Dec 06 PHOTOS: What to expect from Notre Dame’s reopening By John Leicester, Associated Press This weekend, a succession of ceremonies will breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate its recovery from a devastating fire in 2019. Continue reading
Dec 04 French lawmakers oust prime minister in first successful no-confidence vote since 1962 By Tom Nouvian, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press France’s far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign, a first since 1962. Continue reading
Dec 03 5 things you probably didn’t know about Notre Dame Cathedral By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral has some surprising stories to tell before it reopens this weekend after five years of restoration. Continue reading
Nov 29 Watch 9:04 Notre Dame Cathedral to reopen 5 years after devastating fire By Malcolm Brabant Five years after a devastating fire gutted a world icon, Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral is just days away from reopening. French president Emmanuel Macron toured the monument and his visit provided some first glimpses of this extraordinary restoration. Special correspondent… Continue watching
Nov 29 PHOTOS: Notre Dame Cathedral reveals its new interior 5 years after devastating fire By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Associated Press After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral has showed its new self to the world Friday. 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 PHOTOS: Memorable moments from the 2024 Paralympics By Steff Staples From historic wins to marriage proposals, this year's Paralympic Games in Paris has been filled with golden moments. 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 30 Afghan taekwondo athlete makes history by winning first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 7:11 The inspiring stories to follow during the Paralympic Games in Paris By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas The 2024 Paralympic Games kicked off with an opening ceremony in the heart of Paris that featured aerial displays, dancers and a major spectacle attended by more than 60,000 people. Thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing for what promises… Continue watching