The Latest Breaking News from Paris

CO2 pollution from fossil fuels to hit all-time high this year

Aviation industry identified as a leading contributor to rise in emissions as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2022

Paris commuters hit by travel disruption as metro workers strike

Commuters and tourists faced serious travel disruption on Thursday as metro workers in Paris went on strike, with about half of the lines completely closed and most others operating at peak hours only.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

French unions warn of indefinite Paris transport strike in battle to boost wages

The Paris metro was at a standstill Thursday with operators threatening to stage an indefinite strike next week amid a dispute over pay and conditions. Up to 4,000 demonstrators marched though central Paris – and up to 60,000 nationwide – as part of a multi-sector protest to pressure the government…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2022

France to let migrant boat dock, has harsh words for Italy

France said on Thursday it would allow an NGO ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean to dock at the port of Toulon, while harshly criticising Italy for not taking the boat in.

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Ukrainian forces advance 7km in 24 hours in Kherson region

Ukraine retook dozens of villages in the Kherson region, after Moscow ordered one of the war's biggest retreats. According to Washington, more than 100,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured since the start of the conflict. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris…

France 24 · Nov 10, 2022

Paris Metro workers strike amid cost of living crises, disrupting commutes

Striking workers shut down half of the Paris subway system Thursday, a nationwide day of walkouts and protests by French train drivers, teachers and other public-sector workers demanding the government and employers increase salaries to keep up with inflation.

France 24 · Nov 10, 2022

World’s biggest carmakers to build 400m more vehicles than 1.5C climate target will allow

Toyota, Volkswagen and Hyundai/Kia on track to make far more petrol and diesel cars than is sustainable

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022

Aldi unveil Christmas advert 2022 with Kevin the carrot and inspired by iconic movie

Aldi have unveiled their 2022 Christmas advert - inspired by iconic festive movie Home Alone - as Kevin the carrot finds himself stuck in the house all on his own when an intruder strikes...

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022

French judge to probe Vinci unit over Qatar labour rights, group says

A French judge has placed Vinci Construction Grands Projets, a unit of French construction group Vinci, under formal investigation over allegations it violated the rights of migrant workers in Qatar, human rights group Sherpa said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Nov 9, 2022

Wembanyama Wednesday: Vic will play for France’s national team, and it could change international basketball

This will be good preparation when the Olympics come to Paris in 2024.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 9, 2022