The Latest Breaking News from Paris

France's international Vivatech fair shows off world pioneers of Web3 frontier

The annual Vivatech trade fair is underway in Paris until Saturday. Four days of conferences and exchanges around Web3, the new generation of internet technology, touch on innovations such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFT and of course the latest hype known as the "metaverse".

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022

France’s Macron and European leaders pledge arms, EU path for Ukraine during Kyiv visit

The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania on Thursday made a historic visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky and announced their support for granting Ukraine “immediate EU candidate status”. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Jun 16, 2022

Australia raises emissions cutting target for 2030

Australia, under a new Labor government, on Thursday raised its 2030 target for cutting carbon emissions, bringing the country more in line with other developed economies' Paris climate accord commitments.

Reuters · Jun 16, 2022

McDonald's Settles French Tax Case For $1.3B: WSJ

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) has agreed to settle a tax dispute in France by paying about $1.3 billion in fines and back taxes, the Wall Street Journal reported. The fast-food giant has been facing a probe in France over the proper declaration of all its activities. The deal's details are expected to be…

Benzinga · Jun 15, 2022

Olympic medals back on agenda for Athletics Ireland with new strategy plan released

Coaching the key, both homegrown and with a global reputation, to plan that will cover Paris 2024 and LA 2028

Irish Mirror · Jun 15, 2022

Paris Perspective #31: War, peace and the future of the global economy – Steve Killelea

Paris Perspective looks at the state of peace in the world in 2022 on the occasion of the publication of the 16th Global Peace Index. Steve Killelea is the founder and executive chairman of the Institute for Economics and Peace, which publishes the Index.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 15, 2022

Celtic star Josip Juranovic hailed but Rangers' Borna Barisic handed 'constantly injured' tag by Croatia boss

The Celtic full-back played in for his country in all four of their fixtures during the international break including a stunning 1-0 win over France in Paris and has been praised by his national team coach

Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2022

IEA: Global Oil Demand Set to Rise 2% to New High in 2023

World oil demand will rise more than 2% to a record high of 101.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2023, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, although sky-high oil prices and weakening economic forecasts dimmed the future outlook. The Paris-based IEA also said in its monthly report supply…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 15, 2022

US President Biden announces $1 billion arms package to support Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a new package of arms and ammunition for Ukraine after reaffirming Washington’s support for Kyiv against Russia’s invasion in a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky. The $1 billion package includes more artillery, coastal anti-ship defence systems and ammunition for artillery and advanced rocket…

France 24 · Jun 15, 2022

Growing numbers avoiding news as 'too depressing'

PARIS: The depressing state of the world is leading people to switch off from the news, the Reuters Institute reported on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 15, 2022