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Von der Leyen's second term as EU president could be in jeopardy after Covid vaccine ruling

France, July 18 -- Ursula von der Leyen's attempt for a second term as European Commission chief has encountered a significant setback after a top EU court determined she was not sufficiently transpar... Read More


Fifa supremos review anti-French abuse in video after Argentina Copa America win

France, July 18 -- World football's governing body Fifa launched an inquiry on Thursday into a video on social media that showed several members of Argentina's Copa America-winning squad singing a fou... Read More


Paris mayor to swim in Seine ahead of Olympics

France, July 17 -- The mayor of the French capital Anne Hidalgo is set to take a long-awaited dip in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is clean enough to host the outdoor swimming events... Read More


MH17 Tragedy: Australia, Netherlands mark 10 years since downing of flight over Ukraine

France, July 17 -- Australia and the Netherlands are marking the 10th anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17's downing, an incident that claimed 298 lives when pro-Russian separatists shot down ... Read More


MH17 tragedy: world marks 10 years since downing of flight over Ukraine

France, July 17 -- Australia and the Netherlands are among the countries officially marking the tenth anniversary of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17's downing, an incident that claimed 298 lives when pr... Read More


Paris Mayor Anne Hildago takes plunge in Seine, signaling river is ready for Olympic events

France, July 17 -- The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, eventually swam in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events. Wearing goggles and a ... Read More


Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo takes plunge in Seine, signalling river is ready for Olympic events

France, July 17 -- The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, eventually swam in the Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic swimming events. Wearing goggles and a ... Read More


Paris airport staff call off strike 10 days before Olympics

France, July 17 -- Paris airport workers have called off a strike that would have disrupted travel just ahead of the Olympic Games after reaching a deal on bonuses. The deal "was finalised today [Tue... Read More


Man held after soldier stabbed in Paris

France, July 16 -- A man was arrested Monday over the stabbing of an on-duty soldier in Paris, with the suspect known to police for a 2018 murder that saw him sent to a psychiatric unit. The attack a... Read More


Attacker stabs and wounds French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of the Olympics

France, July 16 -- A French soldier was stabbed outside a big train station in Paris on Monday and the attacker was arrested, officials said, while the city is under a high security alert 11 days befo... Read More