The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Michael Hiltzik: Big oil companies are already reneging on their global warming promises

If there's an enduring truism about corporate promises to do well by doing good, it's that believing them is a mug's game.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023

Zelensky to address UK-led summit on Russian Olympic participation

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said ‘we cannot allow Russian athletes to line up alongside Team GB’ at the Paris Games next year.

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky to appeal to world leaders against Russian athletes at 2024 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has come under fire after it moved to water down the outright ban on athletes from Russia and Belarus at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi on his first exhibition in Europe

Self-taught Nigerian artist Eniwaye Oluwaseyi speaks to Eve Jackson about his exciting solo exhibition, his first in Europe: "The Eye Never has Enough of Seeing nor the Ear its Fit of Hearing" at Paris's Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery. Oluwaseyi's works are an embodiment of the term "people of colour". His vibrant paintings…

France 24 · Feb 9, 2023

Paris Police Report More Than 400 E-Scooter Accidents In 2022

In 2022, there were more than 400 accidents involving electric scooters which resulted in more than 450 injuries, and unfortunately, three deaths.

InsideEVs · Feb 9, 2023

Olympics-IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris boycott threat

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Algeria recalls ambassador to France over wanted dissident

Algeria has recalled its envoy to France "for consultations" after Paris intervened to help Amira Bouraoui, an activist and journalist who is wanted by Algiers, avoid deportation and detention.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023

France says it wants stronger ties with Algeria despite envoy recall

France will continue efforts to strengthen ties with Algeria despite Algiers accusing Paris on Wednesday of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants to arrest, a French foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

France’s Macron Awards Legion of Honor to Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

President Emmanuel Macron has bestowed the Legion of Honor on Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Paris. It is the highest award a French president can give to a counterpart, the Elysee Palace said in an overnight statement. "A salute to Ukraine and its people. A salute to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

IOC President Bach Urges Ukraine to Drop Paris Boycott Threat

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Ukraine hopes to secure widespread international support for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes after the IOC opened the door…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023