The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Man arrested for ‘multiple murders’ after four bodies pulled out of the River Seine in Paris

Passer-by spots the first body in the river, with authorities finding three more upon further investigation

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

There’s an app for that: finding a sunny cafe in Paris, the city of light

Jveuxdusoleil (‘I want sun’) taps into a key part of Parisian culture: drinks on the terrasse, as many fear the extinction of the bistro

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2025

Is Paris Europe's most deadly capital during heatwaves?

There are certain factors relating to geography and large-scale weather systems that make the French capital particularly vulnerable to heatwaves.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

Swimming in the Seine: an old pastime resurfaces in the age of global warming

As the 2024 Olympic Games drew near, the promise of being able to swim in the Seine turned into a media countdown: first as part of the official sporting events and then for the general public. As bids for the Olympic and Paralympic Games have become less and less popular…

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

France hits back after Netanyahu accuses Macron of fuelling antisemitism

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's pledge to recognise a Palestinian state.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Even if Trump succeeds in bringing Putin and Zelenskyy together, don’t expect wonders − their only previous face-to-face encounter ended in failure

Donald Trump has raised the prospect of directs talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine, in what would be the first such encounter in more than three years of war between the two countries.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

Paris hosts quiet diplomacy as Syria and Israel discuss ceasefire and security

Syrian and Israeli ministers emerged from a meeting in Paris pledging to calm tensions between the countries and ease sectarian strains in southern Syria.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2025

Revealed: The city that’s been named No 1 in the world for a ‘workation’

Tokyo tops global ranking, with judges praising its blend of culture, connectivity and access to nature

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Locals hit out at the ‘Disneyfication’ of this Paris suburb as overtourism strikes again

Butchers, bakeries and grocers are vanishing, replaced by ice-cream stalls, bubble-tea vendors and souvenir stands

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Israel-France Row Flares Over Macron's Move To Recognise Palestinian State

A row between Israel and France over Paris's plan to recognise a Palestinian state next month escalated to crisis level on Tuesday when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused President Emmanuel Macron of fomenting "antisemitism".

International Business Times · Aug 20, 2025