Paralympics organisers forced to change Triathlon plans over Seine water quality concerns
France • Aug 29, 2024, 12:53 AM
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With rain forecast for Paris, concerns about the River Seine's water quality has prompted a change to the schedule of the swimming leg of the Paralympic triathlon, organisers said Thursday. The swimming part of the event will take place on September 1, instead of over two days.
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French jihadist linked to Charlie Hebdo attackers stands trial for terrorism-related offences
France • 11:43 AM
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French jihadist Peter Cherif, who was in regular contact with the brothers who carried out the 2015 attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, went on trial in Paris Monday. Cherif, who has not been formally charged over the attack, is on trial for terr
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France's Breton resigns as EU commissioner in public clash with Ursula von der Leyen
France • 9:23 AM
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French European commissioner Thierry Breton announced he was standing down from his role effective immediately Monday, publicly accusing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of having tried to block him from being reappointed. Breton, one o
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