Former boxing world title holder Thierry Jacob dies aged 59
French former boxing world title holder Thierry Jacob has died at the age of 59, the mayor of his home city Calais announced on Friday.
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French painter Claire Tabouret to design Notre-Dame’s stained-glass windows
Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral, freshly restored after the 2019 fire, is gearing up for another update – but this time, it’s a contemporary touch. The cathedral will soon showcase new stained glass windows designed by 43-year-old French artist Claire Tabouret, adding a distinctly 21st-century feel to the iconic landmark.
Hadjar joins Tsunoda in RB lineup for 2025
:French-Algerian driver Isack Hadjar will race for Red Bull-owned RB alongside Yuki Tsunoda next season, the Formula One team said on Friday.
Nigeria ends 2024 as FIFA’s 44th best footballing nation
The Super Eagles retained their number 44th position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday. This is their lowest rating since 2018. In the ranking released on FIFA’s official website, the Eagles maintained their fifth position in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria.
A tale of two mountains? Traditional ski resorts battle with year-round eco-tourism in the Alps
Spruce and fir trees tremble along the ravine’s edge below, their branches heavy with rain. The rushing waters of the Bonnant River snake beneath the Valléen gondola some 200 metres below. The view makes my head spin.
Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in prison in historic French rape trial
Dominique Pelicot has been found guilty on all charges after a historic rape trial that saw the victim, his wife Gisèle Pelicot, elevated to the status of feminist hero.
France Footballer Paul Pogba's Brother Sentenced To Year In Prison In Extortion Case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of the ex-Manchester United player, will be able to serve his one-year sentence at home while wearing an electronic device rather than behind bars. The court also fined Paul Pogba's brother 20,000 euros for participating in the attempted extortion of 13 million euros ($13.5 million) from Pogba in 2022, and for putting pressure on the player, his family and his business contacts to obtain the payment.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, rest of Canada's NBAers left wanting more in 2024
Canada's best men's basketball players were left wanting more in 2024.