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Arson suspected as power outage in France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival
French authorities believe arson may have played a role in a major power outage that threatened to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations
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May 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Jim Morrison bust stolen from Doors singer’s Paris grave in 1980s finally recovered
Police have found a bust of Jim Morrison that was stolen nearly four decades ago from the Paris grave that has long been a place of pilgrimage for fans of the legendary Doors singer and poet
May 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
May 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere
Denzel Washington sandwiched a whirlwind trip to the Cannes Film Festival in between Broadway performances for the premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” and was rewarded with a surprise honorary Palme d'Or
May 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Inquiry says French government covered up Nestle's illegal treatment of bottled water
A French Senate inquiry commission says the government of President Emmanuel Macron covered up decisions over the illegal treatment of mineral water by food industry giant Nestle
May 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
May 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Flights cancelled at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
France’s civil aviation authority said some flights were still being cancelled and others delayed at Paris-Orly airport, one day after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown that caused substantial disruption
May 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Flights reduced by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
France’s civil aviation authority has asked airlines to reduce flights by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after air traffic control systems suffered a breakdown
May 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
May 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Palm tree falls on person at Cannes Film Festival
A palm tree has fallen on a person at the Cannes Film Festival who was walking along the Croisette in the seaside French town
May 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Depardieu convicted. Cannes reacts. But did #MeToo finally win in France?
For powerful men in France’s film industry, this was a week of reckoning
May 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
May 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tom Cruise walks red carpet at Cannes for ‘Mission Impossible’
ABC News’ Will Reeve shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
May 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
May 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In a shift, Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations
The Cannes Film Festival has barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry “Case 137.”
May 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
May 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
France expels Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat decision as their feud deepens
France says it will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to do the same
May 14, 2025 at 11:40 AM
May 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Kim Kardashian recalls 2016 jewelry heist: 'Thought that I was going to die'
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is expected on Tuesday to take the stand in a Paris courtroom.
May 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
French actor Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault on a 2021 film set
A Paris court has found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021
May 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
May 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Kardashian testifies that she feared rape and murder during 2016 heist
Kim Kardashian testified Tuesday that she feared she would be raped and killed during a 2016 armed robbery in Paris, describing the ordeal in stark, emotional terms
May 13, 2025 at 12:18 PM
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
French pres. Macron accepts invitation for U.K. state visit
Buckingham Palace says French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted an invitation to pay a state visit to the U.K. in July
May 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
April 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Power restored after massive blackout sweeps southern Europe
Millions in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France lost power on Monday due to a "severe disruption" in the European electrical system.
April 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Millions without power in Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say
Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government told ABC News.
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Trial begins for alleged Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris
Ten people allegedly robbed Kardashian and made off with millions of dollars of jewelry during a heist at the height of Paris Fashion week in 2016.
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Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The trial starts Monday for a group of suspected armed robbers accused of tying up Kim Kardashian and stealing millions of dollars in jewelry from her during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
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Eiffel Tower lights switched off to honor Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower lights were switched off Monday night to honor Pope Francis.
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New details in case that shocked France
Gisele Pelicot's daughter, Caroline Darian, speaks up about the abuse she says she endured at the hands of her father, Dominique Pelicot, who was found guilty of raping and drugging his then-wife.
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French far-right leader Marie Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the verdict, which could rule Le Pen out of the 2027 presidential race.
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3 months ago
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.
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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.
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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.
5 months ago
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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.
5 months ago
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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.
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6 months ago
Notre Dame's first mass
The first mass is celebrated five years after the devastating fire in the Paris cathedral.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Grand re-opening of Notre Dame
The landmark Paris cathedral re-opens after it was nearly destroyed by fire five years 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
6 months ago
6 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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