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France deploys thousands of police officers amid riots, hundreds arrested

June 30, 2023

France deploys thousands of police officers amid riots, hundreds arrested

French officials are deploying 45,000 police officers amid a fourth night of riots stemming from a fatal shooting involving a police officer.

France riots: What vacationers need to know as violent protests continue

June 30, 2023

France riots: What vacationers need to know as violent protests continue

France has seen a series of massive protests this year over issues ranging from pension disputes, climate change, police brutality and working conditions, affecting travel safety and efficiency.

At least 200 French officers injured, 600 arrested in third night of riots since deadly police shooting

June 30, 2023

At least 200 French officers injured, 600 arrested in third night of riots since deadly police shooting

Nearly 40,000 police officers were deployed across France on Thursday as the country experienced its third day of riots since a police officer used deadly force on a teenager.

Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky shows no signs of slowing down with continued dominance

June 29, 2023

Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky shows no signs of slowing down with continued dominance

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky is showing no signs of slowing down more than a decade removed from winning her first Olympic gold medal.

France will deploy 40,000 officers to crack down on riots after deadly police shooting

June 29, 2023

France will deploy 40,000 officers to crack down on riots after deadly police shooting

France will deploy 40,000 police officers to crack down on anti-cop riots in Paris and surrounding areas after a 17-year-old delivery driver was killed in a police-involved shooting.

Drugs rain down on French countryside after fighter jet intercepts suspected smuggler

June 28, 2023

Drugs rain down on French countryside after fighter jet intercepts suspected smuggler

A Polish national was arrested in France after local authorities allegedly observed him dumping bags of suspected drugs out of the small plane he was piloting.

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at US Nationals in dominant performance

June 28, 2023

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky wins 800m freestyle at US Nationals in dominant performance

Seven-time gold medalist Kate Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle at the US Nationals in dominant fashion, winning in 8 minutes and 7.07 seconds.

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel struggles in first race after long layoff

June 28, 2023

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel struggles in first race after long layoff

In his first race since his long layoff, Caeleb Dressel did not look like the dominant swimmer that he was in the last Olympics as he finished 29th.

French officer kills 17-year-old delivery driver near Paris, violent protests erupt among angry residents

June 28, 2023

French officer kills 17-year-old delivery driver near Paris, violent protests erupt among angry residents

An officer opened fire after a truck drove away during a traffic check near Paris, France. The death of the 17-year-old delivery driver prompted protests to erupt among angry residents.

Cracking of encrypted phones in Europe leads to seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs

June 28, 2023

Cracking of encrypted phones in Europe leads to seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs

A European investigation where authorities listened in to criminals by using encrypted phones has led to 6,500 arrests worldwide and the seizure of hundreds of tons of drugs.