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Franky Zapata set off on his 'Flyboard' from Sangatte on the northern coast of France for the 20-minute trip to St. Margaret's Bay in Dover, on England's south coast. (Photo: AFP/ video screengrab)

Watch: After water landing, French 'rocketman' succeeds English Channel crossing

He already holds Guinness World Record for the farthest hoverboard flight, a 2.2-kilometre trip over the Mediterranean Sea in April 2016.

04 Aug 2019 1:30 PM

A video of Pavel Florin playing in the European Cricket League for Cluj Cricket Club against France's Dreux on Tuesday has been watched hundreds of thousands of times on Twitter and garnered hundreds of comments. (Photo: Twitter/screengrab)

Watch: Romanian bodyguard becomes overnight cricket sensation with his weird bowling

The 40-year-old Florin, who took up cricket at the age of 32, is featuring in the first edition of the 10-over 8-team European tournament.

31 Jul 2019 3:40 PM

The injured were rushed to a local hospital. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

3 killed, 1 injured in Ollioules shooting: France

According to the report, two tourists were among those killed.

29 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

Mendy, 24, signed for the La Liga giants in July and heaps further pressure on Zidane's squad after midfielder Marco Asensio ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and winger Brahim Diaz suffered a thigh problem. (Photo:AFP)

Ferland Mendy adds to Zidane's Real Madrid injury woes

Newspaper AS reported Mendy, who cost the Bernabeu outfit a reportedly 50 million euros (USD 55 million), could miss up to four weeks.

26 Jul 2019 1:18 PM

Franky Zapata plunged into the water shortly after launching his record. (Photo: AFP)

Flying Frenchman falls in sea attempting 'flyboard' channel crossing

Zapata, a former jet-skiing champion, aimed to soar above the Channel 'like a bird' in the crossing from northern France to southern Eng.

25 Jul 2019 2:14 PM

Franky Zapata, in an ambitious crossing he sees as following in the footsteps of the aviation pioneers.

Flying Frenchman attempts pioneering Channel 'flyboard' crossing

In a tribute to past aviation heroes, the 40-year-old has picked the day that marks 110 years since pioneer Louis Bleriot.

25 Jul 2019 2:12 PM

On Wednesday, instead of crowds, only a few dozen specialist workers wearing white protective overalls, hard hats and masks could be seen carrying out painstaking work to make the building safe. (Photo: AFP)

Inside Notre-Dame: rubble, emptiness and an immense task ahead

Journalists were on Wednesday given unprecedented access during a tour around the inside of the 850-year-old World Heritage landmark.

18 Jul 2019 5:52 PM

The French parliament earlier this month passed a new law that will tax digital giants on revenue accrued inside the country, even if their European headquarters are elsewhere, in a move that will affect huge US groups Google, Apple, Facebook, Uber and Amazon. (Photo: File | ANI)

G7 ministers reach consensus on taxing tech giants like Google, Amazon: France

G7 ministers 'fully supported a two-pillar solution to be adopted by 2020', said a statement from France.

18 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

Carlos Ghosn is accused of under-reporting millions of dollars in income at Nissan and of of using company funds for personal expenses -- charges he denies. (Photo: File | AP)

Ghosn sues Nissan and Mitsubishi for breach of contract: report

Ex-chief of both Renault and Nissan Carlos Ghosn, is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of fraud.

18 Jul 2019 1:28 PM

Scores of people were injured due to the ensuing clashes between the demonstrators and law enforcement officials. (Photo: ANI)

Police, Yellow Vest protesters clash after Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

Three key members of the protests, including the movement's ideologist Eric Drouet, were arrested by the police during Sunday's agitations.

15 Jul 2019 4:35 PM

In order to preserve international peace and security, the three countries pledged to follow 'active engagement with all interested parties' for a solution. (Photo: Representative Image/ANI)

European powers concerned about risk of JCPoA collapse

They also highlighted their concern regarding the escalating situation in the Gulf region, urging all stakeholders to resume dialogue.

15 Jul 2019 1:24 PM

Zapata, who invented the first functional hover board, was given a USD 1.47 million grant by the French military last year for the development of an aeronautical micro-jet engine, according to Russian television network, RT. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Flying soldier' enthrals crowd at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

A video of his flight was shared by French President Emmanuel Macron, who led the National Day celebrations.

15 Jul 2019 8:53 AM

France notably has a 2019-2025 military spending plan that allocates 3.6 billion euros (USD 4 billion) to defence in space. (Photo: AFP)

France's Macron announces creation of a space force command

The 'indispensable' outlay needed to see through the space command 'will be decided,' he promised.

14 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

The first instalment of Sarkozy's memoirs, 'Passions', tops France's summer bestseller list. (Photo: AFP)

Ex-French leader Francois Hollande finds second career on stage

It was passion and another bestselling memoir that undid Hollande -- that by his former lover Valerie Trierweiler.

14 Jul 2019 2:37 PM

Between allies, we can, and we should, solve our differences without using threats, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said. (Photo: Representational))

France adopts pioneering tax on tech giants like Google, Amazon, Facebook & Uber after US threat

Global tax rules should be updated for the digital age, Internet Association's Jordan Haas.

12 Jul 2019 12:51 PM

‘Once the Su-30MKI and the Rafale start operating together, it will be a potent combination against our adversaries, be it Pakistan or anybody else,’ said Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pak, other enemies worried: IAF

IAF Vice Chief also said that he was looking forward to fly the Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 PM

The measure can be applied after the referee has applied the "three-step procedure" for such incidents. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA reveals harsher punishment for racist behaviour

The Disciplinary Code only applies to official FIFA competitions, including the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.

11 Jul 2019 8:49 PM

The team representing the Saudi Crown Prince's sister has since refuted all accusations against the royal, requesting acquittal. (Photo: File)

Saudi Crown Prince's sister on trial in France for assaulting craftsman

The French craftsman, identified as Ashraf Eid, was renovating the princess' apartment when the alleged assault took place.

10 Jul 2019 3:32 PM

Grace Meng first publicly reported in early October 2018 that her husband Meng Hongwei had gone missing.

Grace Meng, wife of former Interpol Chief, sues agency

Days after she reported him missing, Interpol on October 7 said he had resigned as its president.

08 Jul 2019 4:49 PM

Bakker also pointed out his main qualities saying that he is quick, solid and will aim to play as often as possible. (Photo: Paris Saint German/Twitter)

Mitchel Bakker signs four-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain

The Dutch defender came through the Ajax youth academy and is tied with the club until 30 June 2023.

08 Jul 2019 9:55 AM

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