The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Kidambi Srikanth suffers defeat in pre-quarterfinals of French Open badminton

PARIS: Top Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament after losing to Rasmus Gemke of Denmark in the pre-quarterfinals here on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 27, 2022

Daily Dose Ep 1184: Azam Khan gets 3-year jail term, 'Operation Lotus' in Telangana

Aban Usmani brings you the news from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir, Paris and South Korea.

Newslaundry · Oct 27, 2022

The Crown slammed by Princess Diana's friends for filming her final hours before tragic death

Witnesses claim that the fictional drama based on the Royal Family filmed scenes where Elizabeth Debicki, who plays the late Diana, could be seen in a black Mercedes just 100 yards from the Alma tunnel, Paris.

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

NGOs launch legal battle against French bank BNP over fossil fuel investment

BNP Paribas has been urged to cease its support for the expansion of fossil fuels by three NGOs who are threatening the banking giant with unprecedented legal action. The move came on the eve of the annual Climate Finance Day, hosted in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2022

The French-Algerian war: 60 years on, what is behind France's reconciliation agenda?

If you cross the Seine in the centre of Paris at the iconic Pont Saint-Michel and walk along the promenade, you may glimpse a small plaque on your way towards the steps that lead down to the riverbank. Placed not on the actual bridge itself, but on a wall to…

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

Girl, 5, whose face was torn apart by dog is hoping for dream trip to Disneyland

The kindness of strangers on the internet has meant that Elsie, 5, is one step closer to going to Disneyland Paris after her face was mauled by her neighbour's dog leaving her traumatised for life

Daily Mirror · Oct 27, 2022

Kanye West 'Escorted' Out of Skechers Offices

Kanye West was "escorted" by two executives out of the Skechers corporate offices after the rapper showed up uninvited, the shoe company said in a statement Wednesday. West -- known formally as Ye -- has made headlines in recent weeks for racist and anti-Semitic statements that have cost him several…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 27, 2022

Goncourt Academy Announces Shortlist of Winners in Beirut

At Beirut’s Pine Residence, the jury of the Goncourt literary prize has exceptionally announced the names of the four finalists in France's most prestigious literary prize. The name of the winner will be announced, as every year, at the Drouant restaurant in Paris on November 3. Didier Decoin, president of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 27, 2022

Macron, Scholz play down tensions in 'friendly', 'constructive' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a "friendly" and "constructive" conversation over lunch Wednesday, Paris and Berlin said, after the relationship suffered some bruising in recent weeks over a number of issues including energy and defence.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2022

Report: Global crises can speed up move to clean energy

The global energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is causing profound and long-lasting changes that have the potential to hasten the transition to a more sustainable and secure energy system, according to the latest report by the Paris-based International Energy Agency

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022