Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev, Ruud eye quarters PARIS (FRANCE) - Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud both bid to reach the quarter-finals. Bangkok Post · May 31
SoftBank to spend up to $87 billion on French AI data centers — country offers ample nuclear grid that US sites lack SoftBank carries over $130 billion in debt and took a $40 billion bridge loan in March to fund its latest OpenAI investment. Tom’s Hardware · May 31
Riots, vandalism, death & 780 arrests: PSG's Champions League win celebrations turn violent across France Celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into chaos across France, leaving one person dead, 219 injured and nearly 800 people arrested, authorities said on Sunday. The Times of India · May 31
France requests emergency UN meeting amid Israeli advance in Lebanon France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday. Radio France Internationale · May 31
The week in pictures: Europe's shock early heatwave, French Open battles and the Blue Origin blast Former title holders crashed out at Paris's Roland-Garros tennis stadium and PSG faced off with Arsenal in Budapest to win their second Champions League final in a row as a heatwave shattered European temperature records for the month of May: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most… France 24 · May 31
Israel orders airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs Israel's government has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, a day after its ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years. AAP · May 31
Paris prepares hero's welcome for PSG Champions League winners under heavy security PARIS (FRANCE) - Paris prepared a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations planned in the capital under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest. Bangkok Post · May 31
Huge crowds greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris Tens of thousands of jubilant supporters gathered at the Eiffel Tower and the Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second successive Champions League title victory, which was marred by violent clashes overnight across France and led police to detain hundreds of people. France 24 · May 31
Salon · May 31 Do Americans know the world hates us? The global romance with America turned sour years ago. Now the world's ready for a divorce
Euronews · May 31 Israel retakes Beaufort castle in Lebanon, Paris issues strong condemnation Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.
AAP · May 31 France detains hundreds after Champions League final French authorities say hundreds of people have been arrested amid wild celebrations and unrest after the Champions League final.
Bangkok Post · May 31 780 arrested, deadly road accident in riotous PSG victory celebrations across France PARIS (FRANCE) - French authorities announced 780 people were arrested across the country when celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory over Arsenal were marred by violent clashes, and a road accident that killed a young man.
Radio France Internationale · May 31 Women gain ground in France as running clubs turn sport into community Statistics show that most people now taking up running in France are women. In Paris, some run alone and some in running groups – which are booming in the French capital as women turn to them for motivation, safety and a sense of community.
Radio France Internationale · May 31 Hundreds detained after violent clashes on PSG victory night More than 700 people on Saturday were detained across France, over 200 in Paris alone, after violent clashes erupted when thousands poured onto the streets after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory against English club Arsenal.
The Independent UK · May 31 France detains hundreds of rioters after Paris Saint-German wins Champions League French police have detained over 400 people involved in violent clashes after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title
France 24 · May 31 One dead, 780 arrested across France as unrest mars PSG's victory night French police detained 780 people involved in violent clashes in Paris and other French cities that erupted Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title. Police said a man in his twenties died in a motorbike crash in the capital. Planned celebrations for the team's win on Sunday…
The Economic Times · May 31 Charting the global economy: Inflation hits incomes and spending Global economies face rising inflation and slowing consumer spending. In the US, incomes are squeezed, pushing savings rates down. Europe sees price pressures in France, Italy, and Spain, prompting rate hike considerations. China attempts to boost its economy with lower interest rates. Meanwhile, Zambia's corn harvest offers some relief from…
The Economic Times · May 31 India becomes BlaBlaCar's largest market as fuel price surge boosts carpooling Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel. This trend has been more pronounced in countries where fuel price increases driven by the war have been sudden…
The Times of India · May 31 PSG Champions League celebrations in France spark clashes; 416 detained, 7 police officers injured Over 400 people were arrested across France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, as celebrations devolved into violence. Clashes erupted between police and supporters in Paris and near the stadium, resulting in injuries to seven officers and damage to vehicles and businesses. Authorities had deployed extensive security measures amid concerns…