The Latest Breaking News from Paris

Eurostar cancels some trains due to French strike action

Eurostar said it had to cancel some train services between London and Paris on Tuesday as a result of a nationwide strike protest in France.

Reuters · Oct 18, 2022

Ukraine says situation 'critical' after Russia attacks power grid

Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging "critical" risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow's repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country's power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all…

France 24 · Oct 18, 2022

France Prepares for Major Disruptions as Unions Call Transport Strike

France was preparing for a day of major disruptions on Tuesday after unions called a nationwide transport strike as they remain in deadlock with the government over walkouts at oil depots that have sparked fuel shortages. The move comes after workers at several refineries and depots operated by energy giant…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022

Macron backs plans for more electric cars as World Auto show opens in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron formally opened the 2022 'Mondial de l'Auto' international car show in Paris on Monday, hours after attempting to polish his green sheen with a series of measures intended to help drivers buy or rent electric cars.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 17, 2022

Arsenal trio Bukayo Saka, Beth Mead and Vivienne Miedema send Ballon d'Or 2022 message

Arsenal trio Beth Mead, Vivienne Miedema and Bukayo Saka are on their way to Paris for this evening's Ballon d'Or ceremony

Football London · Oct 17, 2022

Police treatment of fans in Paris ‘constituted criminal assault’ – report claims

The independent report also suggests UEFA’s ‘egregious failures’ led to thousands of supporters being caught up in severe congestion.

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

‘We live in a difficult time’: Richarlison on racism and his anti-poverty drive

Spurs striker had a banana thrown at him last month while playing for Brazil and was hurt by discrimination as a youngster

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Woman charged with murder and rape of schoolgirl, 12, found inside suitcase

Lola Daviet's mutilated body was found in a suitcase just a few streets away from her home in the city's 19th arrondissement.

Daily Record · Oct 17, 2022

Ballon d'Or winner and two other awards results leaked ahead of Paris ceremony

This year's Ballon d'Or awards will be confirmed on Monday evening during the annual awards ceremony in Paris with last year's Champions League star set to be crowned

Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022

Paris police launch murder inquiry after body of girl, 12, found in suitcase

Two suspects appear before judge after body of Lola Daviet was found on Friday not far from her home in north-east of city

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022