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Paris's Moulin Rouge windmill blades collapse overnight: The wings of the iconic French landmark fell off overnight for reasons not yet known ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
'Some US states have gone much further than France in constitutionally protecting reproductive freedom'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/20/some-us-states-have-gone-much-further-than-france-in-constitutionally-protecting-reproductive-freedom_6669007_23.html
Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline: Boeing on Wednesday reported its first quarterly revenue drop in seven quarters, but the U ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeings-lower-max-production-will-slow-planemakers-recovery-ceo-says-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
France | Paris: Part of landmark collapsed: The mill wheels of the Moulin Rouge crashed in the French capital.
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Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
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Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum: Parisians warmed up for the coming Olympics with a series of workouts inside the renowned Louvre ...
reuters.com/sports/parisians-warm-up-olympics-with-workouts-louvre-museum-2024-04-24/
French anti-terrorism authorities arrested a 16-year-old youth after he said on social media that he wanted to die a martyr at the Olympic Games in Paris this ...
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France's sports minister: 'The Games will bring in far more to the nation than they cost'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/france-s-sports-minister-the-games-will-bring-in-far-more-to-the-nation-than-they-cost_6668682_9.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
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France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-air-traffic-control-strikes-ground-flights-across-europe-2024-04-25/
Luxury Apartment Rentals for 2024 Paris Olympics See Price Cuts, Low Demand: Locals who’d hoped to turn a big profit by renting out their posh apartments are now ...
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LIVE: Sailing ship arrives in Greece to carry Olympic flame to Paris: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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EU elections: Former Frontex director and far-right candidate in France accused of complicity in crimes against humanity
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/24/eu-elections-former-frontex-director-and-far-right-candidate-in-france-accused-of-complicity-in-crimes-against-humanity_6669382_143.html
Paris 2024: Olympic flame begins its journey from Greece to France: The Olympic flame is due to arrive in Marseille on May 8, after crossing the Mediterranean ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-olympic-flame-begins-its-journey-from-greece-to-france_6668564_9.html
Limiting Global Warming to 1.5C Would Avoid Two-Thirds of Economic Toll: A temperature rise of 3C would shrink GDP by 10%, but curbing climate change would avoid ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/limiting-global-warming-to-1-5c-would-avoid-two-thirds-of-economic-toll
Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award: Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a ...
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Paris's Grand Palais ready for Olympics after major renovations: After three years of renovations, the Grand Palais will host the fencing and taekwondo ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/15/paris-s-grand-palais-ready-for-olympics-after-major-renovations_6668470_9.html
Climate change may cost $38 trillion a year by 2049, study says: It could also cut 19% off per capita national incomes through 2049, the study finds.
axios.com/2024/04/18/climate-change-damages-38-trillion
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, report says: Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average ...
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Quick Glance: Europe Leads in Climate Change, Urgent Need for Renewable Energy
- Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with temperatures rising about twice as fast as the global average, according to a joint report by top climate monitoring organizations.
- The continent generated 43% of its electricity from renewables last year, surpassing fossil fuels for the second consecutive year, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to transition to renewable resources.
- Temperatures in Europe are now 2.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, nearing the goals of the Paris climate accord to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, impacting human health with increased deaths related to extreme climate events.
- The report emphasizes the urgent need for action as heatwaves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events have led to significant economic losses and human casualties across the continent.
Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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Five years after devastating fire, race to rebuild Notre-Dame gains pace: Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by a fire in April 2019, is on track to reopen on ...
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Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/16/gabriel-attal-s-first-100-days-as-prime-minister-amid-turbulent-times-in-france_6668607_5.html
New Zealand trampoline couple fall head over heels before Paris: For New Zealand's trampoline gymnastics team, the Paris Olympics will be a labour of love.
reuters.com/sports/new-zealand-trampoline-couple-fall-head-over-heels-before-paris-2024-04-25/
French air traffic controller strike: Up to 75% of flights canceled in Paris Orly on Thursday
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/23/french-air-traffic-controller-strike-up-to-75-of-flights-canceled-in-paris-orly-on-thursday_6669312_19.html
Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine': A 32-year-old in France faces charges of religiously-motivated death threats and ...
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Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
politico.eu/article/slovak-crowd-fund-ammunition-ukraine-robert-fico/
Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games
desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2024/04/20/spencer-lee-earns-olympic-team-spot-one-step-from-qualifying-for-paris/73327308007/
London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-shocked-by-racist-reactions-to-aya-nakamura-s-rumored-olympics-performance_6668490_7.html
The Catholic Church can't decide what to do with artwork created by predator priests
lemonde.fr/en/religions/article/2024/04/22/the-catholic-church-can-t-decide-what-to-do-with-artwork-created-by-predator-priests_6669123_63.html
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-france-proposes-new-sanctions-to-russian-disinformation-election-interference/
France | Paris: Attacker arrested in Iranian consulate: A man threatens to use an explosive belt at the Iranian consulate in Paris. The incident triggers a major ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/panorama/kriminalitaet/id_100389606/frankreich-paris-angreifer-im-iranischen-konsulat-festgenommen-.html
France, Germany Proceed With Plan to Develop New Battle Tank: Germany and France will seal an agreement on Friday to jointly develop a new battle tank as Europe ...
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Canoe queen Carrington looks to add to New Zealand record haul in Paris: Canoe sprint champion Lisa Carrington became New Zealand's most decorated Olympian at ...
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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Hours after UK approved deportation bill, 5 migrants die attempting to cross English Channel
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The Crookie Delights Paris: Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/world/europe/france-crookie-croissant-cookie.html
Designer of France's high-speed TGV train dies: Jacques Cooper, who designed the first TGV trains that came into service in 1981, died aged 93.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/designer-of-france-s-high-speed-tgv-train-dies_6668740_7.html
PSG close in on league title with 4-1 victory over Lyon: Paris St Germain continued their march towards the Ligue 1 title with a 4-1 win at home against ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/psg-close-league-title-with-4-1-victory-over-lyon-2024-04-21/
French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/french-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-from-a-paris-warehouse-ahead-of-the-olympics_6668705_7.html
Inside the workshop that furnishes France: Since 1964, the Research and Creation Workshop of the Mobilier National has enabled renowned and emerging designers to ...
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2024/04/24/inside-the-workshop-that-furnishes-france_6669341_117.html
Suspected threat situation in Paris: man is said to be threatening an attack - Police seal off Iranian consulate in Paris
spiegel.de/ausland/paris-mann-droht-mit-anschlag-auf-iranisches-konsulat-a-797cf707-bc2b-4cf7-8caf-f2fa26d6344e
Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/nationals-nuclear-climate-policy-puts-australia-s-paris-deal-in-doubt-20240424-p5fm8p.html
France: Man suspected of abducting, raping Jewish woman 'to avenge Palestine': The abductor sent messages to victim's mother saying he was going to 'prostitute' ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/europe/artc-france-man-suspected-of-abducting-raping-jewish-woman-to-avenge-palestine
Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses: A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Climate change is also a chance to transform education in America — again: Let’s remember the revolution of the past as we come together to build an education ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4603740-climate-change-is-also-a-chance-to-transform-education-in-america-again/
Tragedy on the English Channel: Five bodies discovered on a beach in France: Migrants attempt to cross the English Channel from France to Great Britain ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuenf-Leichen-an-Strand-in-Frankreich-entdeckt-article24894304.html
Three Stellantis plants halted due to strike at supplier: Production at three Stellantis assembly plants in Europe has been stopped for several days due to a ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/three-stellantis-plants-halted-due-strike-contractor-2024-04-25/
France has plan B to river Seine Olympics opening if security requires: France has prepared alternatives to holding the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/macron-confident-very-grand-olympics-opening-ceremony-despite-security-threat-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Coral bleaching: Fourth global mass stress episode underway - US scientists: Ocean heat records have been breaking for months. This is the first global evidence ...
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Exclusive: TikTok quizzed by EU on TikTok Lite launch in France, Spain: ByteDance's TikTok has been given 24 hours to provide a risk assessment on its new app ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-quizzed-by-eu-tiktok-lite-launch-france-spain-2024-04-17/
Paris 2024: French PM wants to increase secret service surveillance by 20% during the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/20/paris-2024-french-pm-wants-to-increase-secret-service-surveillance-by-20-during-the-olympics_6668955_7.html
Climate friendly Paris Olympic Games focused on low carbon, repurposed construction
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/climate-friendly-paris-olympic-games-focused-on-low-carbon-repurposed-construction/
EU Discord Over Capital Markets Weighs On Top-Level Summit: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/eu-discord-over-capital-markets-weighs-on-top-level-summit
The danger of the very serious person: Grown ups are needed in these troubled times but must do a better job on the climate problem
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Paris Olympics 2024: 'Unprecedented' security operation will be in place, says Games chief
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Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
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The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat: Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-olympics-menu-more-french-more-local-less-meat-2024-04-18/
Olyroos miss Paris qualification after crashing out of U23 Asian Cup: Australia’s men have failed to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris after the Olyroos ...
smh.com.au/sport/soccer/olyroos-miss-paris-qualification-after-crashing-out-of-u23-asian-cup-20240422-p5flj0.html
Olympic torch makes Acropolis overnight stop a week before handover to Paris organizers
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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Paris' Grand Palais, which will host Olympic events, to mark 100 days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Games ...
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Singapore rower Saiyidah Aisyah qualifies for Paris Olympics : Saiyidah made history eight years ago by becoming the first Singaporean rower to qualify for the ...
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Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming: Extreme heat linked to the deaths of hundreds of people would not have happened without ...
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Australia set for a new normal with a mild winter, uncertain snowfall: The El Nino pattern has reverted to neutral while a La Nina could form after July ...
smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/australia-set-for-a-new-normal-with-a-mild-winter-uncertain-snowfall-20240417-p5fkfn.html
How to Rebuild Trust in Public Institutions | by Eleanor Carter & Carolyn J. Heinrich - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/restoring-faith-in-government-lessons-from-france-by-eleanor-carter-and-carolyn-j-heinrich-2024-04
Investors push Equinor to align strategy with global climate goal: Investors have filed a resolution at Norwegian oil company Equinor , majority owned by the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/investors-push-equinor-align-strategy-with-global-climate-goal-2024-04-22/
Elite Olympian Chad le Clos has ‘unfinished business’ heading into the Olympic Games
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-19-elite-olympian-chad-le-clos-has-unfinished-business-heading-into-the-olympic-games/
I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/ben-franklin-michael-douglas-apple-show-true-story-accuracy.html
Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
- Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.
- The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.
- The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.
- Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/paris-mayor-is-confident-that-water-quality-will-allow-olympic-swimming-in-the-river-seine/
Macron’s Olympics terror nightmare: Pressure mounts on France, with Paris 2024 just 3 months away.
politico.eu/article/france-paris-olympics-emmanuel-macron-terror-security/
Journalism and Crisis (April 15–17, NYC) | Columbia Global Centers
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Singapore kayaker Stephenie Chen qualifies for Paris Olympics: Geraldine Lee was the first Singaporean to compete in the sport (K1 500m) in London 2012.
straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-kayaker-stephenie-chen-qualifies-for-paris-olympics
Maximum security: Football fans have to expect these controls at the European Championships
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Danone beats first-quarter sales forecasts, keeps 2024 goals: France's Danone reported stronger-than-expected first quarter sales on Thursday and said consumers ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/danone-q1-sales-beat-forecasts-keeps-2024-goals-2024-04-18/
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