March 4, 2024 France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right in wake of Dobbs ruling, activists declare ‘a victory’ French lawmakers have enshrined a woman’s right to an abortion, bucking developments in the United States after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.
February 28, 2024 French President Macron to inaugurate Olympic village in disadvantaged area transformed for Paris Games French President Emmanuel Macron will inaugurate the Paris Games' Olympic Village Thursday, located in a formerly run-down area outside of the suburb of Saint-Denis.
February 28, 2024 Body found along English Channel migrant crossing route, French officials say French maritime authorities announced Wednesday that a body has been found along the English channel, while search efforts remain underway for two others feared missing.
February 28, 2024 Paris Olympics security plans were not stolen in reported computer theft, officials say Paris City Hall officials have reassured the public that no security plans for the upcoming Olympic Games were compromised in a reported theft of computer gear.
February 28, 2024 Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Dutch rapper at Paris airport A suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Dutch rapper Danzel Silos, known as Bigidagoe, was apprehended on Wednesday at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.
February 28, 2024 'Radical' imam living in France 40 years immediately expelled after allegedly calling French flag 'satanic' Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi was deported from France 12 hours after being arrested on alleged hate crime charges, according to French Minister of the Interior Gérald Darmanin.
February 28, 2024 Bill to enshrine abortion in constitution goes to a vote in French Senate France's Senate is set to vote on a bill aiming to enshrine a woman's right to abortion in the constitution. The measure was promised by President Emmanuel Macron.
February 27, 2024 New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.
February 27, 2024 Sending European troops to Ukraine remains an option, says French President Emmanuel Macron French President Emmanuel Macron says sending troops into Ukraine is still an option in order to stave off Russia’s invasion.
February 23, 2024 Angry French farmers with tractors are back on the streets of Paris for another protest French farmers have again taken to the streets to protest the Macron government's agriculture policies; demanding more aid, and less regulatory burden.