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Report criticizes London police's misuse of counter-terrorism powers during detention of French publisher

July 21, 2023

Report criticizes London police's misuse of counter-terrorism powers during detention of French publisher

A report released Friday highlighted the misuse of counter-terrorism powers by London police, who detained a French publisher under the suspicion of involvement in violent protests.

French police investigating armed robbery targeting Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

July 21, 2023

French police investigating armed robbery targeting Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was violently robbed at his home in France on the evening of July 20, 2023. Police are investigating the robbery.

Belgian cyclist leaves Tour de France to be with wife ahead of birth of their second child

July 20, 2023

Belgian cyclist leaves Tour de France to be with wife ahead of birth of their second child

Belgian allrounder Wout van Aert left the Tour de France with permission of his team to be at home with his wife Sarah ahead of the birth of their second child.

Men to compete in artistic swimming at Paris Olympics for first time

July 18, 2023

Men to compete in artistic swimming at Paris Olympics for first time

For the first time in Olympic history men will be able to compete in artistic swimming, which was first introduced in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

Paris Olympics operating budget is 'under control' according to organizing committee president

July 18, 2023

Paris Olympics operating budget is 'under control' according to organizing committee president

According to the Paris 2024 Olympics Organizing Committee President Tony Estanguet, the operating budget for the 2024 Games is "under control."

French proposal that would allow police to remotely tap into cameras, microphones up for vote

July 18, 2023

French proposal that would allow police to remotely tap into cameras, microphones up for vote

A plan that would allow police in France to tap into microphones, cameras, and location services is being voted on by lawmakers in the country.

Tour de France spectator who allegedly 'wanted to get a selfie' causes massive crash

July 16, 2023

Tour de France spectator who allegedly 'wanted to get a selfie' causes massive crash

A spectator allegedly caused a massive pileup on Sunday during the 15th stage of the Tour de France. Jonas Vingegaard is still the overall leader of the event.

Recent French riots heed warnings from Trump, politicians amid US border crisis

July 16, 2023

Recent French riots heed warnings from Trump, politicians amid US border crisis

Riots in France have sparked fresh conversations about the flow of migrants into Europe across the continent while also being tapped into by right-wing Republicans.

French President Emmanuel Macron receives severed finger in mail, police place in fridge with snacks: report

July 13, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron receives severed finger in mail, police place in fridge with snacks: report

French President Emmanuel Macron was sent a severed human finger by mail as he grapples with discontent among citizens.

Airline passenger makes stomach-turning discovery on floor midflight: report

July 13, 2023

Airline passenger makes stomach-turning discovery on floor midflight: report

A passenger on an Air France flight from Paris to Toronto made a startling discovery about 10 minutes into the flight, noticing blood on the carpet below his seat.