight to France to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with parades, school visits and ceremonies.

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans

May 31, 2024

France files preliminary terrorism charges against teenager accused of plan to attack Olympic fans

Authorities in France have brought preliminary terrorism charges against a man accused of planning to attack spectators attending soccer games at the Paris Olympics.

French league suspends Monaco player for covering up LGBTQ patch during soccer match

May 31, 2024

French league suspends Monaco player for covering up LGBTQ patch during soccer match

A French soccer league issued Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara a four-game suspension after he covered up an anti-homophobia patch on his uniform during a match this month.

WWII veteran proud to be part of 'Greatest Generation': 'We saved the world.'

May 30, 2024

WWII veteran proud to be part of 'Greatest Generation': 'We saved the world.'

World War II veteran Andy Negra Jr., who lives in Helen, Georgia, just turned 100. He proudly lays claim to being among the last of what is known as “The Greatest Generation."

D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

May 29, 2024

D-Day veteran, 101, heads to France for 80th anniversary of Normandy landings

Jake Larson, a 101-year-old World War Two veteran, is preparing to journey to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Larson aims to honor his fallen comrades.

French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead

May 29, 2024

French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead

Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.

Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections

May 29, 2024

Police raid EU Parliament offices over suspected Russian interference ahead of elections

Belgian authorities searched the home and office of a European Parliament employee in Brussels over suspected Russian interference. Similar searches occurred in Strasbourg.