France

Elon Musk Summoned to Paris Over X

Elon Musk Summoned to Paris Over X

French investigators are examining alleged misconduct linked to his social media platform, X.
International Kite Festival Kicks Off in France

International Kite Festival Kicks Off in France

Thousands of spectators are expected.
France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait

France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait

The two leaders are holding a summit in Paris on Friday—a meeting that was previously aimed at reopening the strait.
France’s Macron Speaks With US, Iranian Leaders Over Hormuz Strait

France’s Macron Speaks With US, Iranian Leaders Over Hormuz Strait

Macron also said France and the UK will host a conference in Paris on Friday.
9-Year-Old Found Locked in Van Since 2024, Malnourished and Unable to Walk

9-Year-Old Found Locked in Van Since 2024, Malnourished and Unable to Walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024.
Part of the Eiffel Tower Is Going Up for Auction

Part of the Eiffel Tower Is Going Up for Auction

A piece of the Eiffel Tower could be yours, as part of the iconic structure’s original staircase is going up for auction next month.
Britain Says 40 Countries Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade

Britain Says 40 Countries Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade

Trump said the U.S. would achieve its military objectives soon but suggested the war could escalate if Iranian leaders did not give in to Washington's terms during negotiations.
Celine Dion Announces Comeback With 10 Concerts in Paris This Fall

Celine Dion Announces Comeback With 10 Concerts in Paris This Fall

Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her ‌birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, ‌spread out over September and October.
Disney’s New CEO Opens World of Frozen in Paris as He Showcases the Empire That Made Him

Disney’s New CEO Opens World of Frozen in Paris as He Showcases the Empire That Made Him

A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities.
France Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet

France Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet

The French Navy seized an oil tanker in the Western Mediterranean on Friday. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia’s shadow fleet.
European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets

European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets

The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed

G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed

Amid the war in Iran and disruptions to global oil prices, G7 nations are preparing to tap their strategic oil reserves, if necessary. Here’s France’s finance minister.
France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron

France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron

The Charles de Gaulle will join France’s defensive efforts that are already underway in the Middle East.
France to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal Amid Rising Global Tensions

France to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal Amid Rising Global Tensions

France currently has about 290 nuclear warheads and is modernizing its deterrence systems.
France Appoints New Louvre Director Amid Museum Issues

France Appoints New Louvre Director Amid Museum Issues

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of the museum’s former director on Tuesday.
French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang

French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang

French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
9 Arrested in Probe Over Alleged Louvre Ticket Fraud

9 Arrested in Probe Over Alleged Louvre Ticket Fraud

The case follows several recent incidents, including a daring jewel heist last fall.
Astronauts Blast Off Toward International Space Station

Astronauts Blast Off Toward International Space Station

The mission, designated Crew-12, marks the 12th long-duration ISS team that NASA has flown aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle.
Louvre Heist's Damaged Crown Undergoing Restoration

Louvre Heist's Damaged Crown Undergoing Restoration

Several other pieces of jewelry still remain missing.
French Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine in French Polynesia

French Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine in French Polynesia

French officials said on Thursday that the French Navy seized more than four tons of cocaine in French Polynesia and intercepted another boat carrying the drugs in the Caribbean.
Elon Musk Summoned to Paris Over X

Elon Musk Summoned to Paris Over X

French investigators are examining alleged misconduct linked to his social media platform, X.
International Kite Festival Kicks Off in France

International Kite Festival Kicks Off in France

Thousands of spectators are expected.
France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait

France, UK Welcome Reopening of Hormuz Strait

The two leaders are holding a summit in Paris on Friday—a meeting that was previously aimed at reopening the strait.
France’s Macron Speaks With US, Iranian Leaders Over Hormuz Strait

France’s Macron Speaks With US, Iranian Leaders Over Hormuz Strait

Macron also said France and the UK will host a conference in Paris on Friday.
9-Year-Old Found Locked in Van Since 2024, Malnourished and Unable to Walk

9-Year-Old Found Locked in Van Since 2024, Malnourished and Unable to Walk

A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father’s utility van in eastern France since 2024.
Part of the Eiffel Tower Is Going Up for Auction

Part of the Eiffel Tower Is Going Up for Auction

A piece of the Eiffel Tower could be yours, as part of the iconic structure’s original staircase is going up for auction next month.
Britain Says 40 Countries Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade

Britain Says 40 Countries Discuss Reopening Strait of Hormuz After Iran Blockade

Trump said the U.S. would achieve its military objectives soon but suggested the war could escalate if Iranian leaders did not give in to Washington's terms during negotiations.
Celine Dion Announces Comeback With 10 Concerts in Paris This Fall

Celine Dion Announces Comeback With 10 Concerts in Paris This Fall

Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her ‌birthday, that she will return to the stage this fall with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, ‌spread out over September and October.
Disney’s New CEO Opens World of Frozen in Paris as He Showcases the Empire That Made Him

Disney’s New CEO Opens World of Frozen in Paris as He Showcases the Empire That Made Him

A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, a “Frozen” Nordic fishing village below, and the company’s new CEO standing before a crowd of celebrities.
France Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet

France Seizes Oil Tanker Linked to Russian Shadow Fleet

The French Navy seized an oil tanker in the Western Mediterranean on Friday. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia’s shadow fleet.
European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets

European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets

The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed

G7 Lays Groundwork to Use Oil Reserves If Needed

Amid the war in Iran and disruptions to global oil prices, G7 nations are preparing to tap their strategic oil reserves, if necessary. Here’s France’s finance minister.
France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron

France Sending Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier to Mediterranean: Macron

The Charles de Gaulle will join France’s defensive efforts that are already underway in the Middle East.
France to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal Amid Rising Global Tensions

France to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal Amid Rising Global Tensions

France currently has about 290 nuclear warheads and is modernizing its deterrence systems.
France Appoints New Louvre Director Amid Museum Issues

France Appoints New Louvre Director Amid Museum Issues

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of the museum’s former director on Tuesday.
French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang

French Authorities Search Arab World Institute After Epstein Files Spur Probe of Jack Lang

French financial prosecutors allege aggravated tax-fraud laundering after raids tied to ex-culture minister and renewed scrutiny of ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
9 Arrested in Probe Over Alleged Louvre Ticket Fraud

9 Arrested in Probe Over Alleged Louvre Ticket Fraud

The case follows several recent incidents, including a daring jewel heist last fall.
Astronauts Blast Off Toward International Space Station

Astronauts Blast Off Toward International Space Station

The mission, designated Crew-12, marks the 12th long-duration ISS team that NASA has flown aboard a SpaceX launch vehicle.
Louvre Heist's Damaged Crown Undergoing Restoration

Louvre Heist's Damaged Crown Undergoing Restoration

Several other pieces of jewelry still remain missing.
French Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine in French Polynesia

French Navy Seizes 4 Tons of Cocaine in French Polynesia

French officials said on Thursday that the French Navy seized more than four tons of cocaine in French Polynesia and intercepted another boat carrying the drugs in the Caribbean.