Bread king of Paris rises to the top in annual baguette contest: ‘A lot of love’
A new bread king in Paris has been born. Xavier Netri came out on top out of 172 contestants and was announced as the winner of the 31st Grand Prix de la Baguette earlier this week, according to the Associated Press. Netry, who has been baking for 25 years, is head baker at Utopy bakery […]
Students at prestigious Paris university occupy campus building in pro-Palestinian protest
Inspired by the Gaza Solidarity encampment on a US campus, students in Paris on Friday cut off access to campus buildings at France’s prestigious university and urged administrators to move all classes online. The pro-Palestinian protests began a dramatic day at the Paris Institute of Political Science, whose notable alumni include President Emmanuel Macron and […]
Massive policing for Paris Olympics to include security checks for some of the capital’s residents
The special anti-terrorism measures in place to protect the unprecedented opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the River Seine will also apply to all buildings along the route, including those working or living there. and their guests will undergo background checks. Paris Police Chief Laurent Nunez said on Thursday. Nuñez said those affected will […]
Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron once again showed off his sporting talents on Wednesday as Paris prepares to host the Summer Olympics. Macron, who is known as a soccer fan, wore the jersey to a charity match against soccer legends and famous players at a club in Yvelines, west of Paris. The event, which raises money […]
French Police Clear Migrant Camps out of Paris
PARIS (AP) – French police on Tuesday evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris, steps from the Seine River. It’s the latest move in what aid groups are calling a “social cleansing” campaign ahead of the Summer Olympics. Before dawn on an unusually cold April morning, about 30 teenagers and young adults from West […]
Paris mayor confident Seine’s water quality good enough for Olympic swimming
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she was confident the Seine’s water quality would reach Olympic standards this summer and could prove it by perhaps swimming there with President Emmanuel Macron. The Seine is the venue for Olympic marathon swimming and Olympic and Paralympic triathlon swimming competitions. Paris struggles to prepare for security and transportation ahead […]
Populist Political Activist Assaulted in Apparent Leftist Attack in Paris
In the latest example of right-wing politicians facing violence in Europe, a populist political activist on Friday reported being assaulted in Paris. Chairman of Eric Zemmour’s youth movement “Reconquet!” Stanislas Rigaud, 24, of the Reconquista anti-immigration party, was attacked by a group of six or seven people on Friday night while waiting for a taxi […]
USA Basketball’s Paris Olympics roster unites LeBron James, Stephen Curry for first time ever
With the 2024 Olympics in Paris coming up this summer, USA Basketball is assembling the best possible men’s roster to avoid embarrassment on the world’s biggest stage. LeBron James will return to Team USA for his fourth Olympics. Stephen Curry joins the team for his Olympic debut.Nine other players have reportedly been confirmed for a […]
Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Paris Hilton joined California lawmakers on Monday to push for legislation to crack down on the industry that cares for troubled youth by calling for more transparency in youth treatment facilities. The bill, sponsored by the Hilton hotel heir and media personality, would require information on how short-term residential facilities for youth […]
Nike slammed for skimpy Team USA women’s track and field uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics
Nike is under fire after Team USA’s track and field uniforms for the 2024 Paris Games were unveiled this week. And the skimpy, hip-baring outfits of the female athletes have some Olympians wondering if they will be exposing their genitals to the world this summer. The company has been accused of sexism since it unveiled […]