The Latest Breaking News from Paris

French court will not reopen case of anti-apartheid activist killed in Paris

A French court has dismissed a request to reopen an investigation into the assassination of Dulcie September. The former member of the African National Congress was shot to death in 1998 in Paris. The family had sued the state for gross negligence.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2022

Riches to Emily in Paris: the seven best shows to stream this week

ITVX serves up a hugely enjoyable tale of a warring, wealthy dynasty, while Lily Collins’ sugar rush of a romcom returns for a third season of infuriatingly watchable nonsense

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

EU denounces Russia's 'indiscriminate terror' in Ukraine after fresh missile attacks

The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Friday condemned the "indiscriminate terror" that Russia's latest missile attacks were inflicting on Ukraine. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Dec 16, 2022

Couple Get Drunk On First Date And End Up In Paris: ‘It Was So Romantic’

Latvian tourist describes her night in Paris on with her date where they had no sleep and on an adventure in the city.

Zenger · Dec 15, 2022

Jubilation on Paris Champs-Elysees after France Reach World Cup Final

There were jubilant scenes on the Champs-Elysees avenue in central Paris on Wednesday as French supporters waved tricolor flags and let off flares to celebrate the win over Morocco that put Les Bleus into the World Cup final. Some 10,000 police were mobilized across France to ensure there was no…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 15, 2022

EU agrees on fresh sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine

The EU on Thursday agreed a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after complaints from hawkish eastern European leaders that some countries were trying to water them down. Diplomats said a compromise deal – thought to include targeting some 200 individuals – was reached on…

France 24 · Dec 15, 2022

Celebrations on the Champs-Élysées as France fans hail ‘magnificent game’

Excitement builds for final against Argentina as spectators, some draped in French and Moroccan flags, praised play of both teams

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

France and Morocco fans clash in violent scenes as fireworks thrown and riot police deployed

Supporters of France and Morocco have clashed in Paris and Montpellier following a 2-0 win for Didier Deschamps' side in Wednesday night's dramatic World Cup semi-final

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Charm offensive: Biden courts continent at US-Africa summit

We've seen African summits in Paris, Brussels, Beijing and Ankara. For the second time ever, after 2014, Washington is hosting an African leaders' summit. With superpower rivalries heating up, no long lectures are planned on human rights and corruption. Instead, the Biden administration is bowing to the African Union’s own…

France 24 · Dec 14, 2022

World Cup 2022: Clinical performance by France ends Morocco's dreams of reaching final

After a dazzling run of wins captivated the footballing world, Morocco crashed out in the semi-finals after France's solid attacking display gave them a 2-0 win. Les Bleus will now take on Argentina in Sunday's final, after the genius Lionel Messi powered them to a resounding win over Croatia. Read…

France 24 · Dec 14, 2022