The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Emily in Paris: why it's so hard to admit love for the show despite it being so popular

A guilty pleasure. A hate watch. A brain vacation. Open most reviews of the Netflix original series Emily in Paris, now on its third season, and it’s likely that at least one of these phrases will appear.

The Conversation · Dec 19, 2022

France fans riot in Paris after World Cup defeat as armed police pelt them with tear gas

Armed officers were seen striking fans with batons with around 14,000 police officers deployed across France for the World Cup final against Argentina

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

EU countries agree gas price cap in bid to deal with energy crisis

European Union energy ministers on Monday agreed a gas price cap, after weeks of talks on the emergency measure that has split opinion across the bloc as it seeks to tame the energy crisis. The Kremlin responded by calling the cap “unacceptable”. Read our live blog to see how all…

France 24 · Dec 19, 2022

France to return restored Ivorian drum stolen by colonial settlers

Restoration works on the Djidji Ayôkwé, or "talking drum", have now been completed in Paris. The artefact, stored at the Quai Branly museum, is ready to be returned to Côte d'Ivoire under a restitution plan promised by President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2022

France vs Argentina: Watch FRANCE 24's live special on the World Cup final

World champions France take on Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, hoping to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Brazil in 1962. Watch our special programme for all the latest on the final in Qatar starting at 3pm Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Dec 18, 2022

McKeown out to keep swim rivals at bay

Australian swim star Kaylee McKeown knows the scenario ahead of the Paris Olympics is a lot different to her build-up for the Tokyo Games.

AAP · Dec 18, 2022

Many Brits plan to become 'blended' travellers in 2023 - by working on holiday

Seven in ten Brits plan to combine business and pleasure when travelling next year - with Barcelona and Paris the top destinations for doing so

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Zelensky says Ukraine is preparing for all possible defence scenarios

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that protecting Ukraine's borders was a "constant priority" and that his country was ready for all possible scenarios with Russia and its ally Belarus. Heating has also been restored to Kyiv following the latest Russian bombardment that targeted water and power infrastructure, said the…

France 24 · Dec 18, 2022

From president on down, France revels before World Cup final

‘I’m backing the France team, and I think that the French are too,’ President Emmanuel Macron said.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2022

France denies involvement in parcel bomb injuring Russian in Central Africa

A prominent pro-Kremlin figure has claimed France was behind an alleged terror attack in the Central African Republic on Friday which left a Russian representative badly wounded. Paris described the accusation as "propaganda".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2022