The surplus funds, amassed from generous contributions by billionaire patrons and countless smaller donors, were initially pledged in the aftermath of the April 15, 2019 fire, which ravaged the cathedral’s iconic spire and roof and required substantial rebuilding and restoration

The Israeli team enters the Stade de France in Saint-Denis under a tense atmosphere. Following recent violent attacks on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam after their Europa League match against Ajax, French authorities have heightened security measures

Starting December 15, 2024, the train service will operate weekend-only return trips between Paris and two picturesque alpine destinations: Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne-Arvan

With pristine autumn conditions setting the stage for an unforgettable competition, France’s athletes showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, earning a total of two gold medals, two silver medals, one bronze, and four copper medals

Unions at France's SNCF have called a December strike to protest the dismantling of Fret SNCF, the rail operator’s freight division, demanding a moratorium. This could disrupt travel for holidaymakers dependent on France's railway network during Christmas

The match follows incidents of violence in Amsterdam earlier this week and is seen as a platform for Macron to express "fraternity and solidarity" in response to recent acts of anti-Semitism, as announced by his office on Sunday, November 10

The President-elect is also looking to reduce the size of certain national monuments to open up more land for drilling and mining, which could have significant implications for protected areas like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah

The Bronze Medal of National Defense, usually awarded to military personnel, has been given to dogs and pigeons in wartime. This is the first time horses are being recognized for their significant contributions to both defense and sporting achievements

At 10:30 am, the bells rang one by one, culminating in a powerful, unified chime. The moment was described by Philippe Jost, head of the public restoration body overseeing the cathedral’s revival, as “a beautiful, important and symbolic step”

Deschamps has offered little explanation for Mbappé’s omission, but speculation suggests it’s part of a broader strategy to manage key players' workloads. The French coach aims to maintain peak fitness for major tournaments by making selective roster decisions

The areas include Ardèche, Rhône, Loire, Alpes-Maritimes, Yvelines, Essonne, Lozère, Loire-Atlantique, Eure-et-Loir, Haute-Loire, and Corrèze. Across these regions, nearly 380 towns grappled with floods and mudslides that left a trail of destruction

The decentralized platform Polymarket, which enables crypto-based betting on political events, drew regulatory scrutiny after a French trader known as "Théo" bet on Trump’s victory in the U.S. election, securing a remarkable $47 million payout

The new system, which went into effect on November 5, bans most motorized vehicles from entering a designated area in central Paris unless they have a legitimate reason to be there

Despite their domestic successes, both sides have struggled in Europe’s elite competition, with Atletico suffering back-to-back defeats against Benfica and Lille, while PSG’s only win so far came on Matchday 1 against Girona