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Paris resident feels like a 'plague victim' as bedbug infestation crawls into public spaces

October 8, 2023

Paris resident feels like a 'plague victim' as bedbug infestation crawls into public spaces

Paris' bedbug infestation has caused some residents to self-isolate as the blood-sucking insects were spotted in transportation and movie theaters.

French president seeks to enshrine abortion in country’s constitution

October 7, 2023

French president seeks to enshrine abortion in country’s constitution

President of France Emmanuel Macron said at the Constitutional Council on Wednesday that he is seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the nation's governing document.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces preliminary charges in Libya campaign financing scandal

October 6, 2023

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces preliminary charges in Libya campaign financing scandal

Investigative judges filed preliminary charges against ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy Friday in connection with an alleged attempt to manipulate magistrates.

NBA MVP reveals intentions to play for USA in Olympics one year after becoming citizen

October 5, 2023

NBA MVP reveals intentions to play for USA in Olympics one year after becoming citizen

Joel Embiid, the defending NBA MVP, has committed to play for the United States over France in next year's Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

French officials plagued by bedbugs hold emergency meeting ahead of hosting Paris Olympics: 'It's hell'

October 5, 2023

French officials plagued by bedbugs hold emergency meeting ahead of hosting Paris Olympics: 'It's hell'

The French government is looking to enact legislation to fight a bedbug crisis and eradicate the persistent pests as France is just nine months away from hosting the Paris Olympics.

France denies train bedbug infestation after calling sniffer dogs to inspect public transport

October 4, 2023

France denies train bedbug infestation after calling sniffer dogs to inspect public transport

Sniffer dogs have been deployed to inspect France’s trains following recent reports of bedbug infestations. However, a transport minister said not a single bedbug has been found.

Swiss writer who called journalist 'fat lesbian' sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision

October 4, 2023

Swiss writer who called journalist 'fat lesbian' sentenced to 60 days in prison, LGBTQ groups applaud decision

A Swiss court has sentenced a writer and polemicist to two months behind bars after he called a journalist a "fat lesbian" in a video, a move that is illegal in the country.

Shocking number of Europeans say you should only be able to fly 4 times in your life due to climate change

October 1, 2023

Shocking number of Europeans say you should only be able to fly 4 times in your life due to climate change

More than 40% of French citizens would support banning people from flying more than four times over their entire lives, according to a new poll.

French government combats bedbug epidemic in Paris, urges calm

September 30, 2023

French government combats bedbug epidemic in Paris, urges calm

The French government is asking residents to be patient as they work to combat bedbug infestations in the capital city of Paris.

As Paris Olympics approach, French authorities launch efforts to eradicate bedbugs

September 29, 2023

As Paris Olympics approach, French authorities launch efforts to eradicate bedbugs

French authorities are taking action to eliminate bedbugs as the Paris Olympics approach, amid concerns about the pests infesting public transportation and spaces.