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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
December 19, 2024 at 5:27 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 19, 2024 at 5:27 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
December 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Notre Dame reopens its doors to world leaders in rare symbol of unity
France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral has formally reopened its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed the 861-year-old landmark in 2019
December 7, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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
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
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
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
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
December 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Notre Dame's reopening will begin with a bishop's knock. Here's what comes next
The reopening this weekend of Notre Dame is a succession of ceremonies to breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate the recovery from its devastating fire in 2019
December 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
5 months ago
Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France
Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
5 months ago
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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.
5 months ago
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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.
5 months ago