Paris 2024: French Police Arrest 15 in Major Drug Trafficking Bust Near Olympic Village

A substantial quantity of illicit substances and other contraband were seized, including nearly 10 kilograms of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin, €20,000 ($21,700) in cash, and 48 mobile phones. These details were disclosed by police sources to Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Paris Inaugurates Sustainable Olympic Village Amidst Praise and Hope for Urban Regeneration

Exceeding the handover target by a day, the completion of this crucial piece of Olympics infrastructure was celebrated by all parties involved, who emphasized its timely delivery and marginal budget overruns

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Anti-Fascist Activists Under Investigation After Alleged Assault on Minor in Paris

According to the prosecutor's office, the boy was approached by a group who questioned him about his relationship with Palestine, suspecting him of belonging to the Jewish Defense League.

France Expels Chinese Spies Over Attempted Forced Repatriation of Dissident

The head of the Paris office of China's Ministry of State Security (MSE), along with his deputy, was asked to leave France following accusations of orchestrating the abduction of 26-year-old Chinese dissident Ling Huazhan in March.

Mbappe Calls It ‘An Honour’ to Face Ronaldo Ahead of Euro 2024 Quarter-Final

Mbappe, 25, who recently signed for Real Madrid, a club where Ronaldo won four consecutive Champions League titles, spoke glowingly about Ronaldo in a pre-match interview

French Court Rules in Favor of Netflix in Copyright Dispute Over Shark Horror Film

The Paris court dismissed an emergency request from filmmaker Vincent Dietschy to ban the film from Netflix, citing procedural issues related to the lawsuit. The controversy centers around Dietschy's claims that "Under Paris" is a direct copy of his 2011 project "Silure," an unproduced film about a giant catfish terrorizing Paris

French Film Directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon Detained for Questioning in Sexual Abuse Case

The accusations against Jacquot, 74, and Doillon, 79, have sent shockwaves through the French film industry. Judith Godrèche, 52, has accused Jacquot of rape and Doillon of sexual assault during her teenage years.