Known for its abundance of rats, famously depicted in the animated film “Ratatouille,” Paris is determined to ensure that these critters don’t tarnish the city’s image during the global spectacle
The final touches are being applied to the venues scattered across the City of Light, with thousands of athletes and officials arriving as the weather improves after a period of rain. Notably, the quality of the River Seine, which will be central to the opening ceremony and host outdoor swimming events, has seen significant improvement since early July
The driver, a 24-year-old French national with no prior criminal record, is now under psychiatric evaluation, and authorities are investigating the possibility that the crash was intentional
A police officer was critically injured and an assailant was shot dead on Thursday afternoon near the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris, in a violent confrontation at 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Louis Vuitton store
With just days left until the opening ceremony on July 26, French security forces have initiated a comprehensive lockdown of central Paris, marking the beginning of what promises to be a highly intricate security operation
At around 7:30 pm local time, a vehicle collided with Le Ramus cafe, causing chaos and injuring three critically. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene of devastation among patrons and bystanders
According to the prosecutor's office, the boy was approached by a group who questioned him about his relationship with Palestine, suspecting him of belonging to the Jewish Defense League.
The aircraft reportedly struck an electric power cable before crashing, creating a dramatic and tragic scene on one of France's busiest motorways. Emergency services quickly arrived at the site as bystanders captured footage of the incident, which led to a significant traffic backlog
The pause, expected to last until October 26, 2024, comes as both French and German railway authorities undertake critical maintenance work along key segments of their respective networks
Macron's decision to dissolve the National Assembly follows dismal European parliamentary election results, where Le Pen's National Rally secured over 30% of the vote, significantly outperforming Macron's party
Although the palace press office assured The Associated Press that there was no fire, the sight of smoke was enough to trigger emergency protocols. Local firefighters promptly responded, swiftly extinguishing the source of the smoke
The 4,000-plus menus were displayed in Paris before heading to auction this Friday, with the oldest menu dating back to an imperial dinner hosted by Napoleon III in 1868, still marked by wine stains from the evening
The controversy originates from the collection's founding in 1967 by Claude Renard, a senior executive at the then state-owned Renault. Renard envisioned merging industry and contemporary art, a pioneering concept when art was not yet a commercialized commodity
Currently, visitors embark on their ascent to the summit of the Eiffel Tower for €29.40 ($31.90). However, by June 17, that fee will rise to €35.30, marking a significant adjustment aimed at bolstering resources for the vital restoration efforts
Hours before the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, French rail company SNCF has been struck by a "massive attack" that has severely disrupted its high-speed network
The union, which represents approximately 10 percent of the 3,000 performers set to participate in the grand opening, had initially filed a strike notice last week. They cited "outrageous disparities" in compensation among dancers, with some earning significantly less than their peers for the same performance
Most of those arrested are reportedly from Central Asia and have been identified as members of the "Islamic State - Khorasan," a group known for its operations in Iran, Afghanistan, and Turkmenistan
The search operation for a boy who fell from the Cliffs of Moher has been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather conditions. The boy, whose identity has not yet been released, was reported missing on Tuesday, prompting an extensive search involving multiple agencies
The announcement marks a significant step for France, which is the sole candidate for the 2030 Winter Games. However, the funding for the event has been uncertain due to the ongoing political instability following inconclusive snap elections
