The Latest Breaking News from Paris

French foreign ministry opens investigation into former employee over 'anti-Semitic' vandalism

An investigation has been opened into the recruitment of a former foreign ministry employee seen in Paris tearing down portraits of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, shouting "Israel is a murderer," according to a statement from the Quai d'Orsay on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2023

Wayne Barnes exclusive: Rugby World Cup final referee calls on Government to do more to tackle online abuse

The English referee, who has since retired from the game, was subjected to online threats after the Paris showpiece

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023

Probe into Stars of David graffiti in Paris suggests foreign interference

The daubing of dozens of blue Stars of David on buildings in Paris and its suburbs, widely condemned as anti-Semitic, may have been ordered by an individual living abroad, the Paris prosecutor has said.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2023

A prosecutor says a foreign link is possible to the dozens of Stars of David stenciled around Paris

The Paris prosecutor says two couples who allegedly stenciled dozens of blue Stars of David on buildings in Paris and two of its suburbs are linked by a third party living abroad

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

French foreign ministry says over 100 nationals evacuated from Gaza

More than 100 French nationals and their dependents have been evacuated from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt, the foreign ministry in Paris said Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2023

France's top book prize goes to epic love story set in Italy

France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, has been awarded to "Veiller sur elle" by Jean-Baptiste Andrea, published by Iconoclaste. The American Library in Paris's Programs Manager Emilie Biggs joins Eve Jackson to talk about the book, whose title translates as "Watch Over Her" and the significance of the prize. We…

France 24 · Nov 7, 2023

Olympic gold is the target for Team GB BMX athlete Kieran Reilly

Reilly has won national, European and worldwide competitions this year

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Kieran Reilly says ‘sights set’ on winning BMX freestyle Olympic gold

Reilly has won national, European and worldwide competitions this year.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

King's speech: UK government to focus on crime, economy – and rolling back climate measures

Britain's government set out its plans to tackle crime, boost growth and water down climate change measures on Tuesday, an unashamedly political agenda that could offer clues to how Conservatives plan to campaign ahead of elections next year.

France 24 · Nov 7, 2023

Allegations of fake matches, murky finances plague cricket in France

Players, clubs, and recent members of France Cricket – the sport’s official governing body in France – accuse the organisation of lying to access International Cricket Council funds and concealing how it spends them. As the Cricket World Cup takes place in India, FRANCE 24 investigates the claims.

France 24 · Nov 7, 2023