According to AirParif, the independent air quality observatory for the Paris region, pollution levels in the French capital have been cut in half since the early 2000s — a milestone attributed largely to sweeping traffic restrictions and environmental policy reforms

Thousands of bewildered visitors clutching pre-booked tickets were left stranded under the iconic glass pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, with many forced to wait in stagnant queues for hours

First introduced in 2023 to revive dwindling continental tourism figures, the ID card scheme was seen as a lifeline for local businesses reliant on French visitors, particularly from nearby Normandy and Brittany

The development, first reported by France Info, would see the creation of drone assembly lines on Ukrainian soil, intended to bolster the armed forces of both Ukraine and France

The Paris prosecutor’s office revealed that some of the arrested individuals appeared in court on Monday. Three men in their early twenties were handed suspended sentences ranging from two to eight months, along with fines of €500 ($570)

The announcement was made during President Macron’s speech at Sorbonne University, where he outlined a vision for a stronger, more autonomous Europe in matters of security and defense

After blending in with other visitors, the group reportedly changed into uniforms, covered the statue with a blanket, and exited through an emergency door. No arrests have been made and the wax figure has yet to be recovered by authorities

The violence followed PSG’s emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Saturday’s final, the club’s first-ever Champions League title. While most fans celebrated peacefully in the streets of Paris and other French cities, authorities reported widespread rioting, looting, and arson

The entire PSG delegation — including players, coaches, and key staff — were welcomed in a special ceremony organized to honour their remarkable achievement, which has sparked a wave of national pride and celebration across France

This extensive deployment comes in the wake of tense scenes during PSG’s semi-final victory over Arsenal earlier this month, when dozens of arrests were made following acts of vandalism and clashes between fans and police

The tower will glow in PSG’s red and blue colours an hour before kickoff, and will sparkle every time the team scores, city officials confirmed. The final will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, but back home in Paris, anticipation is at a fever pitch

On the cusp of their first-ever Champions League triumph, PSG stand transformed – from a team reliant on individual brilliance to one that now thrives on collective strength, defensive discipline, and tactical cohesion

The ban will apply to all outdoor areas where children are likely to be present, including public parks, gardens, beaches, playgrounds, bus stops, the vicinity of schools, and sports venues

The proposed law allows adults with serious, incurable illnesses causing “unbearable” or treatment-resistant suffering to request assisted dying. Patients must give informed consent and self-administer the lethal medication