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8-year-old French soccer fan battling cancer 'shamefully abused' by rival fans at Saturday match: report

June 4, 2023

8-year-old French soccer fan battling cancer 'shamefully abused' by rival fans at Saturday match: report

Kenzo, an 8-year-old fan of the French soccer team Marseille, was "shamefully abused" by rival Ajaccio fans during a Saturday match on the road.

Reigning Wimbledon champion drops out of third-round French Open match citing sickness

June 3, 2023

Reigning Wimbledon champion drops out of third-round French Open match citing sickness

The No. 4 world-ranked women's tennis player, Elena Rybakina, won Wimbledon last year, but she did not compete in the third round of the French Open due to an illness.

Novak Djokovic rips fans at French Open who 'boo every single thing'

June 2, 2023

Novak Djokovic rips fans at French Open who 'boo every single thing'

Novak Djokovic made it clear he was not happy about some of the negative reaction he heard from fans during his lengthy third-round win at the French Open.

US Gen. Mark Milley to receive France's highest medal of honor for role in coordinating support for Ukraine

June 2, 2023

US Gen. Mark Milley to receive France's highest medal of honor for role in coordinating support for Ukraine

Mark Milley, a United States general, is set to receive the highest medal of honor from France for his role in providing support for Ukraine and his 40-year career.

Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain, World Cup winner to weigh next career move

June 1, 2023

Lionel Messi to leave Paris Saint-Germain, World Cup winner to weigh next career move

After a two-year run with Paris Saint-Germain, legendary soccer player Lionel Messi will leave the club at the end of the season, head coach Christophe Galtier confirmed.

D-Day battle sites every American should see as epic invasion fascination draws millions to Normandy

June 1, 2023

D-Day battle sites every American should see as epic invasion fascination draws millions to Normandy

Normandy, France, is a major destination for tourists fascinated by the events of D-Day. Here's a look at 12 of the outstanding D-Day sites every visitor should see.

Thiago Seyboth Wild upsets Russian star Daniil Medvedev in first round at French Open

May 30, 2023

Thiago Seyboth Wild upsets Russian star Daniil Medvedev in first round at French Open

Brazilian Thiago Seybolt Wild is ranked just 172nd and was playing only his second match in the main draw of any major tournament entering his matchup against star Daniil Medvedev.

Notre Dame’s roof gets rebuilt with medieval techniques

May 30, 2023

Notre Dame’s roof gets rebuilt with medieval techniques

Carpenters working on the roof of France's Notre Dame Cathedral which was ravaged by a fire in 2019 are using medieval techniques to rebuild the structure.

French magistrates probing 27 migrant deaths file charges against English Channel maritime rescuers

May 25, 2023

French magistrates probing 27 migrant deaths file charges against English Channel maritime rescuers

French judicial authorities say magistrates have filed preliminary charges Thursday against five maritime rescue personnel in an investigation of the flimsy migrant craft that sunk.

Top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama wants to 'beat Team USA' in 2024 Olympics

May 24, 2023

Top NBA prospect Victor Wembanyama wants to 'beat Team USA' in 2024 Olympics

Big man Victor Wembanyama is one of the most hyped-up international NBA prospects of all-time. His posses unique ball-handling and shooting skills for a player of his stature.