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Analysis-NATO finds gaping holes in defences of Europe
BRUSSELS - The war in Ukraine and the looming U.S. presidential election dominated a NATO summit in Washington this month but, away from...
Jul 24, 20246 min read
Analysis-Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: how a Harris foreign policy could look
WASHINGTON - Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stick largely to Joe Biden's foreign policy playbook on key issues such as...
Jul 24, 20245 min read
Olympics-Barcelona's free gym in a tunnel helps to popularise climbing
BARCELONA - The Foixarda tunnel in Barcelona hides a free-to-use climbing treasure trove made up of thousands of holds of all shapes,...
Jul 24, 20242 min read
Olympics-France flaunts its baguettes with scratch-and-sniff stamps
PARIS - Visiting Paris for the Olympics and want to share the enticing aroma of a fresh baguette? A scratch-and-sniff stamp on your...
Jul 24, 20241 min read
On eve of Olympics, Ukraine mourns budding athletes lost to war
LUTSK, Ukraine - When Stanislav Hulenkov signed up for Ukraine's border guard in 2021, he sought a stable job on the quiet northwestern...
Jul 24, 20243 min read
HIF Global signs collaboration agreement with Airbus for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
Agreement paves the way for e-Fuels, made from renewable electricity, water, and recycled carbon dioxide, to reduce net CO2 emissions in...
Jul 23, 20241 min read
JOHNSON CONTROLS ENHANCES EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF EIGHT PARIS OLYMPIC VENUES
PARIS, July 22, 2024 - As the Paris Olympics 2024 is about to get underway, millions of fans will travel to the French capital city to...
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Analysis-Italy's Meloni put domestic concerns first in rejecting von der Leyen
ROME - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's decision not to back Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission chief was driven by fear...
Jul 21, 20243 min read
French police clash with reservoir protesters in La Rochelle
LA ROCHELLE, France - A police officer and five protesters were injured on Saturday when violence erupted during a demonstration in the...
Jul 21, 20241 min read
Factbox-Paris landmarks double up as Olympic venues
PARIS - The Olympic Games in France begin on July 26 with a visually stunning opening ceremony through central Paris along the River...
Jul 20, 20242 min read
Explainer-Olympics-Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in at Paris 2024 Games?
PARIS - The River Seine will be a central element of the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony taking place on the river with a...
Jul 20, 20243 min read
French sports minister swims in Seine ahead of Olympics
PARIS - French Sports Minister Amelie Oudea Castera took the plunge and swam in the River Seine on Saturday, in a publicity moment that ...
Jul 14, 20241 min read
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