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December 5, 2023, 9:58 AM

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors

France’s National Assembly has unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes, in an attempt to protect young people drawn to their flavors and mitigate the environmental impacts of the disposable products known as “puf...
December 5, 2023, 9:58 AM
French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth
December 5, 2023, 3:10 AM

France's parliament considers a ban on single-use e-cigarettes

The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their sweet flavors and are under scrutiny as a new source of trash
December 5, 2023, 3:10 AM
France's parliament considers a ban on single-use e-cigarettes
December 4, 2023, 3:00 PM

Macron calls fatal Paris stabbing a ‘terrorist attack’

According to eyewitnesses, a man asked a German couple for a cigarette before killing one with a knife and running across a bridge where he attacked and injured two more people with a hammer.
December 4, 2023, 3:00 PM
Macron calls fatal Paris stabbing a ‘terrorist attack’
December 4, 2023, 2:30 AM

Tourist stabbed to death near Paris’ Eiffel Tower

The alleged attacker is a French national who has since been arrested, reportedly telling police he was fed up with Muslims dying in Afghanistan and Palestinian territories.
December 4, 2023, 2:30 AM
Tourist stabbed to death near Paris’ Eiffel Tower
December 3, 2023, 3:44 PM

Tourist dies in Paris attack

French police said a man known to authorities for having psychiatric issues attacked a couple with a knife, killing a German tourist.
December 3, 2023, 3:44 PM
Tourist dies in Paris attack
December 3, 2023, 6:37 AM

Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2, official says

He attacked and killed one person and injured another, official says.
December 3, 2023, 6:37 AM
Police in Paris arrest man who targeted passersby, killing 1, injuring 2: Officials
December 2, 2023, 1:42 PM

France and Philippines eye a security pact to allow joint military combat exercises

France and the Philippines are considering a defense pact that would allow them to send military forces to each other’s territory for joint exercises
December 2, 2023, 1:42 PM
France and Philippines eye a security pact to allow joint military combat exercises
November 28, 2023, 6:22 PM

France to ban smoking on beaches as it seeks to avoid 75,000 tobacco-related deaths per year

France's government plans to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and some other public areas
November 28, 2023, 6:22 PM
France to ban smoking on beaches, aims to avoid 75,000 tobacco deaths per year
November 27, 2023, 4:14 PM

Paris mayor says she's quitting Elon Musk's 'global sewer' platform X as city gears up for Olympics

The mayor of future Olympic host city Paris says she is quitting X
November 27, 2023, 4:14 PM
Paris mayor says she's quitting Elon Musk's 'global sewer' platform X
November 23, 2023, 10:47 PM

French military to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics

A French army general involved in the preparations says France’s military is planning to contribute 15,000 soldiers to the massive security operation for next year’s Paris Olympics
November 23, 2023, 10:47 PM
France to contribute 15,000 soldiers to massive security operation for Paris Olympics
2 months ago

Tips for spotting bedbugs

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares tips for spotting bedbugs, and how to treat them.
2 months ago
Tips for spotting bedbugs
2 months ago

Paris battles bedbugs in infestation

The infestation of bedbugs comes as Paris is preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2 months ago
Paris battles bedbugs in infestation
2 months ago

Paris battles bedbugs ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

Bedbugs are not new to Paris, but the issue has become widely publicized in recent weeks as the French capital prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
2 months ago
Paris battles bedbugs ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics
4 months ago

Investigation after 2 Americans spend night in Eiffel Tower

French authorities say two men jumped a set of security barriers while walking back down the Eiffel Tower on Sunday night and ended up spending the night in a restricted area in the Paris landmark.
4 months ago
Investigation after 2 Americans spend night in Eiffel Tower
4 months ago

'Drunk American tourists' found asleep in Eiffel Tower: Officials

Security guards found the two tourists Monday morning, and firefighters came to help get them down, according to officials.
4 months ago
'Drunk American tourists' found asleep in Eiffel Tower: Officials
4 months ago

11 dead after fire at vacation home for people with disabilities in France: Report

Eleven people are dead after a fire engulfed a vacation home for people with disabilities in eastern France on Wednesday morning, officials said.
4 months ago
11 dead after fire at vacation home for people with disabilities: Report
5 months ago

Why is France rioting? What to know about the fatal police shooting of Nahel M

France has been beset by violent unrest in recent days after a police officer shot and killed 17-year-old Nahel M. in a Paris suburb.
5 months ago
Why is France rioting? What to know about the fatal police shooting of a teen
5 months ago

Crowds across France come out against protesters

On the sixth day of protests, a local mayor's home was rammed with a car packed with explosives.
5 months ago
Crowds across France come out against protesters
5 months ago

Violent protests target French mayor’s home

French citizens protest in the streets for another night after police shot and killed a teen during a traffic stop last week.
5 months ago
Violent protests target French mayor’s home
5 months ago

Protests rock France after police killing of teen

At least 150 people were arrested over the weekend after rioters took to the streets in protest of last week’s police shooting of a 17-year-old boy.
5 months ago
Protests rock France after police killing of teen
5 months ago

Violent protests continue across France

Protesters have accused French police of racial bias after a teen of North African descent was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Tuesday.
5 months ago
Violent protests continue across France
5 months ago

Over 1,300 arrested in France in 4th night of protests over fatal police shooting of teen Nahel M.

Riots erupted for a fourth night across France over the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel M., who was laid to rest on Saturday.
5 months ago
Over 1,300 arrested in France in 4th night of protests over fatal police shooting
5 months ago

Unrest in Paris as funeral takes place for teen killed by police

Rage in the streets of France after police killed a 17-year-old during a traffic stop. The government is hoping that a massive deployment of police officers will cut down on rioting.
5 months ago
Unrest in Paris as funeral takes place for teen killed by police
5 months ago

Protests continue in France over police shooting

Officers clashed with protesters for a third day of rallies over the death of Nahel M, a 17-year-old of North African descent.
5 months ago
Protests continue in France over police shooting
5 months ago

Over 800 arrested across France in 3rd night of riots after fatal police shooting of teen

The violent unrest came after 17-year-old Nahel M. was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning.
5 months ago
Over 800 arrested across France in 3rd night of riots since fatal police shooting
5 months ago

Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning, according to French authorities.
5 months ago
Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb
5 months ago

150 arrested across France in 2nd night of riots after police fatally shoot teenager

A 17-year-old driver was shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic check in the Paris suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning, sparking violent protests.
5 months ago
150 arrested across France in 2nd night of riots after police fatally shoot teen
5 months ago

Violence in France after protests over teen killed by police

More than 600 people were arrested overnight in the third day of protests after a French teenager of North African descent was shot dead by a police officer on Tuesday night.
5 months ago
Violence in France after protests over teen killed by police
5 months ago

Massive protests continue across France after teen killed by police

Several hundred people are marching in France to protest the death of a teenager who was fatally shot by a police officer.
5 months ago
Massive protests continue across France after teen killed by police
5 months ago

Protests continue in France following police shooting of 17-year-old

The police officer suspected in the shooting remains in custody and faces potential manslaughter charges.
5 months ago
Protests continue in France following police shooting of 17-year-old
5 months ago

Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed by police in the Paris suburb of Nanterre.
5 months ago
Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb
5 months ago

Suspected gas explosion destroys building in Paris

Rescue teams are still searching through the rubble after powerful explosions rocked the French capital Wednesday evening, destroying a building that housed a prestigious American fashion academy.
5 months ago
Suspected gas explosion destroys building in Paris
5 months ago

Paris explosion caused by suspected gas leak injures dozens, damages buildings, police say

Dozens of people were injured and several buildings were damaged after an explosion rocked central Paris.
5 months ago
Paris explosion caused by suspected gas leak injures dozens, police say
6 months ago

Suspected gas leak explosion injures dozens in central Paris

Dozens of people were injured after an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak, according to police and firefighters in Paris.
6 months ago
Suspected gas leak explosion injures dozens in central Paris
6 months ago

Paris explosion injures dozens

Investigators are looking into what caused a powerful blast that injured at least 30 people and ignited a fire in central Paris on Wednesday.
6 months ago
Paris explosion injures dozens
6 months ago

Building explosion in Paris injures 24

A strong explosion leveled a building in Paris’ Left Bank, leaving at least 24 people injured, police said.
6 months ago
Building explosion in Paris injures 24
6 months ago

4 children stabbed in French park

A 31-year-old suspect was immediately arrested following the attack in the French Alps.
6 months ago
4 children stabbed in French park
6 months ago

8 injured, including children, in stabbing in French Alps, interior minister says

Eight people were stabbed in a playground in Annecy, France, local authorities said.
6 months ago
8 injured, including children, in stabbing in French Alps, interior minister says
6 months ago

Massive protests break out in France

Tuesday’s protest reflects the ongoing anger at the government’s decision to raise the legal retirement age to 64 from 62.
6 months ago
Massive protests break out in France
6 months ago

Protesters take to streets in France over retirement rules

A day of action has been called by unions following President Emmanuel Macron’s move to raise the retirement age to 64.
6 months ago
Protesters take to streets in France over retirement rules
6 months ago

France passes law to regulate paid influencers, combat fraud

France is now the first country in Europe to regulate influencer marketing on social media, cracking down on what people can monetize and promote online.
6 months ago
Country passes law to regulate paid influencers, combat fraud
6 months ago

Reese Witherspoon enjoys Paris getaway with mom, nieces: Watch the video

Reese Witherspoon shared photos and a video from her Paris trip with her mom Betty and her nieces.
6 months ago
Reese Witherspoon enjoys Paris getaway with mom, nieces: Watch the video
7 months ago

UK, France pledge military aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy makes surprise visit

This comes as a major counteroffensive is expected to happen soon to try to retake Russian-occupied territory.
7 months ago
UK, France pledge military aid to Ukraine as Zelenskyy makes surprise visit
7 months ago

Hundreds of thousands take to French streets to protest pension plan

French officials said that over 290 people were arrested during May Day protests.
7 months ago
Hundreds of thousands take to French streets to protest pension plan
7 months ago

Protests continue in Paris following decision to raise retirement age

French police clashed with hundreds of union-led protesters as workers staged Labor Day rallies across Europe.
7 months ago
Protests continue in Paris following decision to raise retirement age
7 months ago

May Day protests in Paris expected to be the biggest in years

ABC News' Ines de la Cuetara reports from Paris, where demonstrators are again taking to the streets to mark May Day.
7 months ago
May Day protests in Paris expected to be the biggest in years
7 months ago

France braces for more labor protests

As many as 100,000 people are expected to take part in demonstrations on Monday as the country continues to deal with fallout of President Macron’s decision to raise the retirement age.
7 months ago
France braces for more labor protests
8 months ago

French protesters clash with police after approval of higher retirement age

France's Constitutional Council approved an unpopular law raising the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64.
8 months ago
French protesters clash with police after approval of higher retirement age
8 months ago

France's Constitutional Council approves higher pension age

The council approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64.
8 months ago
France's Constitutional Council approves higher pension age
8 months ago

Thousands in France protest proposed labor reforms

Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets again to oppose President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the minimum retirement age to 64.
8 months ago
Thousands in France protest proposed labor reforms