Another looming political crisis is battering France’s reputation on global markets. Borrowing costs spiked as investors looked to a possible vote of no confidence over […]
Month: November 2024
Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting ‘quits event’ over gender questioning
Taiwan’s Olympic boxing champion Lin Yu-ting pulled out of the World Boxing Cup Finals in Britain on Wednesday, the country’s sports chiefs said, saying that […]
An operatic experience like no other: ‘The Opera Locos’ returns to Paris
Exposing children to opera is not always easy. Traditional productions can last three hours or more, but a French show called “The Opera Locos” is […]
France says Netanyahu has ‘immunity’ from ICC arrest warrants
France’s foreign ministry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enjoys “immunity” from prosecution before the International Criminal Court (ICC). The ICC has issued […]
As ceasefire takes effect, Lebanon’s economy is shattered by war
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the US and France, went into effect this Wednesday, paving the way for the more than […]
Champions League: Manchester City’s woes continue as Lewandowski makes history
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City remains winless in six consecutive games after blowing a three-goal lead to Feyenoord on Tuesday, while Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, and Atlanta […]
France unveils new measures to protect women in wake of Pelicot affair
France announced on Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse, as […]
Trump vows steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China over drug trafficking, migration
US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will slap a 25 percent across-the-board tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada unless they stop […]
French prosecutors seek up to 12-year terms for defendants in Pelicot mass rape trial
Prosecutors earlier this week requested a maximum 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot, who has been on trial with 49 other men for organising the […]
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she will not seek a third term in 2026
Anne Hidalgo, the first woman to be elected mayor of Paris, said she wanted to announce her decision not to run for reelection early to […]