France was plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics. A call for strikes at Paris airports added more uncertainty.
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New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics
A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers posed by extreme high temperatures at this year’s Paris Olympics. The “Rings of Fire” report — a collaboration between non-profit Climate Central, academics at Britain’s University of Portsmouth and 11 Olympians — said conditions in Paris could be worse than the […]
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PSG and Paris mayor see red in stadium dispute
PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo were once seen regularly smiling together, but are no longer on speaking terms.
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Grittiest suburb in Paris awaits Olympics dividend
A short walk from the athletes’ village for the Paris Olympics, the changes underway in the once run-down neighborhood are instantly visible.
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'Offside'? Macron stirs critics with World Cup final role
From leaping from his seat in the VIP box to consoling crestfallen players on the field, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a wide-ranging performance at the World Cup final that was not to everyone’s taste. The 44-year-old was an unmissable presence at the game at the Lusail stadium in Qatar on Sunday, even making an […]