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LGBTQ Pride parades held in capitals across Europe

In the socially conserative Balkan state of North Macedonia it was the first LGBTQ Pride parade ever.

France

Watch back: Paris Gay Pride 2019 takes place in the French capital

Cities across Europe and the world are celebrating this year's Gay Pride march, or LGBT Pride March.

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A pool with a view: tourists take dip in Eiffel Tower fountain

Tourists visiting Paris on Friday kept cool whilst sightseeing by taking a dip in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Business Planet

Social innovation: when business becomes a force for good

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Paris to see how one award-winning company is making a big difference by turning piles of the city’s food waste into renewable energy.

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Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

France

Three dead and one gravely injured in Paris' building fire

Three people died and one person is gravely injured after a building went up in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning in Paris' XIe arrondissement.

Business

Airbus Boeing race for new orders at Paris Air Show

Airbus sealed deals with big buyers for its latest passenger jet at the Paris Airshow, fighting back after a surprise order by British Airways’ owner for rival Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX jet

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The biggest fresco of street art in Europe

Paris is now home to the largest fresco in Europe! It is the roof of Pavillon 3 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

France

Macron urges Iran to be 'patient', regrets announcements on enrichment

Macron urged Iran to be 'patient', adding he regretted their announcements on enrichment at a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. on Monday.

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Nenette, France's most famous Orangutan celebrates 50th birthday

She ate strawberry cakes and exotic fruits for the occasion

France

Europe's largest fresco unveiled in Paris

The mural painting by French street art duo Ella & Pitr measures 2.3 acres and was completed on the rooftop of Pavillion 3 at the Parc des Expositions.

France

Notre Dame celebrates first mass after devastating fire

Two months after a devastating fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and roof, the Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit, held mass for the anniversary of the cathedral's dedication as a place of prayer.

France

Watch: Paris zoo's resident artist Nenette the orangutan turns 50

The Borneo-born ape arrived at the zoo aged three in 1972 and took up painting several years ago. She works in crayon and watercolour, on paper or using the glass of her enclosure as a canvas.

France

Truck driver involved in fatal e-scooter collision 'had taken drugs'

Truck driver that fatally hit man riding electric scooter in Paris was under narcotics, the Paris’ prosecutor’s office told Euronews.

France

Watch: Paris scooter crackdown comes too late for injured pianist

The French capital has 20,000 scooters and its pavements have become a battleground between riders and pedestrians. For pianist Isabelle Vanbrabant, 60, any regulations have come too late

France

Watch: Roma circus struggles to pitch its tent amid rise of far right

During a far-right rally held in 2015 near the site, "aggressive skinheads" blocked the circus tents' doors and asked performers if they were French and Christian.

Brazil

Neymar accused of rape in Paris, player says he was set up

The Brazilian striker defended himself on Instagram in a 7-minute video that includes WhatsApp messages he says were exchanged with the accuser days later.

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Thrill-seekers take 90 kph zipline ride off Eiffel Tower

Volunteers jumped off a platform hanging from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on Tuesday for a thrilling ride down an 800 meter zipline. All of the volunteers wore a pair of goggles, so they were able to admire the Paris skyline as they sped down the zipline at over 90 kilometers per hour.

France

Watch: Thrill-seekers take 90 kph zipline ride off the Eiffel Tower

Another 260 people who entered an online draw will have their chance to fly over the French capital tomorrow.

Earth News

Will Notre Dame be made into an eco-cathedral?

The 12th century old cathedral could be potentially modernised into an energy efficient solar project.