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VIP spectators will be exempt from Paris Olympics alcohol sales restrictions

June 27, 2023

VIP spectators will be exempt from Paris Olympics alcohol sales restrictions

VIPs will be able to consume alcohol inside stadiums at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while the average spectator will be prohibited from buying alcohol inside Olympic venues.

Victor Wembanyama to skip playing for France in FIBA World Cup

June 26, 2023

Victor Wembanyama to skip playing for France in FIBA World Cup

The San Antonio Spurs No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama said that he will not play for France's national team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup.

France shuts down climate activist group over violent protests

June 23, 2023

France shuts down climate activist group over violent protests

France shutdown environmental activist group Uprising of the Earth following violent clashes with police that some argue amount to 'eco-terrorism.'

Missing Titan submersible found: see the key vessels that aided the desperate search

June 22, 2023

Missing Titan submersible found: see the key vessels that aided the desperate search

The nearly week-long search for a missing Titanic tourist submersible involved multiple agencies spanning several countries using highly technical vessels and equipment.

Paris explosion crumbles building, rescue workers searching for 1 missing person

June 22, 2023

Paris explosion crumbles building, rescue workers searching for 1 missing person

Rescue workers remained at the site of an explosion near the Paris American Academy and a military hospital Thursday in search of one missing person.

USA Fencing's Olympic hopes in jeopardy after member's outburst leads to disqualification at Pan-Am Games

June 21, 2023

USA Fencing's Olympic hopes in jeopardy after member's outburst leads to disqualification at Pan-Am Games

The United States had the top-ranked fencing team at the Pan American Games, but because of one member's outburst, they earned zero Olympic qualifying points.

Paris explosion ignites massive fire in France's capital, several injured as smoke plume visible across city

June 21, 2023

Paris explosion ignites massive fire in France's capital, several injured as smoke plume visible across city

French firefighters are batting a large blaze after an explosion went off near the Paris American Academy. Several are hurt, and the casue remains unknown.

Meloni, Macron talk migrant crisis, Ukraine at French presidential palace

June 20, 2023

Meloni, Macron talk migrant crisis, Ukraine at French presidential palace

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday in a bid to fortify their nations' stances on Ukraine and Europe's migrant crisis.

France defeats Greece in European Championship qualifying behind Kylian Mbappé's goal

June 20, 2023

France defeats Greece in European Championship qualifying behind Kylian Mbappé's goal

France defeated Greece 1-0 on Monday night in the European Championship qualifying behind new captain Kylian Mbappé's penalty shot goal.

French authorities raid Paris Olympic organizers' offices as part of corruption probe

June 20, 2023

French authorities raid Paris Olympic organizers' offices as part of corruption probe

French prosecutors searched the headquarters of the Paris Olympic organizers on Tuesday as part of an investigation into corruption.