Although the Olympic rings have been taken down from the Eiffel Tower, a proposal by Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo would see the iconic monument adorned […]
Month: September 2024
French rugby hero Dupont wraps up post-Olympics vacation with NFL workout
French rugby superstar Antoine Dupont paid a visit to the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, two months after inspiring France to a historic rugby […]
French rugby hero Dupont wraps up post-Olympics vacation with NFL workout
French rugby superstar Antoine Dupont paid a visit to the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, two months after inspiring France to a historic rugby […]
Paris neighbourhoods: Discovering marvelous Montmartre
The hill of Montmartre is the highest point in Paris. The former suburb of the French capital benefited from the freedom of being outside the […]
The role of big tech in fuelling racism: What can be done?
Amnesty International is accusing big tech platforms of playing an active role in fuelling racist violence. The accusation comes after riots erupted in the UK […]
New EBRD report revises growth forecast downwards for 2024
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued an updated report this Thursday on growth prospects in all the regions where it operates. Its Chief […]
France’s 2024 budget deficit could top 6% of GDP: minister
As France’s newly-formed government faces pressure to finalise its spending plans for 2025, budget minister Laurent Saint-Martin said the state of public finances was worse […]
Exclusive: On the ground in Russian territory held by Ukrainian forces
Ukraine is still holding swathes of territory in the Kursk region of Russia, seven weeks after a lightning offensive designed to draw Russian troops away […]
Tough talks ahead for Volkswagen and unions over jobs, pay and plant closures
Executives from Volkswagen and labour leaders are meeting this Wednesday in Hanover to discuss a new labour agreement. In the face of increased competition and […]
France’s World Cup winner Raphaël Varane retires after knee injury
France’s World Cup-winning defender Raphaël Varane announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on a hugely […]