The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Paris considers electric scooter ban over safety concerns

Paris is considering banning its 15,000 rental electric scooters due to concerns about public safety on the city's sidewalks, but operators are proposing a series of improvements in the hope of getting their licences renewed.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

The Paris 2024 Olympic mascots are ... hats. Here's why

Organizers call it a tip of the chapeau to the spirit of the French revolution. Critics see something different.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2022

Belgian appeal court throws out French arrest warrant for imam

A Belgian appeal court on Tuesday upheld a ruling dismissing a European arrest warrant issued for a French-born Moroccan imam that Paris wants to deport over alleged hateful remarks.

Reuters · Nov 15, 2022

No concrete evidence on who fired missile, Poland's president says

A Russian-made rocket fell on the Polish village of Przewodow, near the Ukrainian border, at 3:40pm local time, the Polish foreign ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. The ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador over the incident. Read our live blog to see how all the day's…

France 24 · Nov 15, 2022

Paris overtakes London as Europe’s largest stock market

Gap narrowing since Brexit referendum finally closes, according to Bloomberg

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Softening business rates blow could save struggling high street firms

Jeremy Hunt has chance to make a big difference for small businesses in his autumn statement

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

Why COP27 should be the last of these pointless corporate love-ins

It’s a glorious afternoon at a luxury resort in Egypt, with six swimming pools leading to a lovely little stretch of beach on the Red Sea. A salsa aquatic class in one of the pools has several enthusiastic participants. Elsewhere, guests are lounging on deck chairs sipping ice cold cocktails.…

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2022

London no longer Europe's largest stock market with gap blown since Brexit

LONDON has lost its crown as Europe’s largest stock market to Paris, with France closing a trillion-dollar market gap since the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2022

Made-in-China 'Phryges' toys are surprise mascots for Paris Olympics 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games Committee on Monday unveiled the mascot for the international sporting event. Organisers hope to sell two million of these made-in-China toys in the shape of the 'Phrygian' cap, a symbol of the French republic and revolutionary spirit.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2022

Former train station on banks of Seine to house Giacometti museum

World’s largest collection of Swiss artist’s work will be housed in former Gare des Invalides from 2026

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022