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UNESCO’s ‘Memory of the World’ to include records of French slaves

May 23, 2023

UNESCO’s ‘Memory of the World’ to include records of French slaves

The U.N. cultural agency has approved a new addition to its world heritage registrar with hundreds of records documenting people who were enslaved in the French colonial empire.

France prepares for most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, fans must pre-register for tickets

May 23, 2023

France prepares for most audacious opening ceremony in Olympic history, fans must pre-register for tickets

Fans must pre-register for tickets to the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony. The ceremony is expected to be one of the most audacious opening ceremonies in the history of the Olympics.

Lebanon gets Interpol notice following central bank chief's failure to appear

May 19, 2023

Lebanon gets Interpol notice following central bank chief's failure to appear

Lebanon has received an Interpol notice after the embattled governor of its central bank, Riad Salameh, failed to appear for questioning in one of several corruption investigations.

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford 'very moved' by Cannes award, saw life flash before his eyes

May 19, 2023

'Indiana Jones' star Harrison Ford 'very moved' by Cannes award, saw life flash before his eyes

Harrison Ford got choked up at the debut of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The actor was also awarded a Palme d'Or.

French high court issues decision supporting AI-powered surveillance cameras for Paris Olympics

May 18, 2023

French high court issues decision supporting AI-powered surveillance cameras for Paris Olympics

The French Constitutional Council backed a new law clearing the use of AI-powered surveillance cameras during the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Wednesday.

Russian cyclist shows off brutal scars he suffered in a fall

May 17, 2023

Russian cyclist shows off brutal scars he suffered in a fall

A cycling event in France was marred by several crashes, one of which left Russian cyclist Gleb Syritsa with injuries that appeared gruesome.

Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy to wear electronic bracelet for a year after losing corruption appeal

May 17, 2023

Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy to wear electronic bracelet for a year after losing corruption appeal

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was denied his appeal of a conviction on corruption and influence peddling charges and sentenced to serve time at home.

French first lady's relative attacked as Macron doubles down on pension reform

May 16, 2023

French first lady's relative attacked as Macron doubles down on pension reform

French first lady Brigitte Macron issued a public statement condemning a politically-motivated attack on her great-nephew, Jean-Baptiste Trogneux.

2 French citizens held captive in Iran finally free, heading back to Paris

May 12, 2023

2 French citizens held captive in Iran finally free, heading back to Paris

After delicate diplomatic work, two French men were finally set free after being held in an Iranian prison. A minister said the move was an effective trust-building step with Iran.

Teens attack French tourist, 71, strolling in NYC, no arrests made: 'In Paris, I would have taken them'

May 10, 2023

Teens attack French tourist, 71, strolling in NYC, no arrests made: 'In Paris, I would have taken them'

A 71-year-old retired lawyer from Paris was walking with his family in Manhattan when a group of teens attacked from behind. No arrests have been made.