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Spanish hospital enlists therapy dogs to boost ICU patients' morale: Joel Bueno shed tears of joy as his four-legged guests entered the intensive care unit where ...
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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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Suspected threat situation in Paris: man is said to be threatening an attack - Police seal off Iranian consulate in Paris
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Chinese carmaker Chery says Spain to be among its main exporting plants: Chinese carmaker Chery (CHERY.UL) said on Friday its newly-acquired Barcelona plant will ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-carmaker-chery-says-spanish-plant-be-among-main-export-facilities-2024-04-19/
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 ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/frances-pluxee-raises-guidance-after-strong-h1-performance-2024-04-19/
Spanish police release video of Audrey Fang’s suspected killer; cite possible romantic link
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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
Body of missing S’porean woman in Spain found with 30 stab wounds; S’porean man arrested
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Goya fever hits Southern California: The Huntington museum bought a 1807 portrait by the Spanish master and the Norton Simon Museum is showcasing over 200 of his ...
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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 ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/sodexo-sees-around-8-growth-annual-sales-boosted-by-olympics-2024-04-19/
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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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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This group of Sacramento moms means business. Here’s how they advocate for their kids, schools
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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 ...
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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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Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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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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.
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 ...
japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/04/18/carbon-footprint-olympic-kits/
Does Spain accept savings for the digital nomad visa if earnings aren't enough?: One of the main questions applicants for Spain's digital nomad visa have is ...
thelocal.es/20240419/does-spain-accept-savings-for-the-digital-nomad-visa-if-earnings-arent-enough
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 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
Horror as man miscalculates cliff jump: This is the horror moment a British tourist plunged from a cliff crashing into rocks below in a popular spot on the ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/horror-as-man-miscalculates-cliff-jump/news-story/7d319336b38fda560a476e87b0cfd5f8
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 ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514686/15-strong-nz-athletics-team-named-for-olympics
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich through to the UCL semi-finals | Africanews: Victory for Madrid saw the Spanish giant advance to the semifinals for the fourth year ...
africanews.com/2024/04/18/real-madrid-and-bayern-munich-through-to-the-ucl-semi-finals/
Olympics 2024: Track and field criticized for move to pay Paris gold medalists - National | Globalnews.ca
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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
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
Cockroach infestations are up by a third in Spain: Is climate change to blame? : Rising temperatures across Spain are thought to be responsible for growing ...
euronews.com/green/2024/04/18/cockroach-infestations-are-up-by-a-third-in-spain-is-climate-change-to-blame
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/
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
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
Five megathrust earthquakes destroyed the city-state of Teotihuacán: A Spanish-Mexican study reveals the reasons that led the population of this impressive Mayan ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-17/five-megathrust-earthquakes-destroyed-the-city-state-of-teotihuacan.html
Africa Daily - Why does racism against black players persist in Spanish football? - Why does racism against black players persist in Spanish football? - BBC ...
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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
This Luxurious Paris Apartment Was Originally Built for a French Noble: A couple renovated three separate apartments in a historic “hôtel particulier” and an ...
wsj.com/style/design/this-luxurious-paris-apartment-was-originally-built-for-a-french-noble-cc6ce349
‘We’re the ones who work our butt off’: Titmus wants swimming to follow prizemoney lead
theage.com.au/sport/swimming/we-re-the-ones-who-work-our-butt-off-titmus-wants-swimming-to-follow-athletics-lead-20240418-p5fkpz.html
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
John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
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Cartoon for April 19, 2024: Our cartoonist's take on prize money being offered to Olympic athletes
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Everything you need to know about closing a Spanish bank account: You might want to close a bank account in Spain for any number of reasons. From the process ...
thelocal.es/20230428/everything-you-need-to-know-about-closing-a-spanish-bank-account
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
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
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
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after debilitating kidney ailment: Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-suni-lee-gymnastics-paris-7405ae9182a808aa95941e16add839a5
Noah Eagle picked by NBC as play-by-play voice for basketball at the Paris Olympics
apnews.com/article/noah-eagle-nbc-olympics-e46a38dfa76a5fa5f9de786a84b22525
Amanda Holden and Alan Carr's The Italian job in major BBC shake-up: Alan Carr and his co-star Amanda Holden have seen their BBC series The Italian Job involved ...
mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/amanda-holden-alan-carrs-italian-32623276
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
Team USA basketball roster announced: See the men's team for 2024 Paris Olympics: Time will tell if it’s another Dream Team, but the roster for the United States ...
today.com/news/sports/usa-basketball-mens-olympics-roster-2024-rcna148035
Dawn Staley’s Legacy In Two Words: At the Nike On Air experience in Paris, the stylish basketball icon shared her inspiring journey ...
essence.com/fashion/paris-nike-air-experience-dawn-staley/
65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome
thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/65-year-old-patient-from-france-receives-indias-first-high-cervical-spinal-cord-stimulation-for-parkinson-plus-syndrome/article68076839.ece
France evicts hundreds of migrants ahead of Olympics | kuwaittimes: France evicts hundreds of migrants ahead of Olympics - Top Stories - VITRY-SUR-SEINE ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13254/top-stories/france-evicts-hundreds-of-migrants-ahead-of-olympics/
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 ...
nbcnews.com/news/sports/stephen-curry-wife-ayesha-baby-paris-olympics-rcna148314
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.
De Bruyne sends Man City-Real Madrid clash to extra-time: Kevin De Bruyne kept Manchester City's defense of the Champions League alive by firing home an ...
thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/de-bruyne-sends-man-city-real-madrid-clash-extra-time-3589526
Team GB and Adidas reveal kits for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics: The kits come in the Union Jack red, white and blue.
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/team-gb-and-adidas-reveal-kits-for-paris-2024-olympics-and-paralympics
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
Trae Young not on final Team USA roster: Hawks all-star guard Trae Young did not make the final roster for Team USA, which will compete in the Summer Olympics in ...
ajc.com/sports/atlanta-hawks/trae-young-not-on-final-team-usa-roster/3FLJQIHEYBBJLP63TWGE4467GA/
Pedrosa: Acosta is surpassing expectations: The three-time World Champion heaped praise on the rookie sensation when they spoke on DAZN after the Americas GP
motogp.com/en/news/2024/04/19/pedrosa-acosta-is-surpassing-expectations/495684
Former world No. 1 Momota retires from international badminton at 29: Two-time world champion Kento Momota said Thursday he is retiring from international ...
japantoday.com/category/sports/former-number-one-momota-retires-from-international-badminton-at-29
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
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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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/
Abu Dhabi's TAQA confirms Naturgy shareholder talks as considers takeover bid
reuters.com/markets/deals/abu-dhabis-taqa-confirms-talks-with-spains-naturgy-shareholders-2024-04-17/
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