April 17, 2024 Finding New York: 500th anniversary of Giovanni de Verrazzano historic voyage of discovery On April 17, 500 years ago, Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano sailed into New York Bay, describing the land and his encounters with its native inhabitants. The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in New York was named after him.
April 16, 2024 Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.
April 16, 2024 Olympic torch-lighting ceremony explained: What to know ahead of the Paris Games The Olympic flame-lighting ceremony has roots in ancient Greece and connects modern Olympic Games to their origin. The flame for the Paris games was lit on April 16, 2024.
April 16, 2024 Ahead of Olympic Games, Paris grapples with security, transportation preparations Measures are being taken to prepare Paris' security and transportation for the upcoming Olympics, which will flood the city with millions more people than usual.
April 15, 2024 World donors pledge $2.1 billion in aid for war-stricken Sudan to ward off famine French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that world donors have pledged more than $2.1 billion in humanitarian aid for Sudan's 51 million people as its population is on the brink of famine.
April 15, 2024 Paris prepares for 100-day countdown to Olympics, aiming to reignite passion for the Games April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The city is aiming to rekindle love for the Games, officials say.
April 15, 2024 World leaders push Israel to avoid escalation following Iran attack World leaders are urging Israel to avoid escalating tensions in the Middle East on Monday following Iran's attack on the country over the weekend.
April 15, 2024 Paris summit convenes to mobilize aid for Sudan, which is wracked by war and on the brink of famine Sudan faces a dire humanitarian crisis due to a yearlong war, with millions at risk of starvation. Diplomats are set to meet in Paris to address the issue.
April 15, 2024 France, Germany urge citizens to leave Iran, cancel flights amid increased risk of military escalation France urges nationals to leave Iran, and German airline group Lufthansa cancels flights to the Middle East amid an increased risk of military conflict.
April 14, 2024 Several countries come to Israel’s aid to stop Iran barrage Countries from around the world played a role in helping Israeli forces fend off an attack that saw Iran launch over 300 drones and missiles at the Jewish state.
