Politics
These French Left-Wing Lawmakers Snubbed A Far-Right Politician By Refusing To Shake His Hand
"Shake hands with a racist party? NEVER."
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France Is Banning Women Athletes From Wearing The Hijab At The Paris Olympic Games, Causing Controversy
The French government said these bans are because the country needs to uphold secularism, which is the separation of religion and the state.
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Paris’ Mayor Swam In The Seine River To Prove It’s Clean For The Olympics After People Threatened To Poop In It
Anne Hidalgo, Paris’ mayor, swam in the once heavily polluted Seine River to prove that it is clean and safe for athletes to swim in at the 2024 Olympics.
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Paris Held A "Waiter Race" Where Waiters Had To Dash Through The City With A Coffee And Croissant
Waiters have to walk a two-kilometer loop around the Paris city hall while carrying a tray with a cup of coffee, a croissant and a glass of water.
Politics
People In France Have Rejected The Far-Right And Elected A New Left-Wing Alliance In A Shocking Win
The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP), made of several leftist parties, was only formed 20 days before the election to defeat the far-right.
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Here’s What Happened During Israel’s Genocide In Gaza In June 2024
Take a look back at some of the updates on Israel's genocide on Gaza in May 2024.
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France's Prime Minister Interrupted A Woman Colleague's Interview And Caused A "Mansplaining" Controversy
The 35-year-old prime minister burst on the stage of Franceinfo during Valérie Hayer’s radio debate with the head of the party June 3.
Activism
Cate Blanchett And Bella Hadid Wore Dresses To Show Their Support For Palestine At The Cannes Film Festival
They are among several artists who showed solidarity with Palestine at Cannes.
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The French "Bollard Man" Who Fought Off The Sydney Attacker With A Post Has Been Offered A Visa
Damien Guerot, a French construction worker, earned the nickname “bollard man” after CCTV footage captured him warding off the attacker with a barrier post on an escalator inside Westfield Bondi Junction mall.
Cute
This French Diver Slipped And Bounced Into The Water At A Ceremony And Even He Thought It Was Funny
“For your information, my back is fine, but my ego…”
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In March 2024
Take a look back at some of the biggest stories that happened around the world in March 2024.
Impact
12 Women’s Rights Wins To Celebrate This International Women’s Day
From Mexico to Japan, countries around the world have made bold moves to advance women’s rights in the past year.