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Paralympics: Challenges for people with disabilities in Paris persist

Olympic and Paralympic Games organisers' key promise ahead of the sporting event was improved accessibility. But non-profit organisations say not enough has been done to make navigating the French capital easier for people with disabilities.

29/08/2024

France

French President Macron struggles to relaunch talks for new government

Seven weeks after the snap parliamentary election results, the search for the country's next prime minister is becoming more pressing.

27/08/2024

Tech News

Durov's arrest could expose Telegram-Kremlin links, expert says

The Telegram co-founder and CEO was apprehended by French authorities on Saturday at an airport near Paris.

27/08/2024

Tech News

Arrest of Telegram's Durov related to ongoing probe into 12 crimes

French prosecutors have outlined 12 alleged violations as part of an ongoing investigation opened in July.

27/08/2024

Nature

Visitors rush to see France's largest glacier before it disappears

A new Glaciorium climate and glacier interpretation centre will show the evolution of glaciers and our relationship with them.

27/08/2024

Europe News

Macron refuses to name prime minister from left-wing coalition

While the talks were "fair, sincere, and useful," no practical solution was reached, said Macron. The government would probably fall apart upon the appointment of a left-wing prime minister, he said.

27/08/2024

Europe News

Thousands of athletes go to Paris for a shot at Paralympic gold

Sports fever is not over in the French capital, and it is expected to kick into high gear with the 2024 Paralympics opening on Wednesday.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Telegram CEO arrest not 'a political' move, says French president

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Pavel Durov's arrest occurred "as part of an ongoing judicial investigation". The Russian billionaire was arrested on Saturday night at a Paris airport.

26/08/2024

Tech News

Who is Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov?

He remains a mystery figure with multiple nationalities. Here is everything we know about the Telegram tech tycoon.

26/08/2024

Europe News

France's Darmanin slams 'surge in antisemitism' after synagogue blast

The arson attack, which targeted the Beth Yaacov synagogue in La Grande-Motte on Saturday, left one police officer injured.

26/08/2024

Europe News

Paris prepares to welcome more than 4,000 athletes for Paralympics

The historic Place de la Concorde will host the Paralympics opening ceremony on Wednesday, marking the first time the event will be held outside a stadium.

26/08/2024

Nutrition

Microplastics found to increase in soda bottles the more you open them

A new report found a number of micro and nanoplastics in soda bottles, with the number increasing based on how many times the bottle was opened.

25/08/2024

Tech News

Why was Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested in France?

The Russian-born billionaire was wanted on charges of allowing drug dealers and sex criminals to operate on the app, according to French media.

25/08/2024

Europe News

French police officer injured in synagogue arson attack

A police officer who was at the synagogue was injured when a gas cylinder allegedly exploded in a parked car, local media reported.

24/08/2024

Europe News

Cattle in France hit by bluetongue epidemic

A new strain of bluetongue, a potentially fatal disease for sheep and cattle, has been detected across Europe after first exploding in Dutch farms.

21/08/2024

Earth News

Bordeaux is pushing back against polluting, eyesore cruise ships

The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.

21/08/2024

Europe News

Disadvantaged Paris neighbourhood worried Olympic honeymoon is over

The northern Parisian neighbourhood of Porte de la Chapelle was given a makeover and increased police security for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Yet residents are worried these changes won't last once the tourists are gone.

21/08/2024

Business

Bouygues Telecom gets green light for La Poste Telecom takeover

The French Competition Authority rules Bouygues Telecom's acquisition of mobile network operator La Poste Telecom will not be a risk to competition.

20/08/2024

France

Refugee paralympic team aims to inspire hope at 2024 Games in Paris

After paralympic athletes defeated so many obstacles to reach the games, they're hoping to share a message of resilience.

20/08/2024

Tech News

EU to get first onshore Carbon Dioxide Removal facility

The project could be key to Europe’s climate ambitions.

19/08/2024

Economy

Power to the people - should Europeans choose where their taxes go?

As France tries to find its way through political gridlock, the outgoing PM Gabriel Attal is looking for policies with cross-party support. One idea is to give more power to taxpayers.

19/08/2024

Europe News

France's left wing threatens Macron with impeachment over PM deadlock

The leaders of the hard-left party France Unbowed (LFI) have accused President Emmanuel Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for refusing to appoint a left-wing prime minister.

19/08/2024

Business

Good news for Paris as hotels see post-Olympics boost in bookings

The French capital saw a slower start to summer, as tourists avoided the city in early summer amid fears of overcrowding and higher hospitality rates while it was playing host to the Olympic Games.

19/08/2024

Moments

The women-only summer camp in France with a waitlist of 11,000 people

From foraging to swimming and stargazing, women are free to curate their own holiday at this unique camp in Quercy.

18/08/2024

Culture news

Legendary French film star Alain Delon dies aged 88

Delon rose to international fame in the 1960s with roles in classic films such as Purple Noon (1960), The Leopard (1963) and Le Samouraï (1969).

18/08/2024

Europe News

Plane crashes into sea during air show in France

The body of a man has been recovered after the aircraft plunged into the sea during a WWII commemorative air show.

17/08/2024