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Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: medals won by the U.S.

Top start for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! And as the gold, silver and bronze medals fall one after the other, we take stock of the charms won by the US Olympic team!

Paris 2024 Olympics: silver medal for the French women's basketball team against the USA

That's it, the last day of the Paris 2024 Olympics has unfortunately arrived! The French basketball players played their final this Sunday, August 11, in a match of anthology against the United States and become Olympic runners-up, missing out on the gold medal by just one point.

Olympics: a fresco in the 18th arrondissement marks the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028

To celebrate the Olympic Games, a fresco can now be seen behind the REcyclerie in Paris's 18th arrondissement, symbolizing the link between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.

Mother's Day: why is the date different in France from other countries?

This Sunday, May 26, is Mother's Day in many countries, including the USA, some European countries, Canada and the Philippines... but not in France! Why is this date different in France? Let's find out!

Abortion: LREM and Nupes parties wish to setting right to abortion into the Constitution

LREM (a liberal political party in France) and Nupes (a left-wing alliance of political parties) are willing to protect abortion right by setting it into the Constitution. Following the United-States’ historical overturn on the matter, here are more details on the reaction of the Presidential majority of the French Parliament.

Covid: WHO calls on countries to lift travel ban and vaccine pass for travels

Faced with Omicron, several countries have closed their borders, while others are requiring a vaccine pass to enter their territory. As for the WHO, they explain these restrictions fail to “to limit international spread of Omicron” and recommends the lifting of travel bans, and proof of vaccination to enter these countries.

Covid: U.S. does not recommend travels to France placed as maximum risk

France is now placed on a “very high risk” level by the United States, because of the number of new Covid-19 contaminations. Therefore, the U.S. does not recommend travels to Paris.

Covid: the United States considers making requirements harsher to enter their territory

After closing for 18 months, the United States eventually reopened their borders this past November 8 to EU and UK travelers. But with the outbreak of the Omicron variant, the Biden administration is considering making requirements to enter the US territory harsher.

Covid: a study suggests the Delta variant does not cause more severe cases in children

According to an American study, Covid-19 Delta variant does not cause more severe cases in children and adolescents.

France to send second Statue of Liberty to the United States

And two! France is to send second Statue of Liberty to the United States. According to JDD, this 2.83-m tall statue is to arrive in New York on July 4, namely for the U.S. Independence Day.

Covid: EU to allow vaccinated U.S. tourists to visit this summer

In an interview with New York Times, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Covid-19 vaccinated U.S. tourists will be allowed to visit the 27 EU countries this summer.

Covid: one million people have died in Europe, including almost 100,000 in France

Europe has reached one million Covid-19 deaths, since the virus has been discovered in China over a year ago. France – now exceeding 99,000 deaths – is one of the hardest-hit countries on the Old Continent.

Coronavirus: the situation in the world as of Tuesday March 2, the hardest-hit countries

Currently spreading over the world, coronavirus has infected over 115 million people. Covid-19 has killed at least 2.5 million people as well. What are the most-infected countries? What country does report the highest infection toll? What country is doing better? What country does vaccinate the most? Here is the overall situation as of Tuesday March 2, 2021.

Covid: Emmanuel Macron calls for global action to fight against variants

War against Covid wants to appear global… This Saturday February 13, in an interview with JDD, Emmanuel Macron called for the launch of global vaccination coordination to better fight against the spread of the virus and variants.

Covid: which countries handled the health crisis best? France at the bottom

As the world keeps on facing the Covid-19 pandemic, an Australian institute addressed the managing of the crisis. So, which countries did handle the coronavirus epidemic best? Which countries failed, and where does France rank? Keep reading to find out more.

Coronavirus: the situation is “worsening” worldwide WHO director says

As life is getting back to normal in many countries, the World Health Organization is worried and warns the world. On June 8th, WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the covid-19 pandemic was “worsening” worldwide.

Coronavirus: Donald Trump cuts ties with WHO

In a press conference held this Friday May 29, American President Donald Trump has announced he was putting an end to the relationships between the United-States and the World Healht Organization.

Coronavirus: the United-States shut borders to Europe

French now are persona non grata in the United States. President Donald Trump has announced to shut for 30 days all travels from Europe to the United States. This measure will be implemented this Friday March 13th at midnight but will not include the United Kingdom.

Madonna live at Paris Le Grand Rex in 2020 with her “Madame X Tour” // Cancelled

Madonna fans, unite! The queen of pop is back with her new album, “Madame X”. To promote this new disc, the American artist has announced a world tour said to visit the United States and Europe too. In France, meet from Saturday February 22 to Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Paris Le Grand Rex. Shows on Tuesday March 10 and Wednesday 11 are cacnelled.

European Heritage Days 2019 at the American Center for Art & Culture (former Mona Bismarck American Center)

For European Heritage Days 2019 in Paris, the American Center for Art & Culture (former Mona Bismarck) opens on September 21 and 22, 2019.