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Take a look at these stunning photographs from Paris Paralympics 2024

Morenatti combines his personal experience of losing a leg with his photography to capture the Paralympics with the utmost respect and admiration.

09/09/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: What is the economic impact of the Olympic Games?

France spent €2bn on the Olympics - has the country benefited economically? Banque de France deputy governor, Agnès Bénassy-Quéré considers France’s current economic outlook.

09/09/2024

Europe News

2024 Paralympics ends with light show and two world records

Spectators paid tribute to Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who died on Thursday after she was set on fire in what police said was an attack by her partner. Cheptegei ran the marathon at the Paris Olympics last month.

09/09/2024

Europe News

What will be the legacy of the 2024 Paris Paralympics?

The Paris Paralympic Games broke records with 169 participating delegations and 165 media outlets covering the event. But what long-lasting legacy will remain now that the Games are over?

08/09/2024

Europe News

Which countries won most medals at the Paris Paralympics?

China won almost twice as many medals as second placed Great Britain. Check out the full medal table here.

08/09/2024

Europe News

Christian pilgrims in Lourdes evacuated after nearby river overflowood

Approximately 450 pilgrims to the Lourdes shrine in France were evacuated after heavy rainfall caused flooding, submerging the popular pilgrimage site.

08/09/2024

Europe News

What were the best moments of the Paris Paralympics?

Around 4,400 athletes from 184 nations participated in the 17th edition of the Paralympics, with several records broken and many memorable moments.

08/09/2024

Europe News

Thousands protest across France against Macron's choice of PM

They were responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticised as a power grab the president's appointment of a right wing prime minister.

07/09/2024

Europe News

New French PM to reopen debate on pension reform

In his first interview since his appointment as Prime Minister, Michel Barnier announced his desire to improve pension reform and promised 'concrete measures' to control migratory flows while respecting the budgetary framework.

06/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Former Commission chief Juncker praises Barnier as 'one of the best'

While he has receded from political life in recent years, the new French premier earned plenty of respect in Brussels as lead Brexit negotiator.

06/09/2024

Tech News

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says French arrest was 'misguided'

Durov was arrested in Paris last month as part of an investigation into abuse images, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions linked to the app.

06/09/2024

Europe News

France's new PM promises to respond to 'anger' of the people

President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as France's new prime minister on Thursday, hoping the Brexit negotiator and veteran conservative can work with the country's bitterly divided legislature and end the political turmoil that has roiled Macron's presidency.

06/09/2024

Europe News

Why did Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's PM?

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will "Monsieur Brexit" be able to resolve France’s political deadlock?

05/09/2024

Europe Decoded

Who is Michel Barnier, the man primed to be France's next PM?

A loyal veteran of the recently renamed right-wing Republican Right party, Barnier has had a long political career bouncing between Paris and Brussels, having served twice as European Commissioner and also as the chief EU negotiator for Brexit.

05/09/2024

Europe News

France: Macron nominates Michel Barnier as the country’s new PM

Barnier will now have to survive a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly, France’s lower house of the parliament.

05/09/2024

Europe News

France: Why is it taking President Macron so long to appoint a PM?

Nominating a prime minister will not be enough to resolve the current political crisis. Macron's pick will then have to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament.

05/09/2024

Culture news

Haider Ackermann named new creative director of Tom Ford

Ackermann is taking the reins immediately, with his first collection for the brand set to debut during Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.

05/09/2024

Europe News

Migrant boat seen crossing Channel a day after 12 lost their lives

French politicians urge the UK government to take action against the migrant deaths.

05/09/2024

Culture news

Why the Paris Olympics and Paralympics deserves a musical album

As one way of keeping the summer festivities going, how about we bring back the Olympics album to celebrate the great music of Paris 2024.

04/09/2024

Europe News

Back to school: France tests smartphone ban in 200 middle schools

If all goes well, the ban will be expanded to include all schools across the country.

04/09/2024

Travel News

France announces discounted train fares throughout September

Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales.

03/09/2024

Culture news

Will the Olympic rings stay on the Eiffel Tower?

The Olympic rings will continue to adorn the Eiffel Tower beyond the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said at the weekend. Her stance has triggered a heated debate among Parisians.

02/09/2024

Economy

Bank of France Governor adds voice to calls for ECB September rate cut

Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau supports a September ECB rate cut, citing declining eurozone inflation. Meanwhile, analysts downplay the impact of services inflation.

02/09/2024

Europe News

Triathlon events at Paralympic games postponed over Seine quality

The disruption is another hiccup for Paris’s efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, which had been one of Paris’s most ambitious promises ahead of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics this summer.

01/09/2024

Europe News

Ukrainian athlete at Paris Paralympics worries for his unit in 'hell'

Dmytro Melnyk left the battlefront 10 days before the start of the Paralympics. His unit remains in the city of Chasiv Yar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending against Russian attempts to capture for months.

31/08/2024

Tech News

Telegram faces 'dilemma' after France charges CEO, analysts say

Telegram has been crucial for anti-government protests but also for spreading criminal channels.

31/08/2024