WorldPingThis year, several French landmarks are paying tribute to France’s last queen, Marie-Antoinette. Despite her public execution taking place more than 230 years ago, the monarch continues to fascinate both at home and abroad.
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WorldPingFor the first time, the World Athletics Championships will be held on the African continent, with Kenya set to host the event in 2029. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe described Kenya's bid as "convincing and moving".
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WorldPingEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday she wanted to open the door for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". France 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.
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WorldPingA Paris court on Tuesday sentenced a former school aide to one year of house arrest with an ankle tag for sexually abusing nine children – the first conviction since a nationwide scandal erupted over abuse in France's childcare system.
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc wants to open the door for Canada to become its first associate member, signaling a major deepening of ties.
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WorldPingNigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.
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WorldPingCommission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer Canada has been invited to become the first “associate member” of the EU by the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen.
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