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March 4, 2024

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

While abortion is legal and available in the vast majority of European countries, there is a wide range of legislation dictating timeframes and conditions for access.

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.