The Local France

Zidane 'not qualified' to be Real Madrid coach

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:35:00 +0100

France legend Zinedine Zidane was on Monday sanctioned as Real Madrid's reserve team coach for failing to have the required coaching badge, the Spanish champions announced.

Expert sounds alert on bed bug invasion

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:52:11 +0200

Bed bugs, which have already caused mild hysteria in cities across the US, are steadily making their presence felt in France, according to media reports on Monday.

Semen-scented perfume: a fragrance too far?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:40:58 +0200

They might not be to everyone's taste, but perfumes featuring the fragrant bouquets of carrots, tar or even semen are seducing new customers with their promise of an unusual and highly original olfactory experience.

Guard made to wear explosives in attack

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:07:24 +0200

A security guard responsible for transporting cash had a frightening experience on Monday when attackers made him wear a belt of explosives and threatened to blow it up unless he followed orders.