Sep 25 U.S. and France work together on proposal for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Lee, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that his country and the United States are working on a proposal for a 21-day cease-fire proposal “to allow for negotiations” in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 600 people in… Continue reading
Sep 21 France announces new center-right government two months after divisive elections By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists, more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions. Continue reading
Sep 17 On the witness stand, French man describes inviting dozens of men to rape his drugged wife for years By Diane Jeantet, Associated Press In a trial that has gripped France and raised awareness about sexual violence in the home and beyond, Dominique Pélicot told the court that he also raped his wife, Gisèle Pélicot, and that the 50 men standing trial alongside him… Continue reading
Sep 15 Several more migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel, French authorities say By Associated Press The incident Saturday occurred nearly two weeks after a boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway and leaving 13 dead, officials said. Continue reading
Sep 08 Paris bids farewell to its sporting summer at the 2024 Paralympics closing ceremony By Jerome Pugmire, Associated Press A summer sporting bonanza which started under pouring rain on July 26 with a remarkable opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on the Seine River ended Sunday with the Paralympics closing ceremony at a rain-soaked Stade de France. Continue reading
Sep 05 Macron picks EU Brexit negotiator as France's new prime minister By John Leicester, Diane Jeantet, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government. Continue reading
Sep 03 At least 13 migrants killed after their boat rips apart off coast of northern France By John Leicester, Associated Press The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart during an attempted crossing of the English Channel. Continue reading
Sep 01 Paralympic triathlon events postponed due to poor water quality in the Seine River By Associated Press The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, if upcoming water testing allows, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement. Continue reading
Aug 29 Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French fighter jets, in shift away from relying on Russia By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press The announcement was made during a joint news conference in Belgrade with French President Emmanuel Macron during a two-day visit to Serbia as part of what French officials have called a strategy of bringing Serbia closer to the European Union. Continue reading
Aug 29 Watch 5:24 Charges against Telegram CEO sparks debate over balance of free speech and responsibility By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant The arrest of Telegram's CEO and founder has reignited concerns about the balance of free speech and responsibility that comes with running social platforms. Telegram has more than 900 million users, making it among the most popular messaging services in… Continue watching