The Latest Breaking News from Paris

AI firm C3 ditches Paris HQ for London in boost to capital’s tech credentials

The firm said the relocation reflects its ambitions to seize on growth opportunities in the UK

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2023

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to France amid labor strikes

As labor protests and strikes continue throughout France, Prince Charles recently canceled his planned trip to Paris. But what does the situation look like for the average tourist? Should you scrap plans to visit the country as well?

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2023

Trial opens over 1980 Paris synagogue bombing with suspect in absentia

A trial over an attack on a Paris synagogue in 1980 that killed four and left dozens injured began in the French capital on Monday, with the suspect in absentia.

France 24 · Apr 3, 2023

Disneyland® Paris: Ultimate experience hacks

From downloading the interactive park map to finding the best spots to meet your favourite Disney princess, make the most of your holiday with our guide to Disneyland® Paris hacks

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Pension protests raise tension between police, demonstrators

French authorities see the police as protectors who ensure that citizens can peacefully protest President Emmanuel Macron’s contentious retirement age increase

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Afternoon Update: Yunupingu hailed as ‘one of the greatest Australians’; female cricketers get pay rise; and Paris to ban e-scooters

Nationwide tributes and respects paid to Yolŋu elder and Aboriginal leader who has died aged 74

The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023

Lebanese-Canadian Suspect in 1980 Paris Synagogue Bombing Goes on Trial

A Lebanese-Canadian academic who is the lone suspect in a 1980 bombing outside a Paris synagogue will go on trial Monday, nearly 43 years after four people were killed and 46 wounded in the unclaimed attack. French authorities identified Hassan Diab as a suspect in 1999. They accuse him of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

Putin bestows award on military blogger killed in Russia bombing

Russian officials on Monday detained a 26-year-old woman over the St Petersburg café blast that killed high-profile military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky, who was posthumously decorated by President Vladimir Putin. The arrest came as Ukraine dismissed Russian claims of victory in the eastern battleground city of Bakhmut and as Finland prepared…

France 24 · Apr 3, 2023

Lone suspect in 1980 Paris synagogue bombing goes on trial

A Lebanese-Canadian academic is going on trial for a deadly 1980 bombing outside a Paris synagogue

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Parisians Massively Vote to Banish for-Hire E-scooters

Parisians have overwhelmingly voted to banish the French capital's ubiquitous for-hire electric scooters from their streets. The 15,000 opinion-dividing mini-machines are now expected to vanish from central Paris at the end of August when the city's contracts with the three operators expire. The question City Hall asked voters in a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023