Marie-Amélie Le Fur: ‘The Paris Paralympics raise awareness of accessibility’
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Spanish prosecutors open preliminary sexual assault probe over Rubiales kiss
"Prosecutors from the National Court have opened a preliminary investigation to look into the facts, which could constitute an offence of sexual assault," a court statement said.
French athlete Pierre Fairbank ‘playing to win’ at 2024 Paralympic Games
“I still take pleasure in rolling,” Fairbank told FRANCE 24 during the World Para Athletics Championships at Charléty stadium in Paris on July 14, 2023.
The prestigious venues where the Paris Paralympics will be held
Two weeks after the Olympic Games, the French capital and the wider Paris region of Ile de France will host Paralympic athletes from all over the world for a fortnight of events. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the disciplines, and the competition venues, for events set to take place between August 28 and September 8.
FIFA suspends Spanish football chief Rubiales over Hermoso kiss pending inquiry
FIFA said Rubiales is removed from soccer duties for 90 days “pending the disciplinary proceedings opened” against him Thursday.
South Africa inflict heaviest-ever defeat on New Zealand in World Cup warm-up
It was a performance that serves as a warning to the Springboks’ rivals as they prepare to defend their World Cup title in France as they scored five tries through captain Siya Kolisi, wing Kurt-Lee Arendse, hookers Malcolm Marx and Bongi Mbonambi and flanker Kwagga Smith.
Spain Women's football team refuse to play until boss is fired over kissing scandal
Rubiales refused to quit earlier on Friday, fuelling anger among players and government ministers who decried his actions as unacceptable misogynist behaviour.
Posidonia meadows: Lungs of the seas at risk
It is a glistening summer day and a swarm of boats are berthing between the Lerins Islands, off the coast of Cannes. For Samuel Jeglot, a marine biologist, it is the perfect example of mass tourism taken up a notch too far. A “pizza boat” stops by to give out menus – the kitchen is stationed on a catamaran a few meters away. A “cocktail boat” whips up drinks on board.