France

World 1 day ago

French woman shares 'scenes of barbarity' at trial accusing husband of inviting over 50 men to assault her

A French woman who is a survivor of nearly 10 years of alleged drugging and sexual assault at the hands of dozens of men testified in court on Thursday.

United Kingdom 2 days ago

Another migrant boat spotted on English Channel day after mass-casualty wreck

Another boat carrying suspected migrants has been spotted in the English Channel, just a day after a dozen others died trying to cross the same body of water.

France 3 days ago

10 dead, others in critical condition after migrant vessel reportedly capsizes in English Channel

A rescue operation is underway after at least 10 migrants died when their vessel capsized while crossing the Channel from France to Britain, La Voix du Nord newspaper reported.

Media August 30

Telegram boss’ arrest in France is ‘existential threat to free speech,’ tech entrepreneur says

John Matze said the arrest of Telegram's Pavel Durov is “an existential threat to free speech" that could have global ramifications and set dangerous precedents.

France August 24

French authorities hunt for arsonist who targeted synagogue, injured police officer

Around 200 French police officers searched for a man who attempted to set a synagogue on fire in La Grande-Motte; the attacker reportedly set fire to two cars and several entry doors to the building.

France August 19

France soccer coach Thierry Henry leaves job after winning Olympic silver

After leading France's Olympic team to a silver medal at the Paris Games, Thierry Henry left his coaching job Monday.

Elon Musk August 14

Elon Musk, JK Rowling named in criminal complaint by Olympics boxer Imane Khelif in France: 'Cyber harassment'

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif named Elon Musk and a J.K. Rowling in criminal complaint with the Paris prosecutor's office for alleged "cyber harassment."

OPINION August 13

America has just been treated to a masterclass in a subject much more important than identity politics

I believe merit is something that we’ve lost or have allowed to become obscured by today’s identity politics, where it too often takes a back seat to our immutable characteristics.

Olympics August 12

Steph Curry's family, NBA teammate involved in emotional incident with Paris authorities

Ayesha and Sonya Curry and NBA star Draymond Green were involved in an emotionally charged incident with Paris police on Saturday night, video showed.

Olympics August 11

US Olympian A'ja Wilson has explicit 2-word description of teammate after close gold medal win

Team USA women's basketball star A'ja Wilson had an explicit two-word response when she was asked to describe teammate Kahleah Copper on Sunday.