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September 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM
France's new government meets first time to discuss budget and migrant issues
France’s new government dominated by conservatives and centrists has gathered for the first time as Prime Minister Michel Barnier set budget and migrant issues as top priorities
September 23, 2024 at 3:34 PM
September 22, 2024 at 9:32 PM
French man admits in court to drugging wife and letting dozens of men rape her
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg joins for "Burden of Proof" to analyze this week's biggest legal cases.
September 22, 2024 at 9:32 PM
September 22, 2024 at 3:58 AM
New center-right government in France announced 2 months after divisive elections
The French presidential palace has unveiled a new center-right government more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions
September 22, 2024 at 3:58 AM
September 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case
The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there for almost a decade has apologized for comments that appeared to downplay the case
September 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
September 20, 2024 at 10:36 AM
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic
September 20, 2024 at 10:36 AM
September 19, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Mass rape shocks France, survivor Gisèle Pelicot inspires hope for change
Gisele Pelicot, raped by men recruited by her husband, called the men on trial "degenerates." Some defense lawyers' attempts to question her credibility caused outrage in the courtroom.
September 19, 2024 at 12:13 AM
September 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
French man admits in court to drugging wife so he and dozens of men could rape her
A 71-year-old French man has admitted in court that for nearly a decade, he repeatedly drugged his unwitting wife and invited dozens of men to rape her while she lay unconscious
September 17, 2024 at 5:18 PM
September 16, 2024 at 12:54 PM
French EU commissioner resigns after attacking the leadership of top official
An influential French member of the European Union’s powerful executive branch has resigned
September 16, 2024 at 12:54 PM
September 15, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Several people have died trying to cross the English Channel from France, authorities say
Authorities say several people have during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France
September 15, 2024 at 7:34 PM
September 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM
At least 8 people have died trying to cross English Channel, French authorities say
Authorities say at least eight people have died during a failed attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France
September 15, 2024 at 4:06 PM
September 14, 2024 at 8:22 PM
France throws one last party for the Paris Olympics
Paris has wrapped up its feel-good summer with a grand parade
September 14, 2024 at 8:22 PM
1 month ago
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted for allegedly allowing criminal activity on app
The Russian tech CEO is among the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion, according to Forbes.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in Paris amid investigation into illegal activity
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is being held in custody after being arrested at an airport near Paris over the weekend.
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Founder and CEO of Telegram arrested in France
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of popular messaging platform Telegram, was detained in connection with illegal activitiy on Telegram.
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Arrest made in arson attack at French synagogue, French officials say
French officials said they have arrested a person in connection with An arson attack on a synagogue in southern France.
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Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story: Experts
At least 40 athletes tested positive for COVID at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, according to the WHO. Experts say the Games are actually a COVID "success" story.
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Police evacuate Eiffel Tower
A man was spotted climbing up the side of the building just a few hours before the Summer Games' closing ceremony. The climber was arrested.
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French train networks expect to be fully restored Monday after sabotage attack
Services to the French rail networks have been partially restored following Friday's sabotage attack ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.
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Authorities investigate France high-speed rail system attacks
Authorities are calling the arson fires "coordinated sabotage" after disruptions impacted over 800,000 commuters, including athletes in the Paris Olympics.
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Authorities investigate coordinated attacks on Paris rail system
More than 800,000 people were affected hours before the Olympic opening ceremony.
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France arson attack on train lines not considered terrorism at this point: Officials
Trains at all major Paris stations have been delayed after fires and at least 800,000 people have been affected.
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France train lines hit by arson attacks hours before Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Arson attacks on France’s rail network have taken place in what police say is a "massive attack to destabilize the railway system," hours before the Olympic Games begin.
2 months ago
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French train lines targeted ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
Fires were set on three major train lines in the north and east of France in what French authorities are calling a massive, coordinated attack to destabilize the railway system.
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Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Check out last-minute travel deals
With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city.
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Paris ramps up security ahead of Olympics
More than 35,00 police officers will be deployed each day for the Olympics, 10,000 soldiers will patrol the streets and France has called in help from more than 40 countries to help keep the city safe.
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Paris security heightened ahead of Paris Olympics
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli describes the tension felt after some disturbances emerged.
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Travel expert unpacks Olympics-related financial losses, tourism slump in Paris
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are impacting airline earnings, but as tourists avoid the host nation now, travel experts predict possible deals afterwards.
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Paris mayor swims in Seine to show how clean the water is ahead of 2024 Olympics
Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, will swim in the Seine in a showcase of how clean the river is for the outdoor swimming events at the 2024 Olympics which opens in days.
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Paris Olympics in limbo about whether Seine will be safe enough for swimming events
As Paris gets ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games, the city's iconic Seine River has prompted safety concerns for athletes in marathon swimming and triathlon events.
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Safety of Paris' Seine river still in question days before Olympics
ABC's Ines de la Cuetara reports from Paris that it's still unclear whether Olympic athletes will be able to compete in the Seine due to unsafe levels of bacteria in the water.
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Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France's Normandy region
A fire broke out on Thursday on the spire of a cathedral in Rouen, France, local emergency officials said.
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Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France
Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
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Notre Dame spire restoration nearly completed
The towering spire of France's Notre Dame cathedral is nearly completely restored after the devastating fire of 2019.
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Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral closer to reopening after 2019 fire
With just five months to go until the beloved Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral reopens, it's time to check how it looks. ABC News was granted rare access to Paris’ 800-year-old treasure.
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French government in limbo after leftist coalition's upset win
ABC News foreign correspondent Tom Soufi Burridge discusses what the election result could mean for France.
3 months ago
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France's election: The latest in the battle between parties
After a strong result for France’s far-right in last week’s first round of voting, the winner in Sunday's round was France's left, an alliance of parties created specifically for this election.
3 months ago
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Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about support for Ukraine
The question remains whether the level of funding for Ukraine would change under a Rassemblement National government run by Marine Le Pen's party.
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France's far-right national party shows strong lead in legislative elections
President Emmanuel Macron called the vote after his party suffered defeat in recent European elections to far-right nationalists. Final results are expected after the second round of voting.
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A$AP Rocky supported by Rihanna at Paris Fashion Week show
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week on Friday.
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French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote
Macron said he is dissolving the National Assembly and calling a snap legislative election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European Parliament.
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Author of new book ‘Impossible City’ reflects on Paris’ transformation
ABC News' Andrew Dymburt speaks with Simon Kuper, author of “Impossible City,” about Paris' evolution over the past few decades and the city's preparations for this summer's Olympics.
4 months ago
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France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel
Anti-terrorism authorities are investigating after the arrest of a 26-year-old man of Ukrainian and Russian descent who was hurt in an explosion at a hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport.
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France releases scratch-and-sniff postage stamps that smell like French baguettes
France’s postal service is expected to raise quite a bit of dough after releasing a brand new scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells like a baguette.
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What to know about the deadly escape of French prisoner 'The Fly'
A manhunt continued Wednesday for a fugitive dubbed "The Fly" and accomplices wielding machine guns who facilitated the convicted criminal's escape, authorities said.
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Massive manhunt underway in France for escaped inmate
Two officers were killed in a brazen ambush on a prison van and three officers are injured, two of them reportedly in serious condition.
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Giant waves crash over seawall, flooding street in western France
Huge waves came crashing over a seawall in Saint-Malo, France, flooding a street as passersby looked on. Weather warnings were issued across Brittany as a storm brought strong winds to the region.
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French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
French diver Alexis Jandard says his back is fine — but his ego, not so much — after he slipped on the board while taking part in an inauguration ceremony ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
6 months ago
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Notre Dame scaffolding comes down
The reconstruction of the French cathedral reached a major milestone after construction scaffolding began to come down.
7 months ago
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Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening released
The reopening will last from Dec. 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025.
8 months ago
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Notre Dame cathedral to reopen before Christmas
The cathedral has been closed since an April 2019 fire brought down its steeple and destroyed its interior.
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