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In France, left-wing coalition rallies to defeat National Rally before final round of voting
The Globe and Mail· 6 hours agoMany had never been involved in politics before, but they all shared a fear of what France could...
France’s government spokesperson attacked on campaign trail days before decisive election
The Globe and Mail· 2 days agoThevenot, a candidate for the centrist Ensemble alliance led by President Emmanuel Macron, her...
French voter turnout surges in first round of high-stakes legislative elections
The Globe and Mail· 6 days agoVoters across mainland France cast ballots Sunday in the first round of early parliamentary...
American swims in Seine River before Paris Olympics despite contamination concerns
The Globe and Mail· 2 days agoA 76-year-old American swimmer took a dip in the Seine River on Thursday, braving the murky waters...
Want to fête the Paris Olympics? Here’s how the French host in summertime
The Globe and Mail· 1 day agoMy first summer soirée in France took place a few years before I moved to Paris. When I moved to ...
Alexander, Achonwa and Nurse headline Canadian women’s basketball team for Paris Olympics
The Globe and Mail· 4 days agoThe excitement and readiness was evident as Kayla Alexander looked ahead to the Paris Olympics....
French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
The Globe and Mail· 4 days agoThe National Rally, under party president Jordan Bardella, secured the most votes in the first round...
Alcaraz comes back to beat Tiafoe in Wimbledon third round
The Globe and Mail· 1 day agoCarlos Alcaraz found himself pushed to a Grand Slam fifth set again, this time at Wimbledon, this...
France’s centrist, leftist parties scramble to prevent far right from securing majority
The Globe and Mail· 5 days agoFrance is facing a flurry of intense political jockeying this week as centrist and leftist parties...
Pogacar reclaims yellow jersey as he wins Tour de France’s first big mountain stage
The Globe and Mail· 4 days agoTadej Pogacar is dominating cycling like few riders ever have. The Slovenian standout’s latest...