Despite these efforts, the city continues to grapple with a century-old sewer network that struggles to manage the volume of stormwater during heavy rains. This inadequacy results in periodic discharges of untreated sewage directly into the River Seine, compromising its water quality
Marc Guillaume, the prefect of the Paris region, confirmed the disheartening results. "Samples from the Seine do not meet the standards we will have this summer," he stated, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding water quality as the Games approach, scheduled from July 26 to August 11
Biniam Girmay made history as the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage, triumphing on a flat route. His victory is celebrated not just for personal achievement but as a significant milestone resonating throughout Africa
Accused by Paris of orchestrating weeks of unrest, Tein vehemently denies these allegations, asserting his status as a "political prisoner" in a recent exchange with visiting French Green party senators
The match, marked by defensive solidity on both sides, culminated in a Jan Vertonghen own goal in the 85th minute, deflecting Randal Kolo Muani's strike past a helpless Belgian goalkeeper
The aircraft reportedly struck an electric power cable before crashing, creating a dramatic and tragic scene on one of France's busiest motorways. Emergency services quickly arrived at the site as bystanders captured footage of the incident, which led to a significant traffic backlog
Lavillenie, a former world record holder, needed to vault 5.82 meters to secure his spot in the Paris Games. However, he opted to pass at the opening height of 5.60 meters, then failed three consecutive attempts at 5.72 meters, bringing an end to his quest for another Olympic appearance
