The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election

US president-elect says he will visit Paris for ‘very special day’ celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2024

President-Elect Trump To Visit Paris For Notre Dame Reopening

President-elect Trump to visit Paris for Notre Dame reopening, maintaining close ties with Macron. Recent developments in US-France relations and internati...

Top News · Dec 3, 2024

Texas Woman Allegedly Attempts to Sneak Suitcases with Staggering Amount of Pot Onto International Flight, Fails

The woman allegedly attempted to sneak suitcases filled with 71 pounds of marijuana onto a flight from Dulles International to Paris before she was detained.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

Madeleine Riffaud obituary

Member of the French resistance during the second world war arrested and tortured for her dramatic act of revolt

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Notre-Dame reopening backed by $62m from American donors

Americans have shown their "great affection" for Paris's Notre-Dame cathedral by contributing $62 million (€58 million) to its restoration following the devastating fire in 2019, according to the organisation Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris. The beloved monument is due to reopen with a series of events on 7 and 8…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2024

France returns ancient artefacts to Ethiopia

France on Saturday began the return of some 3,500 archaeological artefacts to Ethiopia, which Paris held since the 1980s for study. This came during a visit to the region by the new Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2024

French influencers call on followers to break blood donation record

Two social media influencers are aiming to help draw in a record number of blood donors in Paris this weekend.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 30, 2024

Secret Putin Love Child Found Living in Paris, Working as a DJ Under Fake Name: Report

Russian President Vladimir Putin's youngest daughter is allegedly living in France under a fake name, according to reports.

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

Notre-Dame’s bells have been blessed as the cathedral reopens – a tradition that dates back to the middle ages

Ahead of the reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, eight of the cathedral’s church bells were renovated and blessed before their re-installation in the north tower.

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

Inside rebuilt Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris as Macron praises ‘project of the century’

Five and a half years after a devastating fire, the Gothic masterpiece reopens its doors next week

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024