Global News

[ad_1] Paris  — Just 10 months before the opening of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, the French capital is battling an invasion of bedbugs. The tiny pests were first reported in hotels and vacation rental apartments across the city during the summer. Then there were sightings in movie theaters and, in recent days, there have even been reports of bedbugs crawling around on seats in both national high-speed trains and the Paris Metro system. One metro train driver was dismayed to find some of the unwelcome guests in his driver's cabin. A suspected bedbug is seen crawling on the armrest of a train travelling between Paris and Lille, France, in a photo posted online by X user "LaTogolaise." Reuters/TWITTER/@_LaTogolaise Horrified train passengers have shared videos of the insects on social media, prompting many travelers to pay extra attention before the...

[ad_1] Protesters clashed with security forces across France on Monday as hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets for Labour Day to vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform . Unions had been hoping for a vast turnout across France for the May 1 protests to further rattle Macron, who has been greeted by pot-bashing and jeers as he toured the country seeking to defend the reforms and relaunch his second mandate. Macron last month signed a law to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, despite months of strikes against the bill. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne slammed as "unacceptable" violence that erupted in several cities. "In many cities in France, this May Day was a moment for responsible mobilisation and commitment. The scenes of violence on the sidelines of the demonstrations are all the more unacceptable," she wrote on Twitter . Paris's city hall told ...

[ad_1] PARIS: Former triple jump world champion Teddy Tamgho on Friday said he would return to athletics to compete at his home Olympics next year in Paris. The 33-year-old, who won the world title in 2013 in Moscow, has been retired for four years. "I think it's time, high time to put the spikes back on," France's Tamgho wrote on Instagram. "High time to prepare for Paris 2024. I've trained... and by testing myself for some time, I realised that the legs were still ready, ready to jump far, ready to win THE medal (the only one I'm looking for)." Tamgho became only the third man to break the 18-metre mark when he leapt 18.04m to win world gold. He also set the world indoor record with 17.92m in Paris in 2011. But Tamgho has never competed at the Olympics, missing the London Games 11 years ago due to a right ankle operation. He also served a ban imposed by the French athletics federation for assaulting a female amateur athlete in 2011....

[ad_1] Dozens hurt in Paris building explosion likely caused by gas leak - CBS News Watch CBS News More than 30 people were injured in an explosion Wednesday at the Paris American Academy, a fashion and design college. Officials said a gas leak likely caused the blast. Imtiaz Tyab and Ramy Inocencio report. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/dozens-hurt-in-paris-building-explosion-likely-caused-by-gas-leak/?feed_id=105579&_unique_id=650ccc746f16d

[ad_1] Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy "Je t'aime moi non plus" ("I Love You, Me Neither"). Birkin's ethereal, British-accented singing voice interlaced with his gruff baritone in the 1969 duet that helped make her famous and was forbidden in Italy after being denounced in the Vatican newspaper. The style Birkin displayed in the 1960s and early 1970s — long hair with bangs, jeans paired with white tops, knit mini dresses and basket bags — still epitomizes the height of French chic for many women around the world. Birkin was also synonymous with a Hermes bag that bore her name. Created by the Paris fashion house in 1984 in...

[ad_1] New Delhi:  Anand Mahindra, the Chairman of the Indian car company Mahindra, has shared a video on Twitter showcasing the Indian marching contingent's practice march in Paris, France. In a recent tweet, Anand Mahindra expressed his admiration and support for the contingent, stating, "सारे जहाँ से अच्छा…. इसमें कोई शक नहीं (Better than the entire world... no doubt about it!)". Anand Mahindra, a prominent figure in the business world, often uses social media platforms to share his thoughts, insights, and noteworthy events. This particular video showcases the dedication and skills of the Indian marching contingent including three forms - Army, Navy, and Air force -  as they practice their synchronized march in preparation for an upcoming event or parade. By sharing this video, Anand Mahindra highlights the discipline, coordination, and precision of the Indian armed forces. It reflects his appreciation for the hard work and commitment displayed by the marchin...