Today In History
29 Years On: Princess Diana dies in car crash
The incident occurred shortly after Diana had enjoyed a summer retreat on luxury yachts and had been in a relationship with Dodi al-Fayed.
Paris
Today In History
Paris liberated from German forces
The French capital had been under Nazi control since 1940, but the occupation began to crumble after the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy and the advance of Allied forces across France.
Global Affairs
G7 partners warn of rising global risks from conflict and economic imbalances
In a communiqué issued after the talks, the group highlighted pressures on energy, food and fertiliser supply chains linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, noting that these risks are “particularly affecting...
News
MPs flag funding pressure, aging buildings at Kenya Embassy in Paris
The committee reviewed financial records showing that the embassy was allocated Sh 401.44 million for the 2025/26 financial year, with Sh 366.44 million set aside for recurrent spending and Sh 35 million for de...
Entertainment
Singer Céline Dion announces comeback shows
The star, known for power ballads like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, will play a 10-night residency at the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena in September and October.
Global Affairs
Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
An initial suspect was detained at the scene after he placed a device containing five litres of liquid, believed to be fuel, and an ignition system close to the bank, a police source said, as reported by AFP.
Sports
Tennis Kenya to send five to Roland-Garros as deal with France is now on
Speaking on Thursday in Nairobi during the signing of the deal, Tennis Kenya president Wanjii Mbugua, noted that this partnership will focus on player exchange, advanced coaching seminars, and infrastructure de...
Global Affairs
Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who praised her decision at a time when the museum needed "calm and a strong new impetus to successfully carry out major projects involv...
Global Affairs
French police arrest six over crypto-linked magistrate kidnapping
Four men and one woman were detained, three overnight and two on Sunday morning, Lyon prosecutor Thierry Dran told AFP. He later confirmed a minor had been arrested on Sunday afternoon.
Global Affairs
Thousands protest Mauritanian worker’s death in Paris
The controversy over El Hacen Diarra's death is just the latest in a series of cases in which activists have accused French police of racism and violence.
Sports
AFCON diaspora tour rolls into Paris, bringing Africa closer to global family
The tour, spanning London (27–28 November) and Paris (3–4 December), is all about connection. It links the continent that inspires the world with the millions of Africans abroad who proudly keep the culture ali...
Global Affairs
Louvre heist carried out by petty criminals- French authorities
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said four people arrested and charged so far over the theft that shocked France and the world were "clearly local people" living in Seine-Saint-Denis, an impoverished area just north of...