Excitement or dread? Public enthusiasm for Olympic Games low in France

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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.

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Nadal excited by prospect of partnering Alcaraz at Paris Olympics: Rafa Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris ...

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Quick Glance: Encounter between Darwin Blanch and Rafael Nadal in Madrid

Darwin Blanch will make his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open against Rafael Nadal.

Blanch has lived in four countries and speaks four languages.

Under coach Francisco Penalva, he has improved significantly and is part of the ATP's Next Gen Accelerator Programme.

Alcaraz believes Blanch's match against Nadal will aid his development, encouraging him to enjoy the experience and gain valuable lessons.

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Rockville native Helen Maroulis becomes first US female wrestler to qualify for three Olympic teams

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'Some US states have gone much further than France in constitutionally protecting reproductive freedom'

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Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics: Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural ...

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France and Germany sign deal to co-develop 'tank of the future': The French and German defense ministers agreed to jointly develop a new battle tank platform ...

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Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...

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Apr 24

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 ...

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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.

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Apr 25

More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech: Here’s what you need to know about the French president’s wide-ranging address on ...

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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense

Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.

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Apr 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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Apr 25

France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...

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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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LIVE: Sailing ship arrives in Greece to carry Olympic flame to Paris: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Apr 20

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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EU elections: Former Frontex director and far-right candidate in France accused of complicity in crimes against humanity

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France's sports minister: 'The Games will bring in far more to the nation than they cost'

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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.

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Apr 23

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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Apr 25

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.

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Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.

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Apr 24

French air traffic controller strike: Up to 75% of flights canceled in Paris Orly on Thursday

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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 ...

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Apr 26

Amundi's Q1 inflows beat expectations on Asian JV contribution: Amundi , Europe's biggest fund manager, posted better-than-expected first-quarter inflows on ...

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Apr 23

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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Apr 22

Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.

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Apr 19

Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up

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Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets: French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue and ...

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Apr 15

Paris's Grand Palais ready for Olympics after major renovations: After three years of renovations, the Grand Palais will host the fencing and taekwondo ...

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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 ...

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Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games

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Bloomberg: France proposes new sanctions to target Russian disinformation, election interference

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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.

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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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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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Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...

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The Catholic Church can't decide what to do with artwork created by predator priests

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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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How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks

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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 ...

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Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance

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France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says: Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.

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What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.: The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.

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Inside the workshop that furnishes France: Since 1964, the Research and Creation Workshop of the Mobilier National has enabled renowned and emerging designers to ...

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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.

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Messi the 'Anatomy of a Fall' Dog Is Getting His Own Cannes TV Show: Messi, the dog (and breakout star) from 'Anatomy of a Fall,' is getting his own TV ...

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A dedicated short film featuring the dog star Messi from 'Anatomy of a Fall' will be showcased during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

The series 'Messi: The Cannes Film Festival from a Dog's Eye View' consists of eight one-minute episodes airing daily on French national TV channels.

The concept for the program was developed by Tim Newman and produced by D18. Raphaël Mezrahi voices Messi.

The series is sponsored by TikTok and showcases Messi's training for his role in 'Anatomy of a Fall.'

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French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics

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Paris 2024 torch lit in ancient Olympia, relay under way

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Macron’s Olympics terror nightmare: Pressure mounts on France, with Paris 2024 just 3 months away.

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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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Raising metro prices, cleaning filthy river: Paris rushes final touches ahead of summer Olympics

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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...

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Climate friendly Paris Olympic Games focused on low carbon, repurposed construction

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Meet the Walmart deli employee who's also a track star hoping to make the Olympic team

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Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews

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James to headline another US 'Dream Team' in Paris

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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.

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Paris will become a no-fly zone to safeguard its wildly ambitious Olympic opening ceremony

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Legendary hockey player Dominik Hašek slams IOC for allowing Russian athletes in 2024 Olympics

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Paris 2024: French PM wants to increase secret service surveillance by 20% during the Olympics

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France projected to nearly triple its gold medal haul at Paris 2024

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