Paris Diamond League to go ahead with safety measures amid heatwave

June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 by Farhan

Only competitions involving professional athletes will be held, with all other activities cancelled. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026 This weekend’s Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heatwave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organisers said. Hours after Paris police authorities said they … Read more

Diamond brooch lost by Napoleon while fleeing Battle of Waterloo sells for $4.4 million

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 by Farhan

Diamond brooch lost by Napoleon while fleeing Battle of Waterloo sells for .4 million

GENEVA (AP) — A diamond brooch that French emperor Napoleon lost while fleeing from the Battle of Waterloo in the early 19th century sold for more than 3.5 million Swiss francs (about $4.4 million) at a Geneva auction on Wednesday, Sotheby’s said. The brooch, which can also be worn as a pendant, features an oval … Read more