France

Tiemoue Bakayoko Moves To AC Milan, Ends Disappointing Chelsea Spell

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 14, 2018

AC Milan hope Bakayoko will help them reclaim their position at the top of the Italian game following years of strife on and off the pitch.

What France Plans To Do To Encourage Recycling Of Plastic Bottles

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 14, 2018

France plans to make bottles produced with recycled plastic cheaper than bottles made from virgin plastic and will further tighten regulation on plastics use, a government minister said.

1800 People Evacuated As Squad Defuses World War II Bomb In France

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 12, 2018

Some 1,800 people were ordered to evacuate their homes in northwest France on Sunday as a bomb squad defused a British bomb from World War II, officials said.

Paul Pogba Tight-Lipped Over Manchester United Situation For Fear Of Being Fined

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 12, 2018

Pogba cost United a then-world record 89 million pounds (105 million euros, 116 million dollars) in 2016.

Out Of Frying Pan, Into Fire: Man Fleeing Cops Runs Into French Spy HQ

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 12, 2018

Fleeing the police after a car crash in Paris, a man who had been driving without a licence took the ultimate wrong turn -- and ended up taking refuge inside the headquarters of France's spy agency.

Ford Unveils Mustang For 2019 Nascar Cup Series

Pratik Rakshit | Saturday August 11, 2018

Ford has revealed its all-new Mustang NASCAR Cup race car.

Proud Paul Pogba Happy To Repay Trust As Manchester United Captain

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 11, 2018

Paul Pogba had been linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Barcelona's interest reportedly piqued by his frosty relationship with Jose Mourinho.

Paul Pogba Wants More Trophies After World Cup Win

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 11, 2018

Fresh from inspiring France to win the World Cup, Paul Pogba is hungry to win more trophies for Manchester United after captaining the Red Devils to a winning Premier League start with a 2-1 victory over Leicester on Friday.

At This Theme Park, Crows Have Been Trained To Pick Up Litter

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 11, 2018

Six crows specially trained to pick up cigarette ends and rubbish will be put to work next week at a French historical theme park, its president said on Friday.

Former Tour De France Winner Jan Ullrich Held Over Prostitute Assault

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 10, 2018

Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich was arrested early Friday for allegedly assaulting a prostitute in Frankfurt, police said, just a week after the German national was briefly detained in Spain.

Twitter Ordered by French Court to Change 'Smallprint' After Privacy Case

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 10, 2018

A Paris court on Thursday ordered Twitter to change its smallprint, according to a consumer group which accused the tech giant of having "abusive" clauses in its terms and conditions.

Paul Pogba Still Happy At Manchester United, Insists Jose Mourinho

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 10, 2018

Following a successful summer in which he helped France to win the World Cup, Pogba's future at United has been the subject of speculation over the last week of the Premier League transfer window.

Joel Robuchon, Most Starred Michelin Chef, Dies at 73

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday August 6, 2018

The world's most-starred Michelin chef, Joel Robuchon, has died at 73, a French government spokesman said Monday.

Music Streaming Platform Deezer Raises EUR 160 Milllion in Fresh Funding

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 3, 2018

Deezer said the funds will be used to finance development acceleration, and strengthen its presence in its key markets such as France and Latin America.

France Brings New Law To Curb Sexual Harassment On Streets

World News | Reuters | Friday August 3, 2018

France voted to outlaw sexual harassment on the streets, leaving cat-callers and aggressively lecherous individuals facing potential on-the-spot fines of up to 750 euros as part of tougher legislation to fight sexual violence.