January 23, 2024 1 killed, 2 injured at farmers' protest barricade in northern France A woman was killed and two others were injured during demonstrations by French farmers protesting low wages and other grievances on Tuesday, officials say.
January 14, 2024 France clamps down on Muslim extremists by halting appointment of foreign clerics France, which has experienced a wave of terrorist attacks in recent years, enacted a new law that looks to tackle radical Islam by banning foreign-appointed clerics.
January 9, 2024 France appoints Gabriel Attal as youngest-ever prime minister following resignation of predecessor Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's youngest-ever prime minister at the age of 34, succeeding Elisabeth Borne. Attal previously served as the government spokesman.
January 8, 2024 French prime minister resigns amid immigration law blowback Now-former French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned Monday over widespread political fallout over a controversial immigration reform law.
January 8, 2024 Paris names street after David Bowie on what would be his 77th birthday Paris paid tribute to the late British music icon David Bowie by naming a street after him on the city's southeast side on what would have been his 77th birthday.
January 5, 2024 Pizza chefs break Guinness World Record for using 1,001 varieties of cheese on one Italian staple Two French pizza chefs have broken a Guinness World Record — and it revolves around cheese. They cooked a pizza with 1,001 varieties of cheese on it.
January 4, 2024 UK faces criticism in French report for insufficient efforts to curb migrants from crossing English Channel A French report has criticized the United Kingdom for inadequate coordination in efforts to reduce the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in boats.
January 3, 2024 11 private islands around the world you can book for less than $1,000 a night Booking a vacation on a private island isn't a luxury reserved for the wealthy. There are plenty of budget-friendly private islands you can book for your next vacation.
December 29, 2023 New Year's Eve beverage could go extinct due to climate change, AI company predicts ClimateAI VP of Operations and Strategy Will Kletter says AI-driven data is forecasting that a changing climate could shape the future of champagne and wine.
December 29, 2023 French Alps adventures turn deadly as avalanche kills 2, hiker dies in fall Dozens of mountain rescuers were dispatched to search an area following an avalanche on France's Mont Blanc, when they found two dead skiers, including one man and one woman.