The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Thailand moves up press freedom table

Thailand has improved its standing in the World Press Freedom Index this year but still ranks 106th out of 180 countries surveyed.

Bangkok Post · May 3, 2023

Ukrainian president arrives in Netherlands after Finland visit

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at Amsterdam's airport late Wednesday for an unannounced visit to the Netherlands, with a trip to the International Criminal Court on his agenda, local media reported. This came after his visit to Finland for talks with Nordic leaders. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24 · May 3, 2023

PSG suspends Messi for travelling to Saudi Arabia without club's permission

Lionel Messi was suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for taking a trip to Saudi Arabia without the club's permission, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

France 24 · May 2, 2023

French unions call for new protests against pension reform

The French inter-union group has called a new day of mobilisation against the controversial pension reform on 6 June, two days before the presentation of a bill to repeal the text in the National Assembly.

Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2023

Surrounded by Marathon Medals, an 83-Year-Old Dreams of Paris

At 83, Barbara Humbert dreams of taking part in next year's Paris Olympic Games “Marathon For All”, a race opening the Olympic route to non-elite competitors for the first time - and she's got the pedigree to beat some runners half her age. Not your typical great-grandmother, the German-born Frenchwoman…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Surrounded by marathon medals, an 83-year-old dreams of Paris

At 83, Barbara Humbert dreams of taking part in next year's Paris Olympic Games 'Marathon For All', a race opening the Olympic route to non-elite competitors for the first time - and she's got the pedigree to beat some runners half her age.

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Frank Lampard risks upsetting Chelsea owner Todd Boehly with Mikel Arteta comparison

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has called on his club to follow the lead of rivals Arsenal and how they kept the faith with Mikel Arteta over the years to bring stability

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Sabotage causes second train to derail in Russia near Ukrainian border

An explosive device derailed a Russian freight train in a region bordering Ukraine for a second straight day Tuesday ahead of an expected counteroffensive by Kyiv. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · May 2, 2023

World's workers rally to mark May Day as France sees fresh pension protests

People squeezed by inflation and demanding economic justice took to streets across Asia, Europe and the Americas on Monday to mark May Day, in an outpouring of worker discontent not seen since before the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns.

France 24 · May 2, 2023

May Day march against pension reform: Paris protesters determined to 'give it our all'

Thousands marched across Paris and other French cities in what unions hoped would be one of the biggest May Day demonstrations in years. Galvanised by previous protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform plans, including raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, protesters marched with a sense of determination.

France 24 · May 1, 2023