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France rugby player Thibaud Flament made headlines by skipping a major Six Nations match to support his wife through time-sensitive fertility treatment. His openness about the decision is helping break the silence around infertility struggles.
After two years unable to run due to severe injuries, 61-year-old Mohammed El Yamani just broke the world record for his age group with a stunning 2:28:28 marathon. His comeback proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
A Bengaluru hospital is partnering with a French tech startup to use AI agents that solve one of healthcare's toughest puzzles: scheduling over 1,200 nurses across multiple shifts. The collaboration, praised by French President Macron, could transform how large hospitals manage their daily operations. #
Johannes Lochner just ended his 12-year bobsled career in the best possible way: winning Olympic gold in both the 2-man and 4-man events at Milano Cortina 2026. The German athlete's final races brought his legendary rivalry with teammate Francesco Friedrich to a perfect close.
After 40 consecutive days of rain that broke a 67-year record, France finally saw dry skies return this week. Rivers are receding and communities are recovering from what became the wettest February since measurements began.
A small Ontario town is creating a written commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and they're making sure Indigenous voices lead the way. Four neighboring First Nations will help shape the policy before it's finalized.
Team GB's curling squad won their second consecutive Olympic silver medal, and now they're setting their sights on the one color that's eluded them. The close-knit team will decide this summer whether to chase gold in France 2030.
France just brought home its best Winter Olympics performance ever, shattering its previous medal record by nine. The team returned from Milano-Cortina with 23 medals across gold, silver, and bronze.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a spectacular closing ceremony in Verona's ancient Arena, passing the torch to France for 2030. After 17 days of competition across the most spread-out Winter Games ever, athletes celebrated Italian culture before the French Alps begin their Olympic journey.
Italy just crushed its own Winter Olympics record, bringing home 30 medals at the 2026 Games held across its stunning mountain cities. The most spread-out Winter Games in history wrapped up with a celebration of Italian culture as France prepares to host in 2030.
Nigerian teen Jared Ejiasian just shattered the U18 world record in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking 7.43 seconds and beating a mark that stood for seven years. The rising star dominated the field at France's indoor championships, cementing his status as one of track's most exciting young talents.
Italy crushed its all-time Winter Olympics medal count at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, winning 30 medals and setting a new standard for future Winter Games. The historic Games concluded with an intimate celebration in Verona's ancient Arena as the torch passed to France for 2030.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
Nigerian-born sprinter Jared Ejiasian just became the fastest U18 hurdler in history, clocking 7.43 seconds and breaking a seven-year-old world record. The 16-year-old's stunning performance in France signals the arrival of track and field's next great star.
After 36 years, Argentina claimed their third World Cup title in a thrilling final that saw Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé deliver unforgettable performances. The match went to penalties after a 3-3 draw, with Argentina winning 4-2 in the shootout.
David Ee, a double gold medalist alpine skier representing New Zealand, needs $15,000 by February 20th to compete at an international championship in France. The elite athlete with an intellectual impairment has just days left to secure funding for his final competition before 2027. #
Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet secured France's first Olympic gold in ski mountaineering as the grueling sport made its historic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games. The mixed relay victory showcased a thrilling new winter sport that combines climbing, endurance, and speed in a lung-busting race format.
French biathletes Océane Michelon and Julia Simon claimed gold and silver in the final biathlon event of the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Michelon charging from fourth place to victory despite challenging conditions. The dramatic finish showcased France's biathlon dominance and gave fans an unforgettable Olympic moment.
A massive ceremonial drum looted in 1916 is finally going home to Ivory Coast, part of France's new push to return hundreds of stolen African artifacts. The three-meter drum will take center stage in a new museum in Abidjan.
At her first Olympics, 23-year-old French biathlete Océane Michelon claimed sprint silver and relay gold in a breakthrough week that signals a bright future for France's winter sports program. The Chambéry native's composure under pressure proves she's not just promising anymore—she's arrived.
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