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… Based in both Accra, Ghana, and Paris, France, the company was established by co-founders Franck Osei-Mensah (a Paris-based producer known as Osei Da Producer) and Charlène Osei-Mensah with a singular mission: to empower African creatives by providing the digital infrastructure a …
Tieme Music: The digital powerhouse redefining the African music industryJoy Online
… She alleges she was raped at the age of 18 in Paris by model agent Jean-Luc Brunel. …
Women alleging rape and sexual assault in France call to abolish statute of limitationsJoy Online
… Levi’s has since rolled out the tarp logo across stores in London, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Hong Kong, Brazil and Mexico. …
How brands banned from the World Cup became the storyJoy Online
… After days of high temperatures in Paris, the health minister said the ambulance service in Paris had seen four times more cardiac arrests than normal over a 24-hour period, although she stressed there were no confirmed figures for the number of deaths linked to the heatwave. …
Europe’s heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest levelJoy Online
… Highs of 39 to 40C are forecast across much of the country’s west, from Paris to Brittany, and are expected to remain the same until the weekend. …
France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreadsJoy Online
… e peak-hour trains would be cancelled on Monday and Tuesday due to the heat The umbrellas were out as sun shields at Milan Fashion Week on Monday as temperatures reached 37C Temperatures are expected to peak in many parts of the continent on Wednesday, with 41C forecast for Paris …
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecastThe Ghanaian Times
… A woman accused the Paris St-Germain defender of raping her at his home in the French capital in 2023, when she was aged 24. …
Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for alleged rapeJoy Online
… This will be followed by further memorials in Los Angeles and Paris, both of which David Hockney called home at different times in his life, and in Yorkshire, where he was born. …
Low-key funeral held for giant of the art world David HockneyJoy Online
… Temperatures of 39-40C (102-104F) are expected from the southwest through the Paris region into Burgundy on Sunday, with some areas possibly reaching 41C. …
France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alertJoy Online
AI will lead to more need for workers rather than make people redundant, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicted during an appearance at a tech conference in Paris. …
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos saysFrance has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off during demonstrations in Lens on Monday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the pause would continue until the facts of the incident have been clarified, amid complaints of police using disproportionate force against teenagers.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
France has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off during demonstrations in Lens on Monday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the pause would continue until the facts of the incident have been clarified, amid complaints of police using disproportionate force against teenagers.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tens of thousands of students and activists across France are protesting government education policies, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities as police deploy tear gas and protesters light fires. A 15-year-old lost his hand during clashes in northern France on Monday, and nearly 2,000 high schools have been blockaded or closed.
20 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France as high-school pupil protests expanded to include parents, university students, and unions, with police using tear gas in Paris and Marseille and water cannon in Rennes. The government reported disruptions in 891 high schools on Tuesday and more than 250,000 demonstrators on the streets, while students' unions put the number at 450,000 demonstrators and 1,800 blockaded schools.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Up to 500 French schools will be partially or totally closed on Monday after recent clashes between riot police and student protesters over education standards. The education minister said 24 schools have been burned or ransacked, 78 staff members have been wounded, and the protests, which began last week, have spread beyond Paris to cities including Montpellier, Nantes, and Marseille.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Up to 500 French schools will be partially or totally closed on Monday after clashes between riot police and student protesters over education standards. The French education minister said 24 schools had been burned or ransacked since protests began last week, and 78 education staff members have been wounded.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Italy meet in a UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 fixture on Friday in Paris. Both teams won their second game earlier in the week, with France enjoying a flawless start under new manager Zinedine Zidane, while Italy bounced back from a defeat to Belgium with a 4-1 win over Turkey.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday during student protests at high schools over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. At least 10 teachers and several students and 48 law enforcement officials were injured, with at least 400 schools affected and reports of bins set alight and bus stops damaged.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe after spending at least 30 days away from Nigeria, departing Paris for Lagos. His return, originally scheduled for 21 days after departing Abuja on August 30, was rescheduled twice and drew criticism from opposition parties over his extended absence.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
France's Prime Minister has warned against escalation of student protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, after 164 people were arrested on Monday. The demonstrations, which began in Paris and have spread to other regions, have involved school blockades and reported incidents including vandalism and fireworks aimed at police.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo called on French bishops to eliminate sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church during a visit to Lourdes, telling them to maintain vigilance. A 2021 inquiry found clergy or lay church members had abused about 330,000 people as children in France over 70 years; the Pope later met with seven abuse survivors.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that holding an expired driver's licence should not automatically incur delinquency charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, as an offence occurs only when one drives with an expired licence. The author contends that DVLA's position overlooks circumstances where people cannot renew on time or have no reason to drive.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Paris attended by an estimated 700,000 people, praising young worshippers for their "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" to the Catholic Church. The event took place on the second day of the Pope's four-day visit to France.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a giant open-air Mass on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, with more than half a million people expected to attend the ceremony at Place de la Concorde. French President Emmanuel Macron did not attend to preserve France's separation of state and religion, but his wife Brigitte, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, and several presidential candidates were present.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV opened a state visit to France by warning that a "paradise of machines" risks undermining humanity amid concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and threats to human life. He reaffirmed Vatican opposition to nuclear deterrence, stating peace must be built through dialogue and justice rather than balance of power.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV is making a four-day visit to France, with a centrepiece Mass on Saturday in central Paris expected to draw more than half a million Catholic faithful to the Place de la Concorde and Champs-Élysées area. President Macron will greet the Pope at the airport and hold talks on geopolitical issues and artificial intelligence, but will not attend the Masses to respect France's separation of state and religion.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Macklemore announced a "Free Palestine" tour launching in Dublin next month, with proceeds going to organisations supporting Palestinians, days after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments made onstage. Macklemore said the removal showed how billionaires can decide which voices are allowed on stage, and that he has been contacting artists willing to use their platforms in solidarity with Palestinians.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fariba Hashimi, a 23-year-old Afghan cyclist who fled the country after the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and now trains in Italy, won silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. Hashimi previously trained in disguise as a man in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women, and she hopes her achievement will inspire women to pursue their dreams without fear.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
At a high-level side event, President Mahama spoke about the restitution of cultural properties and heritage, arguing that Africa's history and identity have long been held in foreign museums rather than with the communities that created them. He cited Ghana's experience, including the 2024 return of the sacred Mpomponsuo sword looted from the Asantehene's palace in 1874, as part of an ongoing journey toward justice.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an NPP director of communications aspirant, has challenged the government to explain how large quantities of cocaine passed through Ghana's ports undetected, citing twelve major drug busts in 18 months and calling for the issue to be treated as a national security concern rather than political blame.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Earl Spencer told the BBC that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's media treatment contains "echoes" of what his sister Princess Diana experienced, describing press coverage as a "cancerous influence" and urging people to learn from Diana's example.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buckingham Palace issued a sharp rebuke on behalf of King Charles III following advance excerpts from Charles Spencer's forthcoming memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which details disputed phone calls between Spencer and then-Prince Charles regarding whether Princes William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral, and alleges Charles made remarks suggesting contempt for Diana and relief at her death.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In a controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales, her brother Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" when he called after her 1997 death. Buckingham Palace rejected the claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory."
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Céline Dion performed her first full show in over four years on Saturday in Paris, launching a 26-show residency at La Défense Arena following a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome diagnosis. The emotional return marked her first full performance since 2020, though she appeared for one song at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old man in France received a six-month jail term after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher who had disciplined his son in the southwestern village of Le Fauga. The teacher has been granted official protection and gone on sick leave.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial has begun for 14 men accused of smuggling-related charges following a November 2021 incident in which at least 31 migrants and asylum seekers died attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Prosecutors say the defendants launched an overcrowded, unseaworthy boat lacking proper life jackets; 114 civil parties, including victims' families, are involved in the three-week trial.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after staff struck in protest of female workers being removed from their posts during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation on Saturday. The operator later acknowledged the decision to accommodate the group's request to limit interactions with women did not align with the company's values or principles of gender equality.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →