The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Why Paris and its people are the perfect inspiration for stand-up comedians

Two of Paris's most loved stand-up comedians speak to Eve Jackson about "the Parisians" who have served as inspiration for their comedy shows for years – from their defying bluntness and honesty to their severe rudeness, their fashion style and their unmatchable culture. Frenchman Olivier Giraud has a show in…

France 24 · Dec 12, 2023

Jubilation in Paris as sleeper train from Berlin resumes service after nine-year break

Exclusive: ‘We have to demonstrate this is attractive, this is affordable, this is available,’ says French transport minister

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Paris-Nice 2024 repeats mid-week team time trial, stage 7 summit finish

Traditional tough final weekend likely to decide leading French week-long stage race once again

Cycling News · Dec 12, 2023

Stakes high at Oceania Olympic sailing qualifiers

Several Australians are competing in Sail Sydney which is doubling as an Oceania qualifier for next year's Olympic Games in Paris.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

🔴 Live: UN General Assembly votes for Gaza ceasefire, further isolating US and Israel

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza – a call the paralysed Security Council has so far failed to make, piling pressure on Israel and the US. Follow our live blog for the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war. All…

France 24 · Dec 12, 2023

Europe gets new night train services despite profitability problems

For the first time in nearly 10 years, a sleeper service between Berlin and Paris hit the tracks on Monday night, while more night train routes are planned for the coming years in Europe. The Paris-Berlin link had been discontinued due to a lack of profitability and even this time…

France 24 · Dec 11, 2023

Tourist’s missing $800k ring is found in Paris Ritz vacuum cleaner

‘Thanks to the meticulous work of security guards, the ring was found this morning,’ the hotel said

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Renaissance Nudes Spark Crisis At French School

Teachers at a school outside Paris refused to work on Monday as the establishment grappled with a crisis sparked by the showing in class of a painting by a Renaissance master containing several nude women.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023

Guwahati Masters | Ashwini-Tanisha partnership — a successful amalgam of energy, experience and enthusiasm

Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto have formed a successful partnership, winning 3 titles from 4 finals in 11 months. The duo is aiming to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics and have jumped to a career-high of World No. 23. Ashwini brings calmness and experience while Tanisha brings raw energy…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Paris' luxury Ritz hotel finds guest's missing diamond ring in hoover

Lost a very expensive diamond ring? Try checking the vacuum cleaner. That's what employees of Paris' luxury Ritz hotel did — and got lucky.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 11, 2023