World Feb 03 Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation over child abuse images, deepfakes French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning.
World Feb 02 French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget France has adopted its delayed 2026 budget Monday, clearing the way for higher military spending promised by President Emmanuel Macron to confront threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Mideast conflicts.
World Jan 08 Farmers drive through Paris and block traffic in Greece to protest free trade deal In Greece, the main highway connecting Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki was shut in both directions at several points.
World Jan 06 Ukraine's allies meet in Paris, but progress uncertain as Russia shows no signs of budging from demands Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal is reached with Russia.
World Jan 05 Paris court finds 10 guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality.
Arts Dec 17 Louvre workers vote to extend a strike as the museum partially reopens The Louvre partially opened Wednesday to allow visitors to enjoy the Mona Lisa and other highlights.
World Nov 26 France's top court upholds Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012 The sentence can be served at home monitored with an electronic bracelet or other requirements set by a judge.
World Nov 19 Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems after stunning crown jewels heist Louvre director Laurence des Cars said on Wednesday that the cameras — about 100 of them — will be up and running by the end of next year while anti-intrusion systems will start to be put in place within two…
World Nov 10 Sarkozy released from prison after 3 weeks as he appeals conspiracy conviction France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has left a Paris prison after an appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision.
World Nov 07 Louvre promises to restore imperial crown dropped by thieves during museum heist Thieves made away with eight objects on display at the Paris museum, including a sapphire diadem, necklace and single earring from a set linked to 19th-century Queens Marie-Amélie and Hortense.