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Cabot expands to France with purchase of Golf Du Médoc Resort and two courses by familiar names

Cabot keeps growing with move into France.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Fibre Optic Cables Targeted In New Infrastructure Attack In France

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed the rail network at the start of the Olympic Games, as new sabotage acts affected fibre optic cables in several areas.

International Business Times

Are these the most corporate Olympics ever?

It’s rather exceptional that a G7 Olympic host gets the support of so many of its largest companies.

Fortune

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Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics

The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

French telecoms network targeted by vandals as man arrested over rail attacks that caused Paris Olympics chaos

It came as a man was reportedly arrested after alleged attacks on France’s high-speed rail network that caused chaos to Eurostar services on Friday

Evening Standard

Photographer shows young French boxers 'full of dreams and determined'

As part of the Cultural Olympiad exploring the connections between art and sports, French photographer Anouk Desury is showing her photo series Les poings ouverts ("Open Fists") at La Piscine museum in Roubaix, northern France.

Radio France Internationale

French Police Arrest Ultra-left Activist After Sabotage Attacks: Source

The man was detained at Oissel in northern France on Sunday and had access keys to SNCF technical premises, tools and literature linked to the ultra-left, said the source, asking not to be named.

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French telecoms network vandalised after high-speed rail network targeted

It comes after a far-left activist was arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks carried out on Friday

The Independent UK

France Braces For Record-Breaking Heat Wave During Paris Games

France faces a severe heatwave during the 2024 Paris Games, with temperatures soaring well above average. Stay informed and take necessary precautions.

Top News

France probes possible involvement of far-left extremists in rail sabotage before Games ceremony

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed parts of its high-speed rail network before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, as new acts of sabotage affected fibre optic cables in several areas overnight from Sunday to Monday.

France 24

Paris Olympics is not just sport: it is about presenting a new French identity to the world

Not everything has worked but few other nations would have had the temerity to stage an opening in such fashion

The Guardian - UK

French nuclear giant slips into the red following Niger-French breakup

French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly degraded" political context since a military regime came to power a year ago.

Radio France Internationale

‘Food is the key to understanding Marseille’: a gastronomic city tour

Seduced by the cuisine of the Mediterranean port, an expat American food writer guides us around the ‘no fuss’ cafes and restaurants that embody France’s oldest city

The Guardian - UK

Marchand 'Goosebumps' After Breaking French Olympic Swimming Gold Drought

Leon Marchand said he had goosebumps after romping to France's first Olympic swimming gold since 2012 in front of a packed and raucous Paris crowd on Sunday.

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Death threats against Israeli Olympic athletes investigated by French police

Paris prosecutors office will also investigate possible antisemitic hate crimes during an Olympic football match in France

Sports Illustrated

Léon Marchand Captured the 400 IM Olympic Gold and the Hearts of the French People

The biggest star of the Paris Games took down Michael Phelps’ Olympic record in the most difficult event, putting his uncanny physical gifts and work ethic on display in front of a roaring hometown crowd.

Top News

France Braces For Heat Wave During Paris Games

France faces a significant heatwave during the 2024 Paris Games, with temperatures soaring above average. Orange heat warnings issued for 39 locations.

France 24

French swimmer Marchand wins gold with Olympic record in men’s 400-metre medley

France’s Léon Marchand won a gold medal and set an Olympic record in the men's 400-metre individual medley at the Paris Games on Sunday, pulling away from his rivals as thousands of fans at La Defense Arena chanted his name.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s something incredible’: electric mood in France matches that of 1998

Pessimism over domestic politics and the Games themselves has been replaced by euphoria, helped by impressive early medal success

The Guardian - UK

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot leaves ‘hermit’ status for emotional mountain bike gold

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot put the disappointments of Olympics past behind her to win gold for France in the women’s mountain biking

International Business Times

Migrant Dies On Cross-Channel Bid, Boat Continues To England

A migrant died on Sunday trying to cross the Channel from France to Britain on an overcrowded boat but authorities said dozens on the vessel refused to be rescued and continued their journey to England.

Radio France Internationale

Refugee Olympic Team flies the flag for resilience at Paris Games

At the 2024 Games in Paris, 37 contenders will realise their Olympic dreams as part of the international refugee team – which brings together athletes from the 120 million people forcibly displaced worldwide. RFI met them during their pre-competition training in northern France.

International Business Times

France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

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