The Latest Breaking News from Paris

French sports minister says 'no plan B' for Olympics opening ceremony

The French government will keep a plan to hold the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine even after a deadly attack in the French capital at the weekend amplified existing security concerns.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2023

This book charts Karl Lagerfeld’s life through his extraordinary homes

Karl Lagerfeld‘s stylish life was complemented by an equally chic array of homes, revealed in a new book that also gives a glimpse of the fashion designer’s eclectic eye for interiors

Wallpaper · Dec 6, 2023

UN chief warns of ‘complete breakdown of public order’ as fighting rages across Gaza

The head of the UN warned on Wednesday that he expects "public order to completely break down soon due to the desperate conditions" in Gaza, where Israeli forces have expanded their offensive to the southern city of Khan Younis. The fierce fighting has forced civilians to flee to shrinking “safe…

France 24 · Dec 6, 2023

From The Lab: SOLEIL synchrotron produces light with remarkable properties

Located on the outskirts of Paris, the SOLEIL synchrotron is a unique facility in which electrons are accelerated close to the speed of light. While moving in the 354 metre circumference ring, these electrons lose energy and produce light in different wavelengths.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2023

With two coaches, rifle shooter Rudrankksh Patil aims to make his Paris quota count

PUNE: Former World Champion Rudrankksh Patil, 19, is known as one of the smartest athletes in the shooting fraternity. The Paris Games quota holder has earned the tag for a reason.

The Times of India · Dec 5, 2023

UK likely to miss Paris climate targets by wide margin, analysis shows

Exclusive: Under current policies, Britain could fall short of internationally agreed goal of 68% cut in emissions by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2023

Climate Change By Numbers

As countries try to hammer out a response to climate change at the COP28 talks in Dubai, here are some key figures about how fossil fuels have warmed our world.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2023

Global warming threshold of 1.5°C will be broken within 7 years, research shows

Scientists warn the world may cross the crucial 1.5° Celsius global warming threshold in seven years as fossil fuel CO² emissions continue to rise, urging countries at the Cop28 talks to "act now" on coal, oil and gas pollution.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2023

Watch Again: Bill Gates talks about climate and growth during Paris summit

Watch when Bill Gates spoke at a UN summit on climate and growth in Paris, on Tuesday 5 December 2023.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023

Plane forced to make emergency landing in Paris garden

Small plane crash-lands into garden and hits apartment building wall after suffering engine failure

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2023