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Suspected threat situation in Paris: man is said to be threatening an attack - Police seal off Iranian consulate in Paris
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Man threatens to attack: Iranian consulate in Paris completely sealed off: A man is said to have entered the Iranian consulate in Paris “with a grenade or an ...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Enhanced Security Amid Growing Islamist Terrorism Concerns: With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, French authorities are ...
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Senior PKK terrorist nabbed in Istanbul Airport - Türkiye News: Turkish forces have apprehended a terrorist operating as the leader of the so-called “northern ...
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Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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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 ...
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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.
France's Pluxee raises guidance after strong H1 performance: French voucher and benefits company Pluxee raised its full-year organic sales growth target on ...
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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/
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
Olympics: IOC outlines strategy for using AI in sports: Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports ...
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Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack: Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a ...
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Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
- A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.
- The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.
- Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.
- A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
Sodexo sees around 8% growth in annual sales boosted by the Olympics: French food caterer Sodexo said on Friday it expects 2024 organic revenue growth at the top ...
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Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
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Macron to meet Lebanese PM in Paris: The French president will meet the Lebanese prime minister amid fears of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/emmanuel-macron-to-meet-lebanon-pm-in-paris_6668825_5.html
Haitian groups seek billions in reparations from France: France should repay billions of dollars in reparations to Haiti to cover a debt formerly enslaved people ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haitian-groups-seek-billions-reparations-france-2024-04-18/
Kyrie Irving says he ‘grew up in a time’ when you had to try out for USA Basketball after omission from Paris 2024
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World hammer silver medallist Kassanavoid eyes glory at Nyayo on Saturday: The 29-year-old said she will be simply looking to enjoy herself ahead of Paris ...
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La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home: From second-hand markets to the best places to live in France and the books to prepare you for ...
thelocal.fr/20240419/la-belle-vie-brocantes-books-and-where-to-buy-a-second-home
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
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/
With 100 days to go, Parisians grumble about the Games
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How green are your trainers? Team Japan uniforms to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than just ...
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
E-scooters: get out of German cities! Gelsenkirchen is the beginning: Gelsenkirchen bans e-scooters from the city. That’s right, our author thinks ...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: How authorities are preparing for the risk of epidemics: With some 15 million visitors expected to attend the Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
lemonde.fr/en/health/article/2024/04/18/paris-2024-how-the-olympics-are-preparing-for-the-risk-of-epidemics_6668791_14.html
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...
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Tripologist: Should we travel by train or plane in France and Italy?: Train travel is preferable to flying, but the only practical way to experience many of the ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/tripologist-should-we-travel-by-train-or-plane-in-france-and-italy-20240407-p5fhzp.html
Seebohm aiming for record fifth Olympics - with a baby on board: Lisa Curry did it in 1992. Hayley Lewis also pulled off a remarkable comeback to swimming in ...
smh.com.au/sport/swimming/seebohm-aiming-for-record-fifth-olympics-with-a-baby-on-board-20240419-p5fl2m.html
Countdown: Paris is due for the 2024 Olympics in less than 100 days | Africanews: The French capital is due to see a wildly ambitious waterborne celebration on ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/countdown-paris-is-due-for-the-2024-olympics-in-less-than-100-days/
An ISIS Terror Group Draws Half Its Recruits From Tiny Tajikistan: Young migrants from the former Soviet republic were accused of an attack on a concert hall in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/europe/tajikistan-isis-k-terrorism.html
French PM seeks ‘jolt of authority' in bid to tame violent teenagers: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has called attention to youth violence on his 100th day ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240418-french-pm-seeks-jolt-of-authority-in-bid-to-tame-unruly-teenagers
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists - National | Globalnews.ca
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‘We’re the ones who work our butt off’: Titmus wants swimming to follow prizemoney lead
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Commentary: Will French grouchiness snuff out the Olympics flame?: Planning issues and security risks mean that with less than 100 days to go ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/france-paris-olympics-safety-terror-strikes-crowds-4274901
Cartoon for April 19, 2024: Our cartoonist's take on prize money being offered to Olympic athletes
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Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia: The result will invite fresh scrutiny of coach Tony Vidmar’s methods and selection decisions ...
theage.com.au/sport/soccer/olyroos-paris-hopes-in-peril-after-shocking-defeat-to-indonesia-20240419-p5fl2a.html
Disco revival party - Yard in Metro Fever: When the long-established Hofer hears “Metro”, he doesn’t think of the subway in Paris, but of a large disco on ...
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McKeown smashes another Australian record, but she won’t swim the race in Paris: Kaylee McKeown thought she’d won a bet with her coach that meant she didn’t have ...
smh.com.au/sport/swimming/mckeown-just-smashed-another-australian-record-but-she-won-t-swim-the-race-in-paris-20240418-p5fl07.html
Paris takes down ads for 'transphobic' book: Posters promoting a book described as "transphobic" have been taken down in Paris after a top city ...
thelocal.fr/20240418/paris-takes-down-ads-for-transphobic-book
No risk of suicide: JVA relaxes prison conditions for RAF terrorist Klette: The former RAF member Klette has been in a prison in Lower Saxony since February - ...
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The sweetest-smelling city in the world might surprise you: Lined with authentic Greek eateries and coffee shops that turn into bars at night ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/apparently-this-sweetest-smelling-city-world-20680884/
Paris 2024 Olympics venues: Capacity, events and schedule: Games take place from July 24 to August 11
thenationalnews.com/sport/2024/04/18/paris-olympics-2024-venues-capacity-events-schedule/
The comeback of Notre Dame: American builders help to restore iconic Paris landmark
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Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
France, Russia stand on opposite sides of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Azerbaijan has accused France of threatening the country after Paris recalled its ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240418-france-russia-stand-on-opposite-sides-of-armenia-azerbaijan-conflict
Dawn Staley’s Legacy In Two Words: At the Nike On Air experience in Paris, the stylish basketball icon shared her inspiring journey ...
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65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome
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Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha planned new baby around Paris Olympics : Golden State guard Stephen Curry knew he was running out of chances to play in what would ...
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Quick Glance: Stephen Curry and Ayesha Prepare for Paris Olympics with a New Baby
- Stephen Curry realized that his opportunities to participate in his first Olympics were dwindling. As a result, he and his wife Ayesha began planning many months ago on how to navigate the Paris Games for their family.
- Curry was formally announced as part of the original roster for this year's Paris Olympics and has been planning his Olympic debut this summer for quite some time.
- While Curry has achieved numerous milestones in his career, competing in the Olympics holds significant importance as an additional feat.
- Having previously represented Team USA on various occasions, Curry eagerly anticipates the chance to compete in the Olympics this summer, recognizing it as potentially his final opportunity to be part of this prestigious event.
Team GB and Adidas reveal kits for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: The kits come in the Union Jack red, white and blue.
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Something blue: British kits for Paris 2024 stripped back and traditional: Team GB and ParalympicsGB official kits have been unveiled by adidas with no sign of ...
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/18/paris-2024-team-gb-paralympicsgb-official-kit-olympics
Teen charged over alleged church attack: A teenager has been charged after allegedly attacking an Assyrian Christian bishop during a livestreamed service at a ...
news.com.au/national/crime/teen-16-charged-over-assyrian-bishops-alleged-stabbing-in-sydneys-west/news-story/16e66fffdddb281dffa0f52997a68d2a
Paris Olympics 2024: International Olympic Committee is Embracing AI For Upcoming Sports Event
techtimes.com/articles/303794/20240419/paris-olympics-2024-international-olympic-committee-embracing-ai-upcoming-sports.htm
France intercepted Iranian drones, missiles over Jordan at Amman's request: Ministry
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Former world No. 1 Momota retires from international badminton at 29: Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international ...
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LVMH's Arnault Has Hopes Xi Visit Will Smooth Paris-Beijing Trade Relations: Billionaire Bernard Arnault said he hopes a planned visit to France next month ...
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With 100 days to go, Parisians grumble about the Olympic Games: Maybe it's a stereotype-come-true of the grumpy French, but polls show only over a third of ...
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La Ferté Rapide takes shape: At La Ferté-Alais, restoration of the Amicale Jean-Baptiste Salis’ de Havilland DH89A Dragon Rapide F-AZCA has seen application of ...
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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.
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
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
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
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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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
Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador: Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-azerbaijan-slams-threats-from-france-after-paris-recalls-ambassador
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
‘This is our Notre-Dame’: Fire engulfs Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange: A fire ripped through Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, one of the Danish capital's ...
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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.
Paris Olympics 2024: 'Unprecedented' security operation will be in place, says Games chief
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Paris Confident of Olympic Swims in the Seine, Despite E. Coli Report: Water quality is in line with expectations, a city official said, following a report about ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/paris-confident-of-olympic-swims-in-the-seine-despite-e-coli-report
LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lebron-james-headlines-usa-2024-paris-olympics-mens-basketball-squad-spt-intl/
How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than a medal ...
reuters.com/sports/how-green-are-your-trainers-team-japan-kits-have-carbon-footprint-labels-2024-04-17/
US forecast to top medals table for fourth straight Games: The United States will top the medals table for the fourth straight Summer Games in Paris ...
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Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-french-sports-minister-confident-in-reducing-bacteriological-pollution-in-the-seine-by-75_6668586_9.html
Paris Olympics organisers mark 100-day countdown with sale of 250,000 tickets: Paris Olympics organisers launched the sale of 250,000 tickets on Wednesday as ...
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This Luxurious Paris Apartment Was Originally Built for a French Noble: A couple renovated three separate apartments in a historic “hôtel particulier” and an ...
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Preparation for the Olympic Games: French police clear occupied house with 450 refugees
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🔊 The Taliban's resurgence and wars in Gaza and Ukraine threaten to weigh on the Paris Olympics. With just 100 days to go until the Games ...
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Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG: Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez berated the referee and said his performance cost Barcelona a chance to ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/xavi-furious-referee-barcelona-knocked-out-by-psg-2024-04-16/
Team USA expected to win bumper medal haul at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the start of the Paris Olympics, Team USA is expected to top the medal ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/paris-olympics-virtual-medal-table-spt-intl/
Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security: Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject ...
reuters.com/sports/australia-have-trust-france-over-paris-games-security-2024-04-17/
‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’: With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240416-humanitarian-aid-sudan-constantly-blocked-by-belligerents-humanitarian-conference
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
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