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Fourteen men go on trial in Paris over deadliest small-boat Channel crossing

Sinking of inflatable dinghy in 2021 resulted in 31 people dead or missing, including a seven-year-old child

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Outrage After Visiting Hindu Guru Demands Women Be “Made Invisible” And Management Complies

One person reacted, “Why would a French institute agree to this absurdity???”

Bored Panda · Sep 8

Watch: X-rated Liam Rosenior team talk goes viral as ex-Chelsea boss makes flying start at new club

New Paris FC boss has shaken off Chelsea disappointment and made a fine start to life on return to Ligue 1

Evening Standard · Sep 8

Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike after female employees 'made invisible' for Hindu group visit

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris has released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

Euronews · Sep 7

Eiffel Tower reopens after Hindu group apologises for 'sidelining' female staff

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group that later apologised. The iconic Paris monument was forced to close on Monday after staff went on strike to protest the "sidelining" of female employees during a…

France 24 · Sep 7

‘She’ll outdo herself’: Céline Dion fans camp out for glimpse of star before sold-out Paris comeback

Singer has rewarded patience of hundreds waiting outside hotel with regular appearances and even some dancing

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

Céline Dion and Jay-Z bring their hits to Paris

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim brings us a roundup of some of the week's most anticipated Paris concerts. From Céline Dion kicking off her 16 sold-out shows at La Défense Arena, to American rapper Jay-Z celebrating his 30-year career at the Stade de France,…

France 24 · Sep 7

Sons of Yemen ex-president on trial in France over alleged stolen assets

Two sons of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh are on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of embezzling public funds that were used to buy luxury property worth €16 million in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7

Yes, passing 1.5 C of global warming is cause for alarm, but not despair

The news has been full of headlines about findings from a United Nations report: the world is set to exceed the 1.5 C global warming target set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement. The report has raised concerns and questions about what a 1.5 C increase could mean for our…

The Conversation · Sep 7

Paris flight searches surge ahead of Céline Dion's comeback concerts

Céline Dion is driving tourism to the French capital, with flight searches up 11% and bookings also on the rise as fans from the US, Brazil, Canada and beyond plan trips for the star’s long-awaited return to the stage.

Euronews · Sep 7