The Latest Breaking News from Paris

🔴 Live: Capture of Robotyne 'opens the way' south towards Crimea, says Ukraine FM

The capture this week of Robotyne village in the Zaporizhzhia region will enable the Ukrainian offensive to more easily push further south towards Crimea, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday. His statement came after two people were killed and two others wounded in a Russian attack on Kyiv.…

France 24 · Aug 30, 2023

Pakistan hero Nadeem arrives home to warm welcome

Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's ace javelin thrower, returned home to a warm welcome after winning silver at the World Athletics Championship. He was rewarded with a 5 million cash award and expressed his desire to win an Olympic medal in Paris next year. Nadeem believes with proper facilities and coaching he…

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

French riots have resulted in thousands of convictions, justice minister says

Nearly 2,000 people have been convicted in France over nationwide riots sparked in late June by the fatal police shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris, the Justice Minister said on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2023

UFC Fight Night 226 commentary, broadcast plans set: Michael Bisping, Paul Felder get second straight assignments

Check out the commentary team and desk analyst lineup for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 226 event in Paris.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2023

Team GB must maintain positive Budapest vibes into Paris Olympics

As the dust settled here on Britain equalling its best-ever medal haul of 10 at a World Championships, UK Athletics technical director Stephen Maguire spoke of a need for athletes to step up to another level at the Paris Olympics in a year's time.

Evening Standard · Aug 29, 2023

Macron defends French foreign policy as Niger junta's ultimatum expires

In tonight's edition: France says it will not budge in its refusal to engage with Niger's coup leaders. A month after their takeover, they issued a Monday deadline to the French ambassador to leave their country, but Paris has insisted its envoy will stay put. Also, Africa sets its own…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2023

Private funeral held for Wagner's Prigozhin in St Petersburg

The funeral of Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, who was killed in a plane crash last week, was held privately on Tuesday at a cemetery on the outskirts of his hometown St Petersburg, his press service said. The farewell to Prigozhin came as Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba meets French…

France 24 · Aug 29, 2023

Team GB has ‘feelgood factor’ back but Paris will be step up, says athletics chief

Britain has rediscovered the feelgood factor but the Paris Olympics will be ‘another level’, UK Athletics’ technical director has warned

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2023

UFC Fight Night 226: Make your predictions for Gane vs. Spivac, Fiorot vs. Namajunas in Paris (Updated)

We want your predictions for UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris with a Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac headliner.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 28, 2023

Two UFC Fight Night 226 bouts fall through days out from Paris event

UFC Fight Night 226 fight week is upon, and the promotion is currently looking for fill-ins to save two fights.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 28, 2023