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Nature

Swimming in sewage: How can we fix Europe’s smelly rivers?

Europe’s cities are struggling to keep untreated sewage out of their rivers, and the impacts of climate change are making it worse. But one company has come up with a solution.

Travel News

Train sets off on 20,000km trip across Europe to promote rail travel

The train will take in 26 countries, finishing its five week long journey in Paris on October 7.

France

Big John, the biggest triceratops ever found, goes on display in Paris

"On the top of being the biggest specimen in size, it is also very well preserved, up to 60 per cent of the skeleton which is incredible."

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World's largest triceratops skeleton on display in Paris

"Big John", a 66-million-year-old triceratops measuring 8 metres, is displayed in a gallery in the Marais district of central Paris until 20 October, ahead of an auction the following day at the Hôtel Drouot.

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Climate

Paris cuts its speed limit to 30 kph in bid to protect climate

Polls suggest most Parisians support the idea.

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'Infringement of freedom': Protest held in Paris over COVID passes

Protesters marched through Paris against a national mandate for a coronavirus health pass.

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French Olympic medallists celebrate victory in Paris

France's basketball, volleyball and handball players celebrate their Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals in Paris, surrounded by hundreds of fans. The Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo the president of Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet were also present to congratulate the medallists.

Japan

Summer Olympics say Sayonara Tokyo and Bonjour Paris

After 17 days of sporting action held a year late and with the spectre of COVID-19 hanging over them, the Tokyo Summer Olympics came to an end on Sunday.

France

Armed robbers steal jewellery and €400k from Paris boutique

Two men have stolen an estimated €2 million from a Dinh Van boutique in central Paris.

France

Paris moves hundreds of homeless people from central square

They will be temporarily housed in gymnasiums. The Paris town hall is calling on the government to provide a "lasting solution".

France

Two arrested after thief steals €3 million worth of jewellery in Paris

The man who carried out the burglary left the Chaumet shop near the Champs-Elysées on an electric sccoter.

France

Two suspects arrested over armed robbery of French jeweller

A man on an electric scooter had burst into the shop carrying a handgun, police said.

Italy

France arrests tenth former member of Italian Red Brigades in Paris

French police have detained an Italian suspect accused of left-wing terrorism, who escaped when nine others were arrested in April.

France

Eiffel Tower reopens for business after nine-month COVID hiatus

A cap of 13,000 people are allowed to visit the Parisian landmark per day - half of the number usually expected.

France

US rapper Lil Baby released and fined for carrying drugs in Paris

NBA star James Harden was also stopped and searched by Paris police but was not detained.

France

Health danger from Notre-Dame fire kept from public, lawsuit claims

Parisian authorities are facing legal action over the fire at Notre-Dame cathedral, due to the release of harmful fumes from lead destroyed in the fire.

World

Sister of black man who died in police custody acquitted of defamation

The sister of a black French man who died in police custody in 2016, has been acquitted of defamation charges brought against her by police officers. Assa Traoré publicly named three policemen, accusing them of having crushed Adama Traore to death.

Destinations

How to experience Paris through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway

On the 60th anniversary of his death, we take a stroll through Paris through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway.

France

Burglary gang jailed in France for theft from Paris celebrities

Seven men and one woman have been convicted of targeting high-profile figures in Paris, including footballers Thiago Silva and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

Musica

Rolando Villazón’s dreamy sleepwalker ‘La Sonnambula’ opera enthrals Paris with soprano Pretty Yende

Bellini's opera "La Sonnambula" staged by Rolando Villazón enchants audiences at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and highlights some of the best Bel Canto.

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