Paris

PSG Chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi Charged With Corruption Over Qatar World Athletics Championships

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been under investigation since March for the bidding for the 2017 and the 2019 world championships.

Crowd Gathered To Protest Against Mass Extinction, Then The Streets Went Red

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 13, 2019

Environmental protesters spilled fake blood Sunday on the steps of the Trocadero, a Paris tourist landmark, in a stunt to highlight the accelerated loss of biodiversity on Earth, AFP journalists reported.

3 Hostages Rescued From Burkina Faso "Hell", 2 French Soldiers Killed

World News | Reuters | Sunday May 12, 2019

Three hostages freed by French commandos from terrorists in Burkina Faso arrived in Paris on Saturday, expressing sorrow at the death of two French soldiers in the rescue operation.

Facebook Chief to Meet Macron as Regulatory Pressure Mounts

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 10, 2019

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg travels to Paris on Friday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Police Station Closed After Attack... By Fleas

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 6, 2019

A police station in northeastern Paris had to be evacuated on Sunday after it was invaded by fleas, a police union said.

Ahead Of Met Gala 2019, Paris Hilton Hearts Priyanka Chopra's Bejewelled Look From 2018

Entertainment | Monday May 6, 2019

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are also part of this year's Met Gala Benefit Committee.

Paris Police Clash With Protesters Ahead Of May Day March

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2019

Paris riot police fired teargas as they squared off against hardline demonstrators among tens of thousands of May Day protesters, who flooded the city Wednesday in a test for France's zero-tolerance policy on street violence.

PSG Coach Thomas Tuchel Hits Out At Neymar After Fan Attack

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019

Thomas Tuchel blasted Neymar for hitting a fan who insulted Paris Saint-Germain players as they filed up to collect their French Cup losers' medals.

Neymar Says He Was Wrong To Hit Fan After French Cup Final Defeat

Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 28, 2019

As the players climbed the steps to receive their medals, shaking the hands of those nearby, Neymar, struck one of the fans in the face.

Watch: Video Emerges Of Neymar Appearing To "Punch" Fan After PSG's Shock French Cup Loss

Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 28, 2019

Neymar appeared to hit a fan on the chin following PSG's shock defeat to Rennes in the French Cup final.

Mystery Of World's Expensive Painting By Leonardo Da Vinci

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 28, 2019

Later this year, the Louvre in Paris will host an exhibition of masterpieces by the Italian painter Leonardo da Vinci to mark his death 500 years ago in France.

Kylian Mbappe Sent Off As PSG Lose French Cup Final To Rennes

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 29, 2019

Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by Rennes in Saturday's French Cup final, losing 5-6 on penalties after a dramatic game finished 2-2 at the end of extra time.

Formula E: Robin Frijns Wins Chaotic Paris e-Prix; Becomes 8th Different Winner Of The Season

Sameer Contractor | Saturday April 27, 2019

Virgin Racing driver Robin Frijns has become the eighth different driver to win the eighth race of the 2018-19 Formula E championship. Frijns took his maiden Formula E win in the Paris e-Prix at the end of a chaotic day. The race conditions were challenging due to the heavy rain storm, which meant the race started under the safety car and made for ...

Formula E: Harley-Davidson Partners With Envision Virgin Racing Team

Sameer Contractor | Thursday April 25, 2019

The Formula E championship has seen some massive manufacturers join the sport in one way or the other. In a first, a bike maker is now associated with the electric series. Formula E racing team Envision Virgin Racing has signed a multi-year partnership with Harley-Davidson, with the American motorcycle maker set to feature on the team's electric ra...

Workers Smoked At Roof Of Paris' Notre-Dame, Says Scaffolding Firm

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 25, 2019

A scaffolding firm that has worked on the roof of Notre-Dame said some of its workers had smoked on the site, but ruled out that a cigarette butt might have started the fire that destroyed the cathedral's oak-framed roof last week.