The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Delays to French trains and flights increased sharply last year

2022 was one of the worst years of the past decade for train and air travel in France, an official evaluation has found, with more trains and planes delayed than in any year since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2023

The joy of citron pressé: why dry July in Paris makes a refreshing change

Giving up alcohol for a month wasn’t hard, even in the apéritif-loving capital. But it opened my eyes to one of France’s simplest pleasures, says writer Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2023

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Competitions will span the globe from Paris to Tahiti

Plans are under way for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games to take place at iconic locations in and around Paris. But some events will kick off further afield, including surfing competitions at legendary Teahupo'o wave in Tahiti.

France 24 · Jul 26, 2023

Paris 2024 Olympics organiser Tony Estanguet: 'We're still on time and on budget'

From infrastructure to security, transport to ticketing, Paris still has a series of challenges ahead before it hosts the world's biggest sporting event from July 26, 2024. One year before the Games begin, FRANCE 24 sat down with Tony Estanguet, head of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics Organising Committee,…

France 24 · Jul 26, 2023

Olympic torch comes into play for countdown to Paris 2024 Games

A year before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, organisers revealed the torch, launching a countdown to Olympics ecstasy full of steely plans in a troubled and divided land.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2023

Mauricio Pochettino addresses Kylian Mbappe to Chelsea transfer rumours

French striker linked with huge Premier League move after failing to extend contract with Paris Saint-Germain

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023

Parisians expect to cash in with Airbnb during 2024 Olympics despite tighter regulations

A year ahead of the Olympic Games, Parisians are already preparing to leave the city and rent out their flats on Airbnb as prices for the period skyrocket.

France 24 · Jul 26, 2023

Team GB chief in confident mood ahead of ‘most inspirational’ Paris Olympics

Wednesday marks one year to go until the Games opening ceremony.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

5 stars to watch with a year to go until Paris Olympics

Sky Brown will be looking to improve on her Tokyo bronze.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Six men guilty of murder over Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people

Both the Brussels and Paris attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023