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Dec 20, 2024, 7:46 AM

Macron met with anger and frustration over cyclone response during French leader's visit to Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago

Dec 20, 2024, 7:46 AM

Dec 19, 2024, 11:22 AM

Dominique Pelicot given maximum 20-year sentence in France rape trial that has shocked the world
Gisele Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot's wife, went public in the case, which shocked France.

Dec 19, 2024, 11:22 AM

Dec 17, 2024, 11:56 PM

Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a 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

Dec 17, 2024, 11:56 PM

Dec 17, 2024, 6:15 AM

Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as 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

Dec 17, 2024, 6:15 AM

Dec 16, 2024, 4:21 AM

France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead
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

Dec 16, 2024, 4:21 AM

Dec 4, 2024, 9:30 PM

Stowaway arrested by FBI after returning to US from France: Official
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.

Dec 4, 2024, 9:30 PM

Dec 16, 2024, 6:40 AM

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

Dec 16, 2024, 6:40 AM

Dec 13, 2024, 6:48 AM

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

Dec 13, 2024, 6:48 AM

Dec 13, 2024, 4:01 AM

'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

Dec 13, 2024, 4:01 AM

Dec 7, 2024, 6:18 PM

World leaders unite for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening 5 years after devastating fire
In a rare moment of unity, world leaders united for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening five years after a devastating fire.

Dec 7, 2024, 6:18 PM

Dec 7, 2024, 2:01 AM

An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on
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

Dec 7, 2024, 2:01 AM

Dec 7, 2024, 11:46 AM

Trump meets with Macron in first international trip since reelection: 'World is going a little crazy right now'
President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace.

Dec 7, 2024, 11:46 AM

Dec 6, 2024, 6:03 PM

Russian stowaway charged with sneaking onto flight to France 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.

Dec 6, 2024, 6:03 PM

Dec 6, 2024, 12:08 AM

Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. 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

Dec 6, 2024, 12:08 AM

Nov 29, 2024, 10:40 AM

A look at the renovated Notre Dame Cathedral ahead of its reopening
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.

Nov 29, 2024, 10:40 AM

Nov 11, 2024, 8:06 AM

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.

Nov 11, 2024, 8:06 AM

Aug 28, 2024, 4:43 PM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted in France 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.

Aug 28, 2024, 4:43 PM

Aug 27, 2024, 1:38 PM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in Paris amid investigation into illegal activity on the message app
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is being held in custody after being arrested at an airport near Paris over the weekend.

Aug 27, 2024, 1:38 PM

Aug 24, 2024, 6:40 PM

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.

Aug 24, 2024, 6:40 PM

Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story
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.

Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

Jul 28, 2024, 10:53 AM

French train networks expect to be fully restored Monday after sabotage attack: Officials
Services to the French rail networks have been partially restored following Friday's sabotage attack ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony.

Jul 28, 2024, 10:53 AM

Jul 26, 2024, 2:13 PM

France train lines hit by arson attacks just hours before 2024 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.

Jul 26, 2024, 2:13 PM

Jul 25, 2024, 2:16 PM

Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Here are a few last-minute deals
With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city.

Jul 25, 2024, 2:16 PM

Jul 17, 2024, 1:46 PM

Travel expert unpacks airlines financial losses, silver lining of Paris tourism slump to score deals post-Olympics
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are impacting airline earnings, but as tourists avoid the host nation now, travel experts predict possible deals afterwards.

Jul 17, 2024, 1:46 PM

Jul 17, 2024, 2:18 AM

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.

Jul 17, 2024, 2:18 AM

Jul 16, 2024, 11:55 AM

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.

Jul 16, 2024, 11:55 AM

Jul 11, 2024, 7:26 AM

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.

Jul 11, 2024, 7:26 AM

Jul 1, 2024, 8:40 AM

Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about future support for Ukraine
The question remains whether the level of funding for Ukraine would change under a Rassemblement National government run by Marine Le Pen's party.

Jul 1, 2024, 8:40 AM

Jun 21, 2024, 7:07 PM

Rihanna supports A$AP Rocky at Paris Fashion Week show
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week on Friday.

Jun 21, 2024, 7:07 PM

May 21, 2024, 5:56 AM

France releases scratch-and-sniff postage stamps that smell like French baguettes
France’s postal service is expected to raise quite a bit of dough after releasing a brand new scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells like a baguette.

May 21, 2024, 5:56 AM

May 15, 2024, 10:51 AM

What to know about the deadly escape of French prisoner 'The Fly'
A manhunt continued Wednesday for a fugitive dubbed "The Fly" and accomplices wielding machine guns who facilitated the convicted criminal's escape, authorities said.

May 15, 2024, 10:51 AM

Feb 3, 2024, 12:37 PM

Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in December unveiled
The reopening will last from Dec. 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024, 12:37 PM

Jan 22, 2024, 2:54 PM

Some of Gaza's wounded treated aboard French helicopter carrier-turned-hospital ship
The Dixmude, a French helicopter carrier docked in Egypt, has been turned into a field hospital to treat some of Gaza's most severely wounded.

Jan 22, 2024, 2:54 PM

Jan 28, 2024, 6:13 AM

Activists splatter 'Mona Lisa' with soup in Louvre Museum in Paris
The activists were from "Riposte Alimentaire," a food-security group.

Jan 28, 2024, 6:13 AM

Dec 14, 2023, 5:12 AM

France's largest Muslim school threatened with closure amid scrutiny of funding, courses
The institution, Averroès school group in Lille, has denied claims about its funding and courses.

Dec 14, 2023, 5:12 AM

Oct 3, 2023, 9:07 AM

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.

Oct 3, 2023, 9:07 AM

Aug 9, 2023, 1:14 PM

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.

Aug 9, 2023, 1:14 PM

Jul 4, 2023, 7:16 AM

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.

Jul 4, 2023, 7:16 AM

Jul 1, 2023, 5:31 PM

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.

Jul 1, 2023, 5:31 PM

Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 PM

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.

Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 PM

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Macron met with anger and frustration over cyclone response during French leader's visit to Mayotte French President Emmanuel Macron faced widespread frustration and anger from residents of Mayotte during his visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago Dec 20, 2024, 7:46 AM

Dominique Pelicot given maximum 20-year sentence in France rape trial that has shocked the world Gisele Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot's wife, went public in the case, which shocked France. Dec 19, 2024, 11:22 AM

Verdicts are due in the historic French rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a 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 Dec 17, 2024, 11:56 PM

Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as 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 Dec 17, 2024, 6:15 AM

France rushes aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido leaves hundreds feared dead 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 Dec 16, 2024, 4:21 AM

Stowaway arrested by FBI after returning to US from France: Official 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. Dec 4, 2024, 9:30 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 Dec 16, 2024, 6:40 AM

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 Dec 13, 2024, 6:48 AM

'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 Dec 13, 2024, 4:01 AM

World leaders unite for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening 5 years after devastating fire In a rare moment of unity, world leaders united for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening five years after a devastating fire. Dec 7, 2024, 6:18 PM

An archbishop's knock formally restores Notre Dame to life as winds howl and heads of state look on 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 Dec 7, 2024, 2:01 AM

Trump meets with Macron in first international trip since reelection: 'World is going a little crazy right now' President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace. Dec 7, 2024, 11:46 AM

Russian stowaway charged with sneaking onto flight to France 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. Dec 6, 2024, 6:03 PM

Notre Dame's reopening will begin with an archbishop's knock on the doors. 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 Dec 6, 2024, 12:08 AM

A look at the renovated Notre Dame Cathedral ahead of its reopening 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. Nov 29, 2024, 10:40 AM

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. Nov 11, 2024, 8:06 AM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted in France 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. Aug 28, 2024, 4:43 PM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in Paris amid investigation into illegal activity on the message app Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is being held in custody after being arrested at an airport near Paris over the weekend. Aug 27, 2024, 1:38 PM

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. Aug 24, 2024, 6:40 PM

Why the Summer Olympic Games in Paris may have been a COVID 'success' story 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. Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

French train networks expect to be fully restored Monday after sabotage attack: Officials Services to the French rail networks have been partially restored following Friday's sabotage attack ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony. Jul 28, 2024, 10:53 AM

France train lines hit by arson attacks just hours before 2024 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. Jul 26, 2024, 2:13 PM

Paris has fewer Olympic tourists than expected: Here are a few last-minute deals With fewer visitors than Paris first predicted, there are still some travel deals available for the Olympics host city. Jul 25, 2024, 2:16 PM

Travel expert unpacks airlines financial losses, silver lining of Paris tourism slump to score deals post-Olympics The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are impacting airline earnings, but as tourists avoid the host nation now, travel experts predict possible deals afterwards. Jul 17, 2024, 1:46 PM

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. Jul 17, 2024, 2:18 AM

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. Jul 16, 2024, 11:55 AM

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. Jul 11, 2024, 7:26 AM

Far-right gains in French elections, raising questions about future support for Ukraine The question remains whether the level of funding for Ukraine would change under a Rassemblement National government run by Marine Le Pen's party. Jul 1, 2024, 8:40 AM

Rihanna supports A$AP Rocky at Paris Fashion Week show Rihanna and A$AP Rocky stepped out together during Paris Fashion Week on Friday. Jun 21, 2024, 7:07 PM

France releases scratch-and-sniff postage stamps that smell like French baguettes France’s postal service is expected to raise quite a bit of dough after releasing a brand new scratch-and-sniff stamp that smells like a baguette. May 21, 2024, 5:56 AM

What to know about the deadly escape of French prisoner 'The Fly' A manhunt continued Wednesday for a fugitive dubbed "The Fly" and accomplices wielding machine guns who facilitated the convicted criminal's escape, authorities said. May 15, 2024, 10:51 AM

Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in December unveiled The reopening will last from Dec. 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025. Feb 3, 2024, 12:37 PM

Some of Gaza's wounded treated aboard French helicopter carrier-turned-hospital ship The Dixmude, a French helicopter carrier docked in Egypt, has been turned into a field hospital to treat some of Gaza's most severely wounded. Jan 22, 2024, 2:54 PM

Activists splatter 'Mona Lisa' with soup in Louvre Museum in Paris The activists were from "Riposte Alimentaire," a food-security group. Jan 28, 2024, 6:13 AM

France's largest Muslim school threatened with closure amid scrutiny of funding, courses The institution, Averroès school group in Lille, has denied claims about its funding and courses. Dec 14, 2023, 5:12 AM

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. Oct 3, 2023, 9:07 AM

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. Aug 9, 2023, 1:14 PM

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. Jul 4, 2023, 7:16 AM

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. Jul 1, 2023, 5:31 PM

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. Jun 30, 2023, 3:19 PM

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