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Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testing
Read full article: Olympic champ Imane Khelif skips Eindhoven event after World Boxing introduces mandatory sex testingOlympic champion Imane Khelif is skipping the Eindhoven Box Cup in the Netherlands less than a week after World Boxing announced mandatory sex testing for all athletes.
French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophy
Read full article: French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ends Swiatek's reign and meets No. 2 Coco Gauff for the trophyCoco Gauff has reached her second final at Roland-Garros by beating Loïs Boisson 6-1, 6-2 to end the surprising, upset-filled run by a French wild-card entry who is ranked No. 361.
Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judge
Read full article: Tiafoe calls it 'comical' Musetti wasn't penalized for kicking a ball into French Open line judgeLorenzo Musetti has been warned for unsportsmanlike conduct for kicking a tennis ball that inadvertently hit a linesperson during his French Open quarterfinal against Frances Tiafoe.
Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches start
Read full article: Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches startTennis players at Grand Slam tournaments such as the French Open can have to play at 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. or anywhere in between.
World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policy
Read full article: World Boxing apologizes for naming Olympic champion Imane Khelif in sex test policyThe president of World Boxing has apologized after Olympic champion Imane Khelif was singled out in the governing body’s announcement to make sex testing mandatory.
French Open: Iga Swiatek to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Alcaraz and Musetti win
Read full article: French Open: Iga Swiatek to face No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. Alcaraz and Musetti winFour-time champion Iga Swiatek has posted a 26th successive win at Roland-Garros and set up a French Open semifinal clash against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie
Read full article: Novak Djokovic earns his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam NorrieNovak Djokovic has earned his 100th career French Open victory by overwhelming Cam Norrie 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round.
French Open: Tommy Paul is the first American man in the quarterfinals since Andre Agassi in 2003
Read full article: French Open: Tommy Paul is the first American man in the quarterfinals since Andre Agassi in 2003Tommy Paul has become the first American man in the French Open quarterfinals since Andre Agassi in 2003.
PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy
Read full article: PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophyParis Saint-Germain players walked into a wall of noise at their home stadium and brandished aloft the Champions League trophy that their fans have waited so long to see.
French Open: Novak Djokovic wins easily in a match filled with Champions League celebrations
Read full article: French Open: Novak Djokovic wins easily in a match filled with Champions League celebrationsNovak Djokovic has reached the fourth round of the French Open for the 16th consecutive year with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over qualifier Filip Misolic in a match marked by noise from Paris Saint-Germain fans cheering for goals as they watched the Champions League final on their phones.
French Open 2025: Coco Gauff emerges from a tough second set to return to Week 2 in Paris
Read full article: French Open 2025: Coco Gauff emerges from a tough second set to return to Week 2 in ParisCoco Gauff has moved into the French Open's fourth round for the fifth consecutive year with a 6-1, 7-5 (3) victory over Marie Bouzkova.
Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial
Read full article: Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorialAuthorities in Paris have launched an investigation after several Jewish sites across the capital were defaced with green paint overnight.
French Open: Jannik Sinner drops just 3 games to extend Grand Slam unbeaten run. Djokovic wins
Read full article: French Open: Jannik Sinner drops just 3 games to extend Grand Slam unbeaten run. Djokovic winsWhen Jannik Sinner’s opponent in the French Open’s third round finally won a single game, the Court Suzanne-Lenglen crowd responded with a standing ovation.
French Open players often make schedule requests. No one wanted to miss the Champions League final
Read full article: French Open players often make schedule requests. No one wanted to miss the Champions League finalThe French Open isn’t the only sports event in Europe drawing attention from tennis players.
Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body
Read full article: Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing bodyOlympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s new governing body.
French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno Borges
Read full article: French Open 2025: Casper Ruud is bothered by a painful knee and loses to Nuno BorgesTwo-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud has dropped 13 of the last 14 games and lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0 to Nuno Borges in the second round at Roland-Garros while bothered by a bad left knee.
French Open: Naomi Osaka exits in the first round with a loss to Paula Badosa
Read full article: French Open: Naomi Osaka exits in the first round with a loss to Paula BadosaFour-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has lost in the French Open’s first round to 10th-seeded Paula Badosa 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4.
A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in France
Read full article: A headscarf ban is keeping basketball players off the court. A new bill could make it law in FranceThousands of young Muslim women in France are sidelined from competitive sport because of rules in several disciplines including basketball that ban uniforms and other clothing carrying a religious or political significance.
Tommy Paul keeps on truckin' at French Open after getting his repossessed vehicle back
Read full article: Tommy Paul keeps on truckin' at French Open after getting his repossessed vehicle backTommy Paul was pleased to come back to win his first-round match at the French Open, of course, but perhaps not as thrilled as he was to discuss regaining the truck that was repossessed back home in Florida when he accidentally missed some payments.
French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 times
Read full article: French Open 2025: Rafael Nadal is celebrated at the tournament he won a record 14 timesRafael Nadal is being celebrated during a ceremony in the main stadium of the French Open on Day 1 of the tournament.
French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to know
Read full article: French Open 2025: Doping cases, lingering lawsuit, players seek more Slam money and more to knowHeading into the French Open, an argument could be made that the headlines about tennis lately have been as, or more, intriguing off the court — and in the court of law — than on the court of play.
Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81, leaving behind a monumental legacy
Read full article: Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81, leaving behind a monumental legacyBrazilian photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado, known for his award-winning images of nature and humanity, has died at age 81.
French Open 2025 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland-Garros
Read full article: French Open 2025 guide: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know about Roland-GarrosPlay in the year’s second Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the French Open on the red clay courts of Roland-Garros on Sunday.
Houston couture designer Danny Nguyen aiming to elevate city’s fashion scene
Read full article: Houston couture designer Danny Nguyen aiming to elevate city’s fashion sceneAs we continue to celebrate AAPI month, we're meeting couture designer, Danny Nguyen. He has dressed icons - but has never forgotten his Houston roots. Today, he shared with Houston Life what drives his style, where his designs will shine next, and how his Vietnamese parents helped shape his career.
Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agents
Read full article: Jury convicts New York-Paris flight stowaway who slipped past gate agentsA woman who was able to sneak onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass last year has been convicted of a stowaway charge.
Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recovered
Read full article: Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in the ‘80s has finally been recoveredPolice have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet.
Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy
Read full article: Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversyThe Tour de France is set for a dramatic finale in July after organizers announced a climb up Montmartre in Paris on the final day.
Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awards
Read full article: Ballon d'Or gets date in Paris that lets more women nominees attend soccer's biggest awardsThe Ballon d’Or ceremony to award the most coveted individual honors in soccer finally has a better date for women nominees to be there.
Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspects
Read full article: Tears, trauma and a million-dollar necklace as defiant Kim Kardashian faces Paris robbery suspectsKim Kardashian appeared in a Paris courtroom Tuesday to testify in the trial over the 2016 armed robbery that upended her life.
Popular Turkish American online political commentator detained, questioned at Chicago airport
Read full article: Popular Turkish American online political commentator detained, questioned at Chicago airportA popular Turkish American online streamer who is critical of President Donald Trump was recently detained and questioned at O’Hare International Airport after his flight from Paris landed in Chicago.
South Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung named La Scala's first-ever Asian musical conductor
Read full article: South Korean conductor Myung-Whun Chung named La Scala's first-ever Asian musical conductorSouth Korean conductor Myung-whun Chung has been named the new musical director of the famed Milan opera house, Teatro alla Scala, the first Asian to hold the position.
Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
Read full article: Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalationSyrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control.
Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding
Read full article: Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US fundingThe European Union is launching a drive to attract scientists and researchers with offers of grants and new policy plans.
Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthday
Read full article: Military parade to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary will be held on Trump's birthdayThe Army has confirmed there will be a military parade on President Donald Trump’s birthday in June, as part of the celebration around the service’s 250th birthday.
Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and awe
Read full article: Worshippers return to restored Notre Dame for Easter rituals with emotion and aweFour months after its reopening, Notre Dame Cathedral hosted an emotional Easter ceremony Friday centered on the Crown of Thorns relic.
Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies
Read full article: Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companiesNetflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies cast a pall on the economy.
France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensions
Read full article: France expels 12 Algerian officials in tit-for-tat move amid diplomatic tensionsFrance says it is expelling 12 Algerian diplomatic officials, a day after Algeria announced the expulsion of the same number of French officials in escalating tensions between the two countries.
Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris
Read full article: Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in ParisKim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in Paris.
Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users
Read full article: Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European usersSocial media company Meta says that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after privacy activists raised concerns about data privacy.
Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee
Read full article: Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike LeeNew films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Read full article: Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and InstagramFacebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content.
Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Read full article: Meta's head of AI research stepping downThe head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology.
Here's a look at the election ban on France's far-right Le Pen and the legal issues
Read full article: Here's a look at the election ban on France's far-right Le Pen and the legal issuesFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denounced the court ruling that placed a five-year ban on her seeking public office for embezzlement.
What to know about the ruling barring Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years
Read full article: What to know about the ruling barring Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five yearsFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to a five-year ban on running for public office for embezzling EU funds in a major political earthquake.
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
Read full article: France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking TransparencyFrance’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law.
France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policies
Read full article: France accuses US diplomats of meddling with a 'diktat' about Trump's DEI policiesA French minister has accused U.S. diplomats of interfering in the operations of French companies by sending them a letter reportedly telling them that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could also apply outside of the United States.
Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LA
Read full article: Algerian boxer Khelif says she's not intimidated by Trump and targets second Olympic gold in LAAlgerian boxer Imane Khelif says that President Donald Trump’s stance on gender in sports “does not intimidate” her and plans to defend her gold medal at the Los Angeles Olympics.
Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never aired
Read full article: Hollywood director arrested on charges of swindling Netflix out of $11M for a show that never airedA Hollywood writer-director has been arrested on charges that he swindled $11 million from Netflix for a sci-fi show that never aired, instead steering the cash toward cryptocurrency investments and a series of lavish purchases that included a fleet of Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari.
Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president
Read full article: Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC presidentAn in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president.
NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games
Read full article: NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter GamesThe IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games.
Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next week
Read full article: Meta to start testing crowd-sourced fact-checking, based on X example, next weekFacebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms Inc. says it will launch its crowd-sourced fact-checking program, called Community Notes, on March 18.
Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye for
Read full article: Fashion trends for fall: Big shoulders, even bigger coats and a color story to dye forParis has spoken and fashion’s final authority has laid down the law: This fall it’s all about power shoulders, enveloping outerwear and a color palette that runs the gamut from somber to surreal.
Louis Vuitton’s cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the way
Read full article: Louis Vuitton’s cinematic take on travel has a lot of celebs and some bumps along the wayJust days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Paris’ Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuitton’s fashion show extravaganza Monday evening.
At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runway
Read full article: At Sacai, a masterclass in wrapping and reinvention on the Paris runwayChitose Abe’s latest collection for Sacai is a masterful evolution of her signature hybridization, where garments aren’t just worn— they move, morph, and envelop.
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
Read full article: More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for UkraineMilitary officials from more than 30 nations are expected to take part in Paris talks on the creation of an international security force for Ukraine.
Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Demna dials down theatrics for a more saleable vision of Balenciaga at Paris Fashion WeekBalenciaga is no stranger to spectacle, but this season, Demna played a different game—one of precision, control, and quiet defiance.
Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashion’s boldest stage
Read full article: Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashion’s boldest stageValentino paraded high fashion inside a public toilets setting in one of the most unexpected backdrops of the season, especially for a house as classical as Valentino.
Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion Week
Read full article: Andreas Kronthaler honors Westwood with a theatrical, rule-breaking vision at Paris Fashion WeekAt Vivienne Westwood’s fall show, Andreas Kronthaler sent a clear message: rebellion is alive and well.
On the Paris runway, Kenzo’s punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear
Read full article: On the Paris runway, Kenzo’s punk revival puts a British spin on streetwearAt Paris Fashion Week, Kenzo’s latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverence.
IVF clinic opens in Houston to offer more affordable treatment to families
Read full article: IVF clinic opens in Houston to offer more affordable treatment to familiesFertility treatments (specifically IVF) can cost more than $16,000 per round. Now a new clinic called Positivf has opened in Houston to offer that treatment at about half the cost.
WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closure
Read full article: WWII bomb disposal operation in Paris causes hours of travel chaos and Eurostar line closureThe disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War II bomb caused hours of transportation chaos on rail and road networks in the French capital.
Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica
Read full article: Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats BenficaHarvey Elliott scored less than a minute after coming on as a late substitute to fire Liverpool to a 1-0 win against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in Paris
Read full article: New Dries Van Noten designer blends the archive with a new voice in ParisJulian Klausner has presented his first womenswear collection as creative director of Dries Van Noten at the Opéra Garnier in Paris, a setting that reflected the historical influences woven throughout his designs.
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
Read full article: 7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic directorThe trial of seven people charged in connection with alleged cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies has started in a Paris court.
A record $100 million donation will give next gen of US Olympians $100K to spend after they retire
Read full article: A record $100 million donation will give next gen of US Olympians $100K to spend after they retireThe U.S. Olympic team received its biggest donation ever — $100 million — to fund $100,000 payments and matching life insurance benefits for anyone who earns a spot on Team USA beginning next year.