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Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against its suspension

February 23, 2024

Russian Olympic Committee loses appeal against its suspension

The International Olympic Committee has Russia banned from entering athletes under its national symbol and the suspension allows for Russians to compete as neutral athletes.

French actors accuse directors of abusing them during their teens

February 23, 2024

French actors accuse directors of abusing them during their teens

French actress Judith Godrèche will reportedly make a speech about sexual assault and violence at their version of the Oscars, the Cesar Awards, on Friday.

Russia threatened to shoot down French surveillance craft over Black Sea, officials say

February 22, 2024

Russia threatened to shoot down French surveillance craft over Black Sea, officials say

Russian forces have reportedly threatened to shoot down a French surveillance aircraft patrolling over the Black Sea in international airspace.

French friends build 52-foot wooden Eiffel Tower from recycled materials ahead of 2024 Olympics in Paris

February 21, 2024

French friends build 52-foot wooden Eiffel Tower from recycled materials ahead of 2024 Olympics in Paris

Western France friends successfully built an Eiffel Tower replica out of 825 pieces of wood and 5,400 screws in an effort to show that materials can be reused before being thrown away.

On this day in history, February 21, 1916, catastrophic Battle of Verdun begins with German attack on France

February 21, 2024

On this day in history, February 21, 1916, catastrophic Battle of Verdun begins with German attack on France

World War I's Battle of Verdun began with a German artillery attack on French positions on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916. It's considered the longest battle in modern warfare.

French teen, 13, dies after dog sled crash near Montreal while on vacation with family

February 20, 2024

French teen, 13, dies after dog sled crash near Montreal while on vacation with family

A 13-year-old French tourist died after crashing into a tree while on a dog sled ride near Montreal. Police said the boy had come to Quebec with his family on vacation.

Tahiti faces unprecedented challenges as hundreds set to descend on island for Olympic surfing

February 20, 2024

Tahiti faces unprecedented challenges as hundreds set to descend on island for Olympic surfing

The world-famous surf spot of Teahupo'o in Tahiti, French Polynesia, is facing unprecedented challenges as it prepares to host the 2024 Paris Olympics surfing competition.

Eiffel Tower strike extends into second day over financial disputes

February 20, 2024

Eiffel Tower strike extends into second day over financial disputes

Employees at the Eiffel Tower, represented by the CGT union, voted to extend their strike due to dissatisfaction with financial management, officials say.

Migrant convicted of manslaughter in fatal English Channel crossing attempt that killed 4

February 19, 2024

Migrant convicted of manslaughter in fatal English Channel crossing attempt that killed 4

Ibrahima Bah, a migrant from Senegal, has been found guilty of manslaughter after attempting to pilot an overcrowded inflatable dingy across the English Channel to the U.K.

Eiffel Tower visits disrupted by strike protesting poor financial management of the Paris landmark

February 19, 2024

Eiffel Tower visits disrupted by strike protesting poor financial management of the Paris landmark

Visits to the Eiffel Tower were disrupted on Monday due to a strike by employees protesting the poor financial management of the monument, a popular tourist site.