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February 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM

JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech at Paris AI summit

JD Vance is delivering a keynote speech on the final day of the Paris AI Summit during his first foreign trip since taking office as vice president
February 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
French and American flags flap in the wind prior to the arrival of United States Vice-President JD Vance at Paris Orly Airport, ahead of an Artificial Intelligence Action Summit taking place in Paris, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
February 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM

Fire at retirement home near Paris leaves 3 dead, 8 injured

At least three people have been killed after a fire broke out at a retirement home in a town near Paris
February 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
January 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM

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.
January 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
VIDEO: Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' to move as Louvre undergoes renovation
January 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM

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.
January 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
France's President Emmanuel Macron gives a speech at the Louvre Museum in Paris, Jan. 28, 2025.
January 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM

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.
January 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the move as part of the Louvre New Renaissance project.
January 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM

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."
January 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"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."
1 month ago

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.
1 month ago
A French soldier from the patrols the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, France, on Jan. 13, 2025.
2 months ago

Inside Notre Dame

A rare look inside the Notre Dame cathedral's restoration effort. ABC News' Ginger Zee reports.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Inside Notre Dame
2 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.
2 months ago
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.
2 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.
2 months ago
A seal for the Transportation Security Administration.
2 months ago

Notre Dame's first mass

The first mass is celebrated five years after the devastating fire in the Paris cathedral.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Notre Dame's first mass
2 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. 
2 months ago
World leaders convene as Notre Dame reconstruction unveiled in Paris
2 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.
2 months ago
Lights surround the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Dec. 6, 2024, before its grand reopening on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.
2 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.
2 months ago
France's President Emmanuel Macron welcomesPresident-elect Donald Trump before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.
2 months ago

Grand re-opening of Notre Dame

The landmark Paris cathedral re-opens after it was nearly destroyed by fire five years ago.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Grand re-opening of Notre Dame
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Paris prepares to reopen Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
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.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: French lawmakers vote to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier
2 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.
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago

Emmanuel Macron tours rebuilt Notre Dame

The French president took a televised tour of the restored cathedral that was damaged during a 2019 fire.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Emmanuel Macron tours rebuilt Notre Dame
3 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.
3 months 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.
4 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.
4 months ago
Torrential rain inundates parts of France
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: French man admits in court to drugging wife and letting dozens of men rape her
5 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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Mass rape shocks France, survivor Gisèle Pelicot inspires hope for change
5 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.
5 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2016.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Founder and CEO of Telegram arrested in France
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Police evacuate Eiffel Tower
6 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.
6 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.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities investigate France high-speed rail system attacks
7 months ago

Authorities investigate coordinated attacks on Paris rail system

More than 800,000 people were affected hours before the Olympic opening ceremony.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Authorities investigate coordinated attacks on Paris rail system
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: France arson attack on train lines not considered terrorism at this point: Officials
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: French train lines targeted ahead of Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Paris ramps up security ahead of Olympics
7 months ago

Paris security heightened ahead of Paris Olympics

ABC News’ Maggie Rulli describes the tension felt after some disturbances emerged.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Paris security heightened ahead of Paris Olympics
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 months ago
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine River, in Paris on July 17, 2024.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Safety of Paris' Seine river still in question days before Olympics
7 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.
7 months ago
Smoke billows from the spire of Rouen Cathedral in Rouen, northern France on July 11, 2024.
7 months ago

Fire breaks out on cathedral spire in France

Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
7 months ago
Fire officials said the blaze had been put out.
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO:  Notre Dame spire restoration nearly completed
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral closer to reopening after 2019 fire
7 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.
7 months ago
VIDEO: French government in limbo after leftist coalition's upset win