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Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths a rift between locals and migrants in France's Mayotte
Read full article: Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths a rift between locals and migrants in France's MayotteCyclone Chido not only ravaged Mayotte’s fragile infrastructure but also laid bare deep-seated tensions between the island’s residents and its large migrant population.
France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forget
Read full article: France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forgetFrench President Emmanuel Macron has traveled to the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte to survey the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Chido.
Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of Mayotte
Read full article: Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of MayotteFour days after the strongest cyclone in nearly a century ripped through the French island territory of Mayotte off the coast of Africa, survivors recalled the horror of a storm that caught many by surprise.
Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aid
Read full article: Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aidAn overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years.
Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France's Corsica awash in expressions of popular piety
Read full article: Pope Francis makes 1st papal visit to France's Corsica awash in expressions of popular pietyPope Francis on the first papal visit ever to the French island of Corsica on Sunday called for a dynamic form of laicism, promoting the kind of popular piety that distinguishes the Mediterranean island from secular France as a bridge between religious and civic society.
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister
Read full article: President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime ministerFrench President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week.
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
Read full article: Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stabilityA spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country.”.
Negotiations over the war in Ukraine could start 'in the winter,' Poland's leader Tusk says
Read full article: Negotiations over the war in Ukraine could start 'in the winter,' Poland's leader Tusk saysPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says negotiations over the war in neighboring Ukraine could start “in the winter” as his country prepares to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union on Jan. 1.
Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for Trump
Read full article: Biden is rushing aid to Ukraine. Both sides are digging in. And everyone is bracing for TrumpThe grinding war pitting Ukraine against its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
Read full article: Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia.
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Read full article: Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possibleDonald Trump is pushing Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine.
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
Read full article: Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in comingEurope's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany.
US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Read full article: US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for UkraineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that the U.S. will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine.
The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfare
Read full article: The Latest: The famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris reopens to great fanfareNotre Dame is reopening its doors for the first time since a fire five years ago nearly destroyed the beloved 12th-century cathedral.
An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on
Read full article: An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look onFrance’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019.
Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks
Read full article: Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talksFrench President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed Donald Trump to Paris with a full dose of presidential pomp.
Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs report
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street hits more records following a just-right jobs reportU.S. stocks rose to records after data suggested the job market remains solid enough to keep the economy going, but not so strong that it raises immediate worries about inflation.
Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes next
Read full article: Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. Here's what comes nextThe reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate the recovery from its devastating fire in 2019.
The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'
Read full article: The Latest: French President Macron will name a new prime minister 'in coming days'French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing political opponents of trying to create “disorder” and vows to stay in office until his term expires in 2027.
Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games
Read full article: Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles GamesIOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games.
EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc
Read full article: EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur blocEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people.
France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soon
Read full article: France's Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he'll name a new prime minister soonFrench President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and said he will name a new prime minister within days.
Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 years
Read full article: Notre Dame’s resurrection: Its chief architect on rebuilding France’s 'heart' in 5 yearsThe day after an inferno struck Notre Dame cathedral in 2019, its chief architect, Philippe Villeneuve, walked despondently into its remains.
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
Read full article: French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers have joined together to vote on a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet to resign.
France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?
Read full article: France’s government looks on the brink of collapse. What’s next?France’s minority government appears to be in its final hours as opposition lawmakers from the left and the far right vow to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s Cabinet.
Trump says he'll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekend
Read full article: Trump says he'll attend Notre Dame Cathedral reopening celebration in Paris this weekendPresident-elect Donald Trump will attend the reopening celebration for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend, his first foreign trip since the election.
French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962
Read full article: French lawmakers vote to oust prime minister in the first successful no-confidence vote since 1962France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together to vote a no-confidence motion prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign.
Notre Dame's reopening will have solemn rituals, grand opera, heads of state and high security
Read full article: Notre Dame's reopening will have solemn rituals, grand opera, heads of state and high securityThe reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend will be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some measures used during the Paris Olympics.
The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Read full article: The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wrapsFive years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, journalists entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler
Read full article: Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial rulerChad’s government says it is ending a defense cooperation agreement with France, its former colonial ruler, to redefine the nation's sovereignty.
For the first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacre
Read full article: For the first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacreFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre.
Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return. But why does the cathedral look unfinished?
Read full article: Notre Dame primps for its grand post-blaze return. But why does the cathedral look unfinished?The bells of Notre Dame are chiming again, but scaffolding that still clings to the cathedral is puzzling some Parisians and raising questions about whether the monument's grand post-blaze reopening is more symbolic than substantive.
France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budget
Read full article: France's far right threatens to bring down the government over the planned budgetFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has threatened bring down France’s minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill.
Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics
Read full article: Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specificsThe summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance.
Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy security
Read full article: Brief altercation between fans mars France-Israel soccer match despite heavy securityThere was a brief altercation between a small number of fans early into Thursday’s Nations League soccer game between France and Israel despite heavy security inside the stadium, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.
NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Read full article: NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliancesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”.
Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defended
Read full article: Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defendedMany European leaders have marked the end 106 years ago of World War I with warnings that liberty should be cherished and defended as armed conflict has returned to the continent.
Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
Read full article: Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violenceParis police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation.
Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the message
Read full article: Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the messageBased on Donald Trump’s first term and his campaign statements, the United States will become less predictable, more chaotic, colder to allies and warmer to some strongmen, and much more transactional in picking friends globally than before.
France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem church
Read full article: France condemns a spat between Israeli police and French consulate staff at a Jerusalem churchThe French foreign ministry says armed Israeli police forced their way into a French-owned church compound in the contested city of Jerusalem, briefly detaining two consulate members and prompting the top French diplomat to abandon his planned visit to the site.
Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper says
Read full article: Fitness app Strava gives away location of Biden, Trump and other leaders, French newspaper saysFrench newspaper Le Monde reported that highly confidential movements of some of the world’s most powerful leaders, including Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, could easily be tracked online through a fitness app used by their bodyguards.
France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits Rabat
Read full article: France and Morocco announce high speed rail investments as Macron visits RabatMorocco’s King Mohammed VI has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco, kicking off a state visit with a series of bilateral agreements, including major investments in renewable energy and transportation.
Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officials
Read full article: Middle East latest: Blinken in Doha to discuss Gaza cease-fire with Qatari officialsU.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Doha to meet with Qatari officials who have been key mediators for Hamas, as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the militant group.
The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
Read full article: The Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military supportAn international conference for Lebanon in Paris raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support.
Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election
Read full article: Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before electionU.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country.
Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with allies
Read full article: Biden is making quick trip to Berlin before US election to discuss Ukraine and democracy with alliesPresident Joe Biden has long believed diplomacy is about personal relationships — and he’ll spend Friday in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as his time in office is on the cusp of ending.
Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themes
Read full article: Trump uses interview on economics to promote tariffs and riff on his favorite themesDonald Trump has seized on an opening to sound his frequent argument that imposing huge tariffs on foreign goods would amount to an economic elixir — one he claims would raise enormous sums for the government, protect U.S. firms from overseas competition and prod foreign companies to open factories in the United States.
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Read full article: $55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco planNotre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to allies
Read full article: Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory plan' to alliesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been city-hopping across Europe to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia.
France’s minority government survives a no-confidence vote, 2 weeks after taking office
Read full article: France’s minority government survives a no-confidence vote, 2 weeks after taking officeFrance’s minority government has survived a no-confidence vote, two weeks after taking office, getting over the first hurdle placed by left-wing lawmakers to bring down new conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier.
Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
Read full article: Vigils, protests around the world commemorate the anniversary of Hamas attack on IsraelCommemorations and protests are being held across the world to mark a year since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91
Read full article: Victor Perahia, Holocaust survivor and president French Union of Auschwitz Deportees, dies at 91French Union of Auschwitz Deportees president and Holocaust survivor Victor Perahia has died.
France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU funds
Read full article: France's Le Pen denies wrongdoing as she and her party go on trial accused of embezzling EU fundsFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has denied violating any rules as she and her National Rally party and two dozen others went on trial accused of embezzling European Parliament funds.
New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections
Read full article: New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive electionsThe French presidential palace has unveiled a new center-right government more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions.
Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims face
Read full article: Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles French sexual abuse victims faceThe trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her has highlighted the difficulties that sexual violence victims can face in France.
The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?
Read full article: The IOC needs a new president after 12 years so what is the job and who are the 7 candidates?Seven candidates are competing for one of the biggest and best jobs in world sports that traditionally becomes available only every 12 years.
French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'
Read full article: French First Lady stars as surprise guest in new season of 'Emily in Paris'France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron is appearing as a surprise guest on the fourth season of the Netflix show “Emily in Paris,” parts of which were released on Thursday.
Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime minister
Read full article: Protesters rally in France against Barnier’s appointment as prime ministerThousands of protesters have taken to the streets across France, responding to a call from a far-left party leader who criticized as a power grab the president’s appointment of a new prime minister, Michel Barnier.
Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister
Read full article: Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime ministerPresident Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thing
Read full article: France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thingFrench President Emmanuel Macron is defending his government’s decision to give special fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov.
UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappy
Read full article: UK government mulling crackdown on outdoor smoking. Pubs are unhappyBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that his government is looking at introducing tougher anti-smoking measures, which could potentially see a ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, including at pubs and restaurants.
Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia
Read full article: Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from RussiaSerbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, shifting his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
Telegram CEO Durov faces preliminary charges in France of allowing crime on messaging app
Read full article: Telegram CEO Durov faces preliminary charges in France of allowing crime on messaging appFrench authorities have handed Telegram CEO Pavel Durov preliminary charges for allowing alleged criminal activity on his messaging app and barred him from leaving France pending further investigation.
France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime minister
Read full article: France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime ministerThe leaders of France's main left-wing coalition have accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy.
France's Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t political
Read full article: France's Macron says arrest of the head of the Telegram messaging app wasn’t politicalFrench President Emmanuel Macron says the arrest in France of the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, wasn’t a political move but part of an independent investigation.
France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
Read full article: France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new governmentFrench President Emmanuel Macron is holding talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government.
France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years ago
Read full article: France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years agoFrance is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II to push back the Nazis.
Israel-Hamas war latest: Iran rejects European leaders' call to refrain from any retaliatory attacks
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: Iran rejects European leaders' call to refrain from any retaliatory attacksIran has rejected a call by three European countries urging it to refrain from any retaliatory attacks that would further escalate regional tensions.
Air taxis failed to get certified for the Paris Olympics. There's still hope for LA 2028
Read full article: Air taxis failed to get certified for the Paris Olympics. There's still hope for LA 2028A flying autonomous taxi has held a test flight over the former royal palace of Versailles to mark the last day of the Paris Olympics.
Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achieved
Read full article: Cleaning up the Seine: the Olympics boosts a Parisian dream, but it's still far from fully achievedFrench authorities vow that cleanup efforts on the Seine River will allow Parisians to finally open up as a summertime swim spot.
Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern Gaza
Read full article: Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military orders another mass evacuation in southern GazaThe Israeli military has ordered another mass evacuation in large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza, saying its forces will soon operate there in response to Palestinian rocket fire.
Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the Olympics
Read full article: Russian disinformation slams Paris and amplifies Khelif debate to undermine the OlympicsGroups linked to Russia’s government are using online disinformation to spread false information about the 2024 Olympics and portraying Paris as a crime-ridden cesspool.
Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris
Read full article: Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across ParisLéon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night.
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
Read full article: White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the jobThe White House’s executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of serving meals and state dinners to five different presidents and their families.
France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with Morocco
Read full article: France shifts Western Sahara stance, seeking closer ties with MoroccoFrance has backed Morocco’s autonomy plan for the disputed Western Sahara, shifting a decades-old position and adding itself to a growing list of countries to align with Morocco as a United Nations-mediated peace process remains stalled.
Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA Olympics
Read full article: Here's how Jill Biden thinks the US can match the French pizzazz at the LA OlympicsFirst lady Jill Biden has praised Paris’ “spectacular” Olympics opening ceremony and looked ahead to how the U.S. can similarly dazzle audiences when the Games are held in Los Angeles in four years.
What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics opening
Read full article: What we know so far about the attack on French train network ahead of Olympics openingFrench transport has been thrust into chaos just hours ahead of the Olympics 2024 opening ceremony after a series of coordinated “malicious acts” upended high-speed train lines.
Jill Biden meets with US Olympic athletes in Paris — and even helps with a relay drill
Read full article: Jill Biden meets with US Olympic athletes in Paris — and even helps with a relay drillU.S. first lady Jill Biden visited some American athletes at an Olympic training center in Paris on Thursday, wishing rugby and track and field competitors good luck and even taking part in a stationary relay drill with runners.
Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics
Read full article: Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for OlympicsWorkers have gone on strike at the five-star hotel in Paris where members of the International Olympic Committee are staying.
Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Read full article: Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chantsArgentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer team’s derogatory post-match chants about French players.
IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter Olympics
Read full article: IOC approves French Alps' bid backed by President Macron to host the 2030 Winter OlympicsThe French Alps' bid to host the 2030 Winter Games has been approved by the International Olympic Committee with conditions attached.