‘Parisians out!’ Why the French have had enough of French tourists As holidaymakers descend on Brittany this summer, trebling the population of some villages and towns, local people are unimpressed The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
AG.AL wins the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship, ending Falcons’ reign AG.AL denied Team Falcons a historic three-peat, clinching the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship via a dramatic Trackmania final in Paris — the first EWC held outside Saudi Arabia. Dot Esports · Aug 24
Marie Curie and her husband Pierre spent nearly four years boiling and processing tonnes of uraninite in a leaky Paris shed without proper ventilation to isolate a tiny amount of radium, and more than a century later, her notebooks from those experiments remain radioactive and are kept in lead-lined boxes Marie Curie's personal items remain radioactive more than a century after her groundbreaking research. Her notebooks and possessions are stored with protective measures due to radium contamination. The Curies processed tonnes of pitchblende in a basic Paris laboratory for their work. Radium-226's long half-life of 1,600 years ensures its persistent… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Esports World Cup crowns champions in Paris after move from Riyadh The China-based AG.AL claimed the $7 million Club Championship as the seven-week tournament wrapped up its first edition outside Saudi Arabia after a short-notice relocation to France. Euronews · Aug 24
Ligue 1: Ferran Torres saves Paris Saint-Germain against Rennes Paris Saint-Germain snatched a draw away at Rennes (2-2) on the opening day of Ligue 1. Ferran Torres, Paris’s new signing, came on after the break and saved the day for PSG. France 24 · Aug 24
The Designer Traveled to Paris in Search of Inspiration for This Harlem Townhouse — And the Result is a Home That Embodies Color-Drenched Cozy Elegance The interiors of this new-build brownstone have evolved from stark to soulful — and it’s a transformation that’s wonderfully artistic Livingetc · Aug 24
From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner. Euronews · Aug 23
Quote of the day by Henry Miller: 'Destiny is what you are supposed to do in life. Fate is what kicks you in the ass to make...' - American novelist’s powerful wisdom on finding your purpose, facing adversity and understanding life’s unexpected turns Quote of the day by Henry Miller: Renowned for his audacious lifestyle and innovative storytelling, American author Henry Miller profoundly impacted literature. His book, 'Tropic of Cancer', encountered censorship due to its provocative themes. Paris, where he thrived, played a pivotal role in his creative journey as he navigated concepts… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Saudi crown prince heads to France as Paris seeks closer Gulf ties French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day official visit, as Paris looks to deepen ties with Riyadh against a backdrop of war in the Middle East. Radio France Internationale · Aug 23
Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast PARIS (FRANCE) - French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday for a two-day visit set to range from esports to the war in the Middle East. Bangkok Post · Aug 23
Macron hosts Saudi crown prince for two-day visit spanning energy to Middle East French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Paris for a two-day visit focused on bilateral deals and the Middle East. The visit, which begins with the Esports World Cup, comes amid criticism from journalists’ unions over France’s hosting of the Saudi de facto… France 24 · Aug 23
“We had a good run and did some great things. That wasn’t one of them”: Abandoned songs, a broken foot and footballer-size egos destroyed a Yes album The classic line-up fell apart after disastrous attempts to make the follow-up to Tormato in Paris, before a new line-up released Drama in 1980 Louder · Aug 22
Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopens after devastating wildfire Fontainebleau forest reopened to the public Saturday, with 80 percent of the popular Paris-area nature reserve accessible again after a wildfire scorched around 2,000 hectares last month. A fifth of the forest remains closed because of safety risks. France 24 · Aug 22
France to send interceptor missiles to Ukraine after Russian strikes French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, with Kyiv's air defences running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Radio France Internationale · Aug 22
Bangkok Post · Aug 22 France and UK urged to press Israel on Palestinian territories PARIS - Dozens of former French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to “destroy” any prospect of a viable Palestinian state.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22 ‘Embryonic’: lost novel by French film-maker Éric Rohmer is republished English translation of Élisabeth, the New Wave director’s 1946 book about young lovers in prewar Paris, receives rave reviews as precursor to auteur’s cinematic work
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22 Ravaged by wildfires, France's Fontainebleau forest reopens to public The forest of Fontainebleau outside Paris has partially reopened to the public after remaining off-limits for over a month due to devastating wildfires. From Saturday, visitors can access some 80 percent of the forest, but are being warned to show caution around fragile wildlife and charred trees.
France 24 · Aug 21 PSG heavily favoured to win sixth successive Ligue 1 title Paris Saint-Germain remains the team to beat in Ligue 1, with back-to-back Champions League triumphs bolstered by an influx of new arrivals this season. The team's opening match against Stade Rennais this Sunday has been moved to Rennes after their Parc de Prince pitch was deemed unsafe to play on…
The Times of India · Aug 21 Quote of the day by Theodore Roosevelt: “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by…” Theodore Roosevelt’s famous “man in the arena” passage remains one of his most enduring reflections on courage, effort and failure. In his 1910 speech “Citizenship in a Republic”, delivered at the Sorbonne in Paris, Roosevelt said: “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 21 Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Esports World Cup in Paris without losing a game Norway’s world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in France
France 24 · Aug 20 France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory is illegal under international law, would further cut Palestinian-majority east Jerusalem off from…
Bangkok Post · Aug 20 Europe heatwaves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat: AFP analysis PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's deadly record-breaking summer heatwaves sent temperatures above 40C in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analysed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 In 2024, Tornyol Systems showed how a 1.4-ounce drone could detect and hunt mosquitoes using ultrasonic sensors. Two years later, the Paris startup recorded its first autonomous kill, but the victim was 1 moth, not a mosquito A Paris startup just recorded its first autonomous insect kill using a 1.4-ounce drone. Tornyol Systems built the quadcopter with ultrasonic sensors that map pest wingbeats in total darkness. It neutralizes targets mid-air using high-speed propellers. While engineered to eradicate disease-carrying mosquitoes, its historic first interception was actually a moth.…
The Independent UK · Aug 20 US airline adds first-ever nonstop flight between West Coast and Athens - and a Paris route The new flights carry symbolic flight numbers tied to their destinations
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20 PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat Paris Saint-Germain will face Rennes in Brittany because the Parc des Princes playing surface is a risk to ‘the safety and wellbeing of the players’