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Former French president Sarkozy begins prison term

Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in the Libya funding case

Published 21 Oct, 2025 01:48pm

World

Thieves steal ‘priceless’ jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum

Thieves broke in through a window and fled on motorbikes

Published 19 Oct, 2025 05:08pm

Pakistan

UNESCO adopts Pakistan’s proposal on countering disinformation

Pak proposal receives broad cross-regional backing from member states

Published 12 Oct, 2025 05:55pm

World

Paris: Foreign nationals under investigation for pigs’ heads left at mosques

France is home to the largest Muslim community in the EU

Published 11 Sep, 2025 12:00pm

World

Wildfire near Spain spreads across larger area than Paris

Reuters TV images shows dense smoke plumes over forest area in South France

Published 07 Aug, 2025 12:24pm

World

Paris opens river Seine for public swimming for first time in 100 years

Seine reopens for swimming after major water quality improvements by authorities

Published 06 Jul, 2025 02:56pm

World

Paris opens river Seine for public swimming for first time since 1923

Three sites along the banks will welcome 1,000 swimmers daily until Aug 31

Published 05 Jul, 2025 09:04pm

Hundreds arrested in Paris as PSG fans celebrate historic Champions League win

Police deploy water cannons to manage crowd control

Published 01 Jun, 2025 09:55am

World

Over 200 firefighters battle major Paris inferno

Authorities temporarily shut down section of main ring road in Paris to facilitate access for firefighting vehicles

Published 08 Apr, 2025 09:41am

Pakistan

Passenger assaults crew on PIA flight to Paris, gets arrested and blacklisted

National Airlines emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards violence and unruly behaviour

Published 07 Apr, 2025 11:21pm

World

Modi snubbed again: Macron ignores handshake at AI Summit

A viral video circulating on social media shows French president greeting everyone around

Published 11 Feb, 2025 11:35pm

Pakistan

Pakistan seeks revival of UK flights as CAA audit begins

CAA completes all necessary preparations to meet international

Published 27 Jan, 2025 04:55pm

Pakistan

Investigation ordered into PIA’s Eiffel Tower advertisement

Sherry Rehman says the ad gave a misleading impression

Updated 14 Jan, 2025 10:09pm

PIA flight takes off for Paris after four years

The flight took off from Islamabad

Published 10 Jan, 2025 12:44pm

Pakistan

PIA to launch first post-resumption flight to Paris tomorrow

Development comes after the EU lifts four year ban on the airline in Dec’24

Published 09 Jan, 2025 12:15pm

Business & Economy

PIA set to soar back to Paris with direct flights in January

Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad meets PIA’s marketing representatives

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 10:31pm

Life & Style

Australian breakdancer Raygun retires after Olympic backlash

Raygun reflects on the intense scrutiny

Published 07 Nov, 2024 10:05am

Sports

Pakistan’s discus thrower Haider Ali wins bronze medal at Paralympics

Ali achieved a throw of 52.54 metres to secure bronze medal

Published 06 Sep, 2024 05:00pm

Life & Style

Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paralympic opening ceremony

French actress Elsa Zylberstein, and dancer/choreographer Benjamin Millepied will also take part in the torch relay

Published 25 Aug, 2024 11:54pm

Sports

Romania gymnast Barbosu gets contested Olympic bronze

Chiles, Barbosu and Romania's Voinea have all been attacked online

Published 16 Aug, 2024 11:29pm

Sports

Romanian gymnast awarded bronze after Jordan Chiles’ appeal denied

CAS rules Chiles’ coach appeal was filed four seconds after one-minute allowable time limit

Updated 11 Aug, 2024 07:59pm

Sports

High jumpers refuse to share Olympic gold, create dramatic finish

Kerr cleared 2.34 metres to clinch gold medal

Published 11 Aug, 2024 06:15pm

Pakistan

All set for Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem’s rousing welcome

Nadeem was given hero’s welcome when he arrived at Pakistan embassy in Paris

Published 10 Aug, 2024 10:49pm

Sports

Algerian gender-row boxer Imane Khelif storms to Olympic gold

Khelif claimed a unanimous points decision win over China’s Yang Liu in the women’s 66kg final

Published 10 Aug, 2024 06:02pm

Pakistan

President Zardari to confer Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Olympian Arshad Nadeem

Javelin thrower won gold at Paris Games and broke Olympic record with 92.97m throw

Published 10 Aug, 2024 05:30pm

Life & Style

South Korea pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji collapses at press conference

31-year-old did not receive CPR as some media reported, say officials

Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:12pm

Pakistan

Golden throw: Arshad Nadeem reaps windfall of riches after Olympic glory

NA unanimously recommends highest civilian award for ‘Olympic hero’

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 11:34pm

Sports

Dutch swimmer dedicates 10km Olympic marathon swim gold to late dog

Heartfelt gesture from the Dutch athlete resonates with sports fans around the world

Published 09 Aug, 2024 09:24am

Sports

Neeraj Chopra hints at surgery for long-standing injury after Paris Olympics silver

26-year-old reveals about his long term persistent injury

Published 09 Aug, 2024 09:23am

Life & Style

Gold medalist Arshad Nadeem also our child, says Neeraj Chopra’s mother

‘Everyone goes there after doing a lot of hard work,' says his mother

Updated 09 Aug, 2024 05:01pm