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March 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Accuser tells trial that Gérard Depardieu groped her bottom and breasts on film set
A woman accusing French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault has told a landmark trial in Paris that he groped her buttocks and her breasts several times in three separate incidents on a film set
March 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
March 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
French actor Gérard Depardieu acknowledges boorish behavior but denies sexual assault
Actor Gérard Depardieu has testified on Day 2 of his trial in Paris on sexual assault charges
March 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
March 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial for alleged sexual assaults on film set
French actor Gérard Depardieu is standing trial at a Paris courthouse on sexual assault charges
March 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
March 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Families of victims mark 10 years since Germanwings plane crashed in the Alps
Victims’ relatives have traveled to the scene in the French Alps of the crash of Germanwings Flight 9525 10 years ago while hundreds of people marked the anniversary in a German town that was home to an 18-strong school group on board the plane
March 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
March 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after imprisonment in Iran, Macron says
French officials say a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed
March 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
March 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts rail traffic
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the unexploded ordinance which was discovered approximately 1.5 miles north of Gare du Nord in Saint Denis.
March 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
March 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London, trains across France
Eurostar trains to London, including all trains heading to northern France, stopped abruptly on Friday morning after an unexploded bomb dating to World War II was found.
March 7, 2025 at 3:25 PM
1 month ago
Macron pushes back on Trump claims at White House meet, warns him to 'be careful'
French President Emmanuel Macron used his visit to the U.S. to publicly push back on President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Ukraine.
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Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
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Trump, Macron hold press conference at White House
On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the two leaders discussed bringing an end to the war.
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Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine in Oval Office meeting
Trump said Zelenskyy could come this week or next week to sign an agreement on Ukrainian minerals and rare earth elements.
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Trump hosts France's Macron at the White House amid Ukraine tensions
President Donald Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they will discuss the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
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Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' to move as Louvre undergoes renovation
As the iconic Paris art museum gets a major restoration and expansion, Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci's painting will get a new home within the museum.
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Macron announces expansion to the Louvre, 'Mona Lisa' will be moved to new room
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday a new restoration and expansion project for the Louvre Museum.
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Da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa' to be moved as part of Louvre restoration
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the move as part of the Louvre New Renaissance project.
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Woman surprises grandparents with trip to Paris: 'They really deserve it'
"I knew that when I started making money and started receiving an income, that my first big purchase was going to be for them, because they really deserve it," Brianna Cry said to "GMA."
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Ukraine, France discussing allied troop deployment to country, Zelenskyy says
"We also agreed to work closely with key allies on achieving peace and developing effective security guarantees," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added.
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Inside Notre Dame
A rare look inside the Notre Dame cathedral's restoration effort. ABC News' Ginger Zee reports.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Gisele Pelicot speaks after ex-husband, dozens of others found guilty of rape
Gisele Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot's wife, went public in the case, which shocked France.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Stowaway arrested by FBI after returning to US from France
Svetlana Dali was arrested after she returned to the United States on Wednesday. She flew back via Delta Air Lines -- this time, escorted by law enforcement.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Notre Dame's first mass
The first mass is celebrated five years after the devastating fire in the Paris cathedral.
4 months ago
4 months ago
World leaders convene as Notre Dame reconstruction unveiled in Paris
Five years after Notre Dame Cathedral was damaged in a fire, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, French President Macron and President-elect Trump met in Paris for the ceremonial opening.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump, Elon Musk, Prince William join French president during Notre Dame reopening
In a rare moment of unity, world leaders united for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening five years after a devastating fire.
4 months ago
4 months ago
'World is going a little crazy right now': Trump meets with Macron in Paris
President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Grand re-opening of Notre Dame
The landmark Paris cathedral re-opens after it was nearly destroyed by fire five years ago.
4 months ago
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Paris prepares to reopen Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
The French capital will welcome dignitaries like President-elect Donald Trump, first lady Dr. Jill Biden and Britain's Prince William to a ceremony celebrating the iconic cathedral's rebirth.
4 months ago
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Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
ABC News’ James Longman is in Paris and describes the long journey it took to get Notre Dame back open again.
4 months ago
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Russian woman charged with sneaking onto Delta flight released from custody
The Russian woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris has been charged with knowingly and intentionally secreting herself aboard an airplane.
4 months ago
4 months ago
France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
One day after the National Assembly ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to address the country on Thursday.
4 months ago
4 months ago
French lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier
Parliament approved the measure with a decisive 331 votes, surpassing the required majority of 288.
4 months ago
4 months ago
As Notre Dame Cathedral reopens, a look inside after a tragic fire
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris -- one of the city's most iconic sights -- is set to reopen Dec. 8 to the public after a major fire ravaged the historical site.
4 months ago
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Emmanuel Macron tours rebuilt Notre Dame
The French president took a televised tour of the restored cathedral that was damaged during a 2019 fire.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Starmer, Macron discuss NATO amid ceremony in Paris for Armistice Day
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer traveled to Paris to attend French Armistice Day celebrations alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Torrential rain inundates parts of France
Heavy rain across France caused widespread flooding that turned roads into rivers and strong currents that carried cars away — including the Mini Cooper seen here being swept away downstream.
5 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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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.
6 months ago
7 months 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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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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.
7 months ago
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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.
7 months ago
7 months ago
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.
7 months ago
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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.
8 months ago
8 months ago
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.
8 months ago
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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.
8 months ago
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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.
8 months ago
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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.
8 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.
8 months ago
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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.
8 months ago
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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.
8 months ago