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Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

April 25, 2024

Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital's residents

Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said Thursday that anti-terrorism measures put in place to safeguard the Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony will 'apply to all buildings along the route.'

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

April 25, 2024

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

April 25, 2024

France and the Philippines considering defense pact agreement, French envoy says

France and the Philippines are set to initiate discussions next month for a defense pact that would allow troops to conduct exercises on each other's soil.

France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

April 25, 2024

France President Macron to outline vision for Europe as global power ahead of European Parliament elections

As war rages in Ukraine and European Parliament elections approach, French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to share his vision for Europe as an assertive global power.

Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

April 24, 2024

Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity match on Wednesday alongside celebrity players and soccer legends at a club west of Paris.

D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

April 24, 2024

D-Day veteran, 100, dies before he can honor fallen comrades one more time

Bill Gladden, a British army veteran who played a significant role in the D-Day landings during World War II, has died at the age of 100, his family confirmed.

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

April 23, 2024

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

April 23, 2024

Paris mayor confident River Seine's water quality good enough for Olympic swimming

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo expressed confidence Tuesday that the River Seine's water quality will allow for Olympic swimming this summer.

Spain reopens inquiry into Pegasus spyware case following France's request to collaborate on a similar case

April 23, 2024

Spain reopens inquiry into Pegasus spyware case following France's request to collaborate on a similar case

Spain's National Court has reopened a probe concerning the alleged use of Pegasus spyware on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez after a French request for collaboration on a similar investigation.

French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

April 19, 2024

French Olympic athletes to receive mental health protection in response to heightened cyberbullying

French athletes participating in the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will receive mental health support to combat online harassment and cyberbullying, officials said.