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July 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
France, UK and Germany would restore UN sanctions
The United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to restore tough U.N. sanctions on Iran by the end of August if there has been no concrete progress on a nuclear deal
July 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
July 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
France's PM wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money
France’s prime minister has proposed cutting two public holidays to save money in next year’s budget
July 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Eiffel Tower lit up in Bastille Day firework, drone show
A drone and firework show lights up the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, during Bastille Day celebrations.
July 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
July 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France
Equatorial Guinea has accused France of "neo-colonial" behavior in a legal battle over a luxury mansion in Paris
July 15, 2025 at 10:13 AM
July 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Fireworks, warplanes and axes: How France celebrates Bastille Day
France celebrates Bastille Day on Monday with parades, fireworks, and festivities nationwide
July 14, 2025 at 9:18 AM
July 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are focusing on stopping migrant crossings in the English Channel
July 10, 2025 at 6:32 AM
July 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Far-right party says French police raided its party headquarters and seized documents
French police have raided the Paris headquarters of the far-right National Rally party
July 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
July 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Kate Middleton dons tiara for state banquet at Windsor Castle
Kate wore one of her most-worn tiaras, the Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara.
July 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
July 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
British royals welcome president of France and first lady
King Charles III and Queen Camilla gave French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, a warm welcome at Windsor Castle.
July 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
July 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Pomp, pageantry, politesse greet Macron in display of British royals' soft power
The French Tricolor and Britain’s Union flag hang from the standards near Windsor Castle
July 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
July 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
UK royals welcome Macron for state visit with migration and Ukraine high on agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron is starting a three-day state visit to Britain, blending royal pageantry and political talks
July 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
July 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A Paris man will be decorated for saving children from fire
A man in Paris is hailed as a hero for rescuing several people including children from a fire
July 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
July 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Iris Van Herpen unveils 'living' couture dress of bioluminescent algae in Paris
Dutch wunderkind and celebrity-favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion’s edge for years
July 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
July 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Paris couture week opens with Cardi B holding a live crow at Schiaparelli’s spectacle
Paris Couture Week begins with a striking moment as Cardi B appears in a custom Schiaparelli gown, holding a live crow
July 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
French police are slashing migrant boats but they're still determined to reach the UK
French police have intensified efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel
July 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
July 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Paris opens Seine for swimming after century long ban
Three sites along the riverbank were opened Saturday morning and are close to some of the city's most iconic sites, including Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.
July 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
July 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Joyful Parisians take a historic plunge into the Seine after 100 years
Parisians have legally swum in the Seine River for the first time in more than 100 years
July 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
July 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century
For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine
July 4, 2025 at 1:30 PM
July 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France
A strike by French air traffic controllers is disrupting travel
July 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
July 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
French foreign minister denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has denounced spy charges against two French nationals imprisoned in Iran for more than three years
July 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Eiffel Tower closes early amid European heat wave
Temperatures in Paris are expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius, approximately 101 degrees Fahrenheit, on Tuesday.
July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat in Europe
As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday as Paris is expected to hit triple-digit temperatures.
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
14 suspects arrested in connection to syringe attack at music festival in France
At least 145 people were jabbed by syringes at a nationwide music festival, according to police in France. The victims – mostly women and girls – reported bruises on their skin and dizziness.
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France
Police in France said 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being "pricked," possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France
Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday.
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
June 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
14 arrested after music festival syringe attack in France
Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday.
June 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
1 month ago
Miley Cyrus thanks Beyoncé after surprising fans in Paris
The duo sang a duet from Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Louvre staff goes on strike to protest overcrowding
The iconic Paris landmark and largest art museum in the world closed for hours on Monday as workers staged a mass walkout to protest overcrowding and understaffing.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Macron responds after apparent shove from first lady caught on camera
French President Emmanel Macron was preparing to step off his plane in Vietnam when his wife allegedly gripped his face and shoved him backward.
2 months ago
2 months ago
France's Emmanuel Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face
French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette which was captured in a viral video.
2 months ago
2 months ago
France's Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face
French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette which was captured in a viral video.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Massive power outage at the Cannes Film Festival
ABC News correspondent provides the latest update regarding the temporary power outage during the final day of the Cannes Film Festival in France.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
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.
2 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Eiffel Tower lights switched off to honor Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower lights were switched off Monday night to honor Pope Francis.
3 months ago
3 months ago
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.
3 months ago
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
4 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.
4 months ago
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
5 months ago
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.
5 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago