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Several more migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel, French authorities say

By Associated Press

The incident Saturday occurred nearly two weeks after a boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 13 dead, officials said.

Paris bids farewell to its sporting summer at the 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony

By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press

A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing ceremony at a rain-soaked Stade de France.

Macron picks EU Brexit negotiator as France’s new prime minister

By John Leicester, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press

President Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government.

At least 13 migrants killed after their boat rips apart off coast of northern France

By John Leicester, Associated Press

The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart during an attempted crossing of the English Channel.

Paralympic triathlon events postponed due to poor water quality in the Seine River

By Associated Press

The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, if upcoming water testing allows, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement.

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French fighter jets, in shift away from relying on Russia

By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press

The announcement was made during a joint news conference in Belgrade with French President Emmanuel Macron during a two-day visit to Serbia as part of what French officials have called a strategy of bringing Serbia closer to the European Union.

Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in…

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Paris kicks off Paralympic Games with opening ceremony in heart of the city

By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press

Against the backdrop of a setting sun, thousands of athletes paraded down the famed Champs-Elysées avenue to Place de la Concorde in central Paris where French President Emmanuel Macron officially declared the Paralympic Games open.

Telegram messaging app CEO Durov receives preliminary charges, barred from leaving France

By Barbara Surk, Associated Press

Durov was detained on Saturday at Le Bourget airport outside Paris as part of a sweeping investigation opened earlier this year, and released earlier Wednesday after four days of questioning.

Macron says arrest of Telegram CEO was not political

By Associated Press

French media reported that Durov was detained at a Paris airport on Saturday on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other offenses.