The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Paris talks to focus on funding poor countries to tackle climate crisis

World leaders will meet next week to discuss climate finance, green growth, debt and private investment

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023

African delegation tells Putin 'war must' end, Russia says 'open to dialogue'

A delegation of African leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday as part of its mission to try to broker peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting comes a day after the delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

France 24 · Jun 17, 2023

Evacuation of Kyiv icons takes fight for Ukraine’s heritage to Louvre in Paris

The Louvre in Paris is hosting some of Ukraine’s most treasured works of art that were secretly evacuated from Kyiv to shield them from the war. Their exhibition at the world’s best-known museum highlights the role played by culture and heritage as Ukraine resists Russian attempts to deny both its…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

Kylian Mbappe exit would give PSG a chance to rediscover soul

The French striker has informed the club he will leave when his contract runs out in 2024

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Airlines Are Rankled About Pratt & Whitney’s Jet Engine Problems

The turbines save fuel but require service sooner than expected.

Businessweek · Jun 16, 2023

From Paris to Tehran: French-Iranian playwright explores grief of exile in '4,211 km'

"4,211 km" is the distance between Tehran and Paris. It's also the title of a new play by French-Iranian director Aila Navidi showing at France's famed Avignon theatre festival next month. The show centres around a young woman named Yalda Farhadi, born in France to Iranian dissidents who never give…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

When is Tour De France 2023? Route, dates, and how to watch

It’s the 110th edition of the famous race, and it will depart from the Basque country before finishing in Paris

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023

In Kyiv, South African president calls on Russia and Ukraine to ‘de-escalate’ conflict

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday called on both Ukraine and Russia to de-escalate their conflict in order to “settle” the war in Ukraine. Ramaphosa is one of a group of African leaders that arrived in the Ukrainian capital earlier on Friday as air raid sirens sounded and explosions…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

Rebranded Saudi crown prince meets Macron as rights groups decry ‘hypocrisy’

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday at the start of a visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties and the oil kingdom’s standing in the international community. But human rights groups warn that the Saudi's gain is France’s loss on an increasingly…

France 24 · Jun 16, 2023

Kylian Mbappe affirms staying at PSG 'only option for now' amid contract talks

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Kylian Mbappe has stated that his intention is to stay at the club, describing it as his "only option for now," during a news conference ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar in Portugal. This declaration comes after the French superstar informed PSG that he…

The Times of India · Jun 16, 2023