The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Japan, France leaders vow to strengthen ties as Paris eyes more access

Japan and France on Friday said they wanted to deepen bilateral cooperation after agreeing earlier this month to accelerate discussions for a joint military exercise framework with Paris hoping to push for reciprocal access agreements.

Reuters · May 19, 2023

Developing country voices will be excluded at UN plastic talks, say NGOs

Limits on numbers at Paris summit mean some of those ‘most needing to be heard’ will not be in attendance

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

Wim Wenders: cinema today ‘makes me nauseous’

Director who won Palme d’Or for Paris, Texas and has two films at Cannes this year bemoans lack of new stories in mainstream film

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023

France's Constitutional Council clears smart video cameras for Olympics

France's Constitutional Council has given the all clear for Emmanuel Macron's government to continue with the law to deploy AI-powered video surveillance for major events such as the 2023 rugby union World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2023

US, G7 set to unveil new round of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the “Group of Seven” major economies are on Friday set to unveil new sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The sanctions will aim to disrupt Moscow’s ability to get the materials it needs for the battlefield and close loopholes to evade…

France 24 · May 18, 2023

Renowned actor Forest Whitaker sets up his Peace and Development Initiative in poor Paris suburb

Renowned actor Forest Whitaker, who has portrayed a dictator, a Mafia hitman, a butler, has taken on what for some may be his most inspirational role

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

All-conquering Willie Mullins targets elusive first victory in France's biggest jumps race

The most successful Cheltenham Festival trainer will aim to claim Ireland's first success in 104 years in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil on Sunday

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

Halim Flowers, from US prison cell to Paris art show

Wrongfully incarcerated as a teenager, Halim Flowers, now 42, fought for his release, which as finally granted in 2019. He has now found new life as an artist. An exhibition of his paintings has just opened in Paris.

Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2023

Webb telescope spots universe's biggest stars

PARIS - The James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers detect the first chemical signs of supermassive stars, "celestial monsters" blazing with the brightness of millions of Suns in the early universe.

Bangkok Post · May 17, 2023