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December 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM

France observes a national day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte

France has marked a national day of mourning for the victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated the French overseas department of Mayotte earlier this month
December 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand for a minute of silence Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, after Macron declared a day of national mourning for the lives lost when Cyclone Chido ripped through the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
December 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM

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.
December 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Press reporters wait for the courtroom exits in Avignon on December 19, 2024, as the verdict is expected in the trial of a man, with 50 others, accused of drugging his wife and orchestrating multiple rapes over nearly a decade. A court in the French southern town of Avignon is trying Dominique Pelicot, a 71-year-old retiree, for repeatedly raping and enlisting dozens of strangers to rape his heavily sedated wife Gisele Pelicot in her own bed over a decade. Fifty other men, aged between 26 and 74, are also on trial for alleged involvement, in a case that has horrified France.
December 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Macron met with anger, frustration over cyclone response during visit to Mayotte

French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago
December 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
French military vehicles make their way to the central city of Mirereni, Mayotte, Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrienne Surprenant)
December 18, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Verdicts due in historic French rape trial that turned woman into feminist hero

French judges plan to deliver hugely anticipated verdicts in a historic drugging-and-rape trial that has turned the victim, Gisèle Pelicot, into a feminist hero
December 18, 2024 at 7:18 PM
FILE - A man rides a bicycle in front of a banner that reads, "A rape is a rape," in Avignon, southern France, on Oct. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly, File)
December 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM

Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte, France rushes in aid

An overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years
December 18, 2024 at 1:42 AM
This undated photo provided on Tuesday Dec. 17, 2024 by the French Interior Ministry shows a devastated part of the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, after the island was battered by its worst cyclone in nearly a century. (Ministere de l'Interieur/ Securite Civile via AP)
December 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM

France rushes help to Mayotte, where hundreds or even thousands died in Cyclone Chido

France is rushing rescue workers and supplies to its Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte after the island group off Africa was battered by its worst cyclone in nearly a century
December 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM
This photo provided Monday, Dec.16, 2024 by the Gendarmerie Nationale shows French Gendarmes clearing a road, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 in Mayotte as France rushed rescue teams and supplies to its largely poor overseas department in the Indian Ocean that has suffered widespread destruction. (Gendarmerie Nationale via AP)
December 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM

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.
December 17, 2024 at 10:42 AM
A seal for the Transportation Security Administration.
December 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Germany and France launch a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris

Germany and France have launched a direct high-speed train between Berlin and Paris
December 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM
An inside view of the first Paris-Berlin high speed train line that will operate Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at the Gare de l'Est station in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
December 13, 2024 at 6:38 PM

President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron has named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week
December 13, 2024 at 6:38 PM
France's newly appointed Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, right, speaks as outgoing Prime minister Michel Barnier listens after the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon , the Prime Minister residence, in Paris, Friday Dec. 13, 2024.( Bertrand Guay/ Pool via AP)
December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM

'Crown of Thorns' returns to Notre Dame cathedral for public veneration

An ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ’s “Crown of Thorns” has returned to Notre Dame, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral’s devastating 2019 fire
December 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The ancient relic that many Christians revere as Jesus Christ's "Crown of Thorns" is presented as it is returning to Notre Dame Cathedral, five years after it was saved from the flames of the cathedral's devastating 2019 fire, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
December 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM

Notre Dame's first mass

The first mass is celebrated five years after the devastating fire in the Paris cathedral.
December 9, 2024 at 11:36 AM
VIDEO: Notre Dame's first mass
December 8, 2024 at 1:48 AM

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. 
December 8, 2024 at 1:48 AM
World leaders convene as Notre Dame reconstruction unveiled in Paris
December 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM

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.
December 8, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Lights surround the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Dec. 6, 2024, before its grand reopening on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM

'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.
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM
France's President Emmanuel Macron welcomesPresident-elect Donald Trump before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.
December 7, 2024 at 8:09 PM

Grand re-opening of Notre Dame

The landmark Paris cathedral re-opens after it was nearly destroyed by fire five years ago.
December 7, 2024 at 8:09 PM
VIDEO: Grand re-opening of Notre Dame
December 7, 2024 at 5:19 AM

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.
December 7, 2024 at 5:19 AM
VIDEO: Paris prepares to reopen Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM

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.
December 7, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
December 7, 2024 at 1:57 AM

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.
December 7, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Svetlana Dali, the Delta Airlines stowaway who flew from JFK International Airport in New York to Charles-de-Gaulle Airport in Paris on Nov. 26, 2024, was identified by her daughter and ex-husband in December.
December 5, 2024 at 5:33 PM

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.
December 5, 2024 at 5:33 PM
VIDEO: France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
December 4, 2024 at 8:46 PM

French lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Parliament approved the measure with a decisive 331 votes, surpassing the required majority of 288.
December 4, 2024 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: French lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier
November 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM

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.
November 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Attendees including workers of reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral gather during a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in the nave of the cathedral in Paris, on Nov. 29, 2024.
November 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Emmanuel Macron tours rebuilt Notre Dame

The French president took a televised tour of the restored cathedral that was damaged during a 2019 fire.
November 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM
VIDEO: Emmanuel Macron tours rebuilt Notre Dame
1 month 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.
1 month ago
France's President Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend commemorations during Armistice Day marking the end of World War I, in Paris, France Nov. 11, 2024.
2 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.
2 months ago
Torrential rain inundates parts of France
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: French man admits in court to drugging wife and letting dozens of men rape her
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Mass rape shocks France, survivor Gisèle Pelicot inspires hope for change
4 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.
4 months ago
 Pavel Durov, chief executive officer of Telegram, speaks during a keynote session at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb. 23, 2016.
4 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.
4 months ago
Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2016.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Founder and CEO of Telegram arrested in France
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
French police stand guard after cars were set on fire in front of the city's synagogue, in La Grande-Motte, France, Aug. 24, 2024.
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
COVID-stricken Noah Lyles lies on the track after competing in the men's 200-meter final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 8, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.
4 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.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Police evacuate Eiffel Tower
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Workers operate to reconnect damaged cable lines in Vald' Yerres, near Chartres, on July 26, 2024, as France's high-speed rail network was hit by an attack disrupting the transport system, hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities investigate France high-speed rail system attacks
5 months ago

Authorities investigate coordinated attacks on Paris rail system

More than 800,000 people were affected hours before the Olympic opening ceremony.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities investigate coordinated attacks on Paris rail system
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: France arson attack on train lines not considered terrorism at this point: Officials
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Travelers wait inside the Gare du Nord train station at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. Hours away from the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics, high-speed rail traffic to the French capital was severely disrupted on Friday by what officials described as "criminal actions" and sabotage.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: French train lines targeted ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Pedestrians and traffic move along the Champs Elysees past the Arc de Triumph ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 25, 2024, in Paris.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Paris ramps up security ahead of Olympics
5 months ago

Paris security heightened ahead of Paris Olympics

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli describes the tension felt after some disturbances emerged.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Paris security heightened ahead of Paris Olympics
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
This photograph shows the Olympic Rings on the Eiffel Tower ahead of the traditional fireworks marking the annual Bastille Day in Paris, on July 14, 2024.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine River, in Paris on July 17, 2024.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
A volley ball is seen at the construction site of the Eiffel Tower Stadium for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympic Games, July 10, 2024, in Paris.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Safety of Paris' Seine river still in question days before Olympics
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Smoke billows from the spire of Rouen Cathedral in Rouen, northern France on July 11, 2024.
5 months ago

Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France

Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
5 months ago
Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO:  Notre Dame spire restoration nearly completed
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral closer to reopening after 2019 fire
6 months ago

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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: French government in limbo after leftist coalition's upset win