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April 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours

With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics will last nearly four hours
April 18, 2024 at 3:26 PM
April 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Macron says the Olympic opening ceremony on the Seine could be moved to stadium for security reasons

French President Emmanuel Macron says the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics planned on the River Seine could be shifted instead to the Stade de France if the security threat is deemed too high
April 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could be moved if security risk is too high
April 14, 2024 at 6:54 AM
April 10, 2024 at 11:10 PM

France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication

France’s government has presented a bill to allow adults with terminal cancer or other end-of-life illness to take lethal medication
April 10, 2024 at 11:10 PM
April 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM

At least 1 critically injured in explosion and fire at French oil products factory

French authorities say an explosion and fire hit a French factory that treats dangerous substances
April 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM
At least 1 critically injured in explosion and fire at French oil products factory
April 10, 2024 at 5:11 AM

Giant waves crash over seawall, flooding street in western France

Huge waves came crashing over a seawall in Saint-Malo, France, flooding a street as passersby looked on. Weather warnings were issued across Brittany as a storm brought strong winds to the region.
April 10, 2024 at 5:11 AM
Giant waves crash over seawall, flooding street in western France
April 9, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Olympic rings for the Paris Games will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower

The Paris Games organizers say the Olympics rings will be displayed on the Eiffel Tower this summer
April 9, 2024 at 8:49 PM
April 5, 2024 at 2:19 AM

French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics

French diver Alexis Jandard says his back is fine — but his ego, not so much — after he slipped on the board while taking part in an inauguration ceremony ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.
April 5, 2024 at 2:19 AM
French diver slips during pool inauguration ceremony ahead of Paris Summer Olympics
April 4, 2024 at 4:22 PM

President Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide

French President Emmanuel Macron says France and its allies could have stopped the 1994 Rwanda genocide and but lacked the will to do so
April 4, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Pres. Macron says France and its allies 'could have stopped' the 1994 Rwanda genocide
2 months ago

Notre Dame scaffolding comes down

The reconstruction of the French cathedral reached a major milestone after construction scaffolding began to come down.
2 months ago
Notre Dame scaffolding comes down
2 months ago

Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in December unveiled

The reopening will last from Dec. 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025.
2 months ago
Schedule for Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening released
2 months ago

Notre Dame cathedral to reopen before Christmas

The cathedral has been closed since an April 2019 fire brought down its steeple and destroyed its interior.
2 months ago
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen before Christmas
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
Some of Gaza's wounded treated aboard French helicopter carrier-turned-hospital ship
3 months ago

Activists splatter 'Mona Lisa' with soup in Louvre Museum in Paris

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

Activists splatter soup on 'Mona Lisa' at Louvre Museum in Paris

Two women opened thermoses and splashed soup on the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting, the food-security group behind the protest said.
3 months ago
Activists splatter soup on 'Mona Lisa' at Louvre Museum in Paris
4 months ago

The challenge to rebuild the iconic Notre Dame

Nearly four years after Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire, the efforts to rebuild are nearing their end as the gates are expected to open once again in December 2024.
4 months ago
The challenge to rebuild the iconic Notre Dame
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
France's largest Muslim school threatened with closure
4 months ago

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.
4 months ago
Macron calls fatal Paris stabbing a ‘terrorist attack’
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Tourist stabbed to death near Paris’ Eiffel Tower
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Tourist dies in Paris attack
6 months ago

Tips for spotting bedbugs

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

Paris battles bedbugs in infestation

The infestation of bedbugs comes as Paris is preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
7 months ago
Paris battles bedbugs in infestation
7 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.
7 months ago
Paris battles bedbugs ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics
8 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.
8 months ago
Investigation after 2 Americans spend night in Eiffel Tower
8 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.
8 months ago
'Drunk American tourists' found asleep in Eiffel Tower: Officials
8 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.
8 months ago
11 dead after fire at vacation home for people with disabilities: Report
9 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.
9 months ago
Why is France rioting? What to know about the fatal police shooting of a teen
10 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.
10 months ago
Crowds across France come out against protesters
10 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.
10 months ago
Violent protests target French mayor’s home
10 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.
10 months ago
Protests rock France after police killing of teen
10 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.
10 months ago
Violent protests continue across France
10 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.
10 months ago
Over 1,300 arrested in France in 4th night of protests over fatal police shooting
10 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.
10 months ago
Unrest in Paris as funeral takes place for teen killed by police
10 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.
10 months ago
Protests continue in France over police shooting
10 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.
10 months ago
Over 800 arrested across France in 3rd night of riots since fatal police shooting
10 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.
10 months ago
Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb
10 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.
10 months ago
150 arrested across France in 2nd night of riots after police fatally shoot teen
10 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.
10 months ago
Violence in France after protests over teen killed by police
10 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.
10 months ago
Massive protests continue across France after teen killed by police
10 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.
10 months ago
Protests continue in France following police shooting of 17-year-old
10 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.
10 months ago
Teenager's death during police traffic stop sparks violent unrest in Paris suburb
10 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.
10 months ago
Suspected gas explosion destroys building in Paris
10 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.
10 months ago
Paris explosion caused by suspected gas leak injures dozens, police say
10 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.
10 months ago
Suspected gas leak explosion injures dozens in central Paris
10 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.
10 months ago
Paris explosion injures dozens
10 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.
10 months ago
Building explosion in Paris injures 24
10 months ago

4 children stabbed in French park

A 31-year-old suspect was immediately arrested following the attack in the French Alps.
10 months ago
4 children stabbed in French park
10 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.
10 months ago
8 injured, including children, in stabbing in French Alps, interior minister says
10 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.
10 months ago
Massive protests break out in France
10 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.
10 months ago
Protesters take to streets in France over retirement rules