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July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Eiffel Tower closes early amid European heat wave
Temperatures in Paris are expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius, approximately 101 degrees Fahrenheit, on Tuesday.
July 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat in Europe
As a heat wave scorches most of Europe, the Eiffel Tower announced it will be closing early on Tuesday as Paris is expected to hit triple-digit temperatures.
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
July 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Europe swelters under a punishing heat wave with Paris forecast to hit 104 F
Europe is enduring a severe heat wave with record-breaking temperatures reported in multiple countries
July 1, 2025 at 1:18 PM
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Storms in France leave 2 dead, 17 injured and cause parliament to spring a leak
Torrential storms in France caused two deaths, flooded Paris streets and created a leak in parliament’s roof that interrupted a prime minister’s speech
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
14 suspects arrested in connection to syringe attack at music festival in France
At least 145 people were jabbed by syringes at a nationwide music festival, according to police in France. The victims – mostly women and girls – reported bruises on their skin and dizziness.
June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France
Police in France said 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being "pricked," possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday. ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports.
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
145 people reportedly 'pricked' in syringe attack at music festival in France
Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday.
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
June 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
14 arrested after music festival syringe attack in France
Police in France say that 14 people have been arrested after 145 people reported being ‘pricked’, possibly by syringes, at a nationwide music festival on Saturday.
June 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
June 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Paris' iconic cauldron from the Olympic Games returns to light up summer nights
The iconic helium-powered balloon that attracted myriads of tourists during the Paris Olympic Games came back to light up the French capital’s skyline
June 23, 2025 at 2:46 AM
June 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
June 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Frenchman charged with commissioning online pedophile crimes in Colombia
A 55-year-old Frenchman suspected of commissioning online pedophile crimes abroad has been arrested and charged in France
June 21, 2025 at 11:37 AM
June 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Miley Cyrus thanks Beyoncé after surprising fans in Paris
The duo sang a duet from Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album.
June 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Louvre staff goes on strike to protest overcrowding
The iconic Paris landmark and largest art museum in the world closed for hours on Monday as workers staged a mass walkout to protest overcrowding and understaffing.
June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
1 month ago
Macron responds after apparent shove from first lady caught on camera
French President Emmanel Macron was preparing to step off his plane in Vietnam when his wife allegedly gripped his face and shoved him backward.
1 month ago
1 month ago
France's Emmanuel Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face
French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette which was captured in a viral video.
1 month ago
1 month ago
France's Macron dismisses video showing wife shoving him in the face
French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette which was captured in a viral video.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Massive power outage at the Cannes Film Festival
ABC News correspondent provides the latest update regarding the temporary power outage during the final day of the Cannes Film Festival in France.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Tom Cruise walks red carpet at Cannes for ‘Mission Impossible’
ABC News’ Will Reeve shares the buzziest stories of the day in “GMA” Pop News.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Kim Kardashian recalls 2016 jewelry heist: 'Thought that I was going to die'
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian is expected on Tuesday to take the stand in a Paris courtroom.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Power restored after massive blackout sweeps southern Europe
Millions in Spain, Portugal and parts of southern France lost power on Monday due to a "severe disruption" in the European electrical system.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Millions without power in Spain, Portugal and parts of France, Spanish officials say
Millions of people in Spain, Portugal and parts of France lost power on Monday due to an unknown grid issue, the Spanish government told ABC News.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Trial begins for alleged Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris
Ten people allegedly robbed Kardashian and made off with millions of dollars of jewelry during a heist at the height of Paris Fashion week in 2016.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The trial starts Monday for a group of suspected armed robbers accused of tying up Kim Kardashian and stealing millions of dollars in jewelry from her during Paris Fashion Week in 2016.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Eiffel Tower lights switched off to honor Pope Francis
The Eiffel Tower lights were switched off Monday night to honor Pope Francis.
2 months ago
3 months ago
New details in case that shocked France
Gisele Pelicot's daughter, Caroline Darian, speaks up about the abuse she says she endured at the hands of her father, Dominique Pelicot, who was found guilty of raping and drugging his then-wife.
3 months ago
3 months ago
French far-right leader Marie Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement case
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the verdict, which could rule Le Pen out of the 2027 presidential race.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts rail traffic
ABC News’ Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the unexploded ordinance which was discovered approximately 1.5 miles north of Gare du Nord in Saint Denis.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London, trains across France
Eurostar trains to London, including all trains heading to northern France, stopped abruptly on Friday morning after an unexploded bomb dating to World War II was found.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Macron pushes back on Trump claims at White House meet, warns him to 'be careful'
French President Emmanuel Macron used his visit to the U.S. to publicly push back on President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Ukraine.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump declines to describe Putin as a 'dictator' after calling Zelenskyy one
President Donald Trump hosted French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they discussed the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump, Macron hold press conference at White House
On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the two leaders discussed bringing an end to the war.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine in Oval Office meeting
Trump said Zelenskyy could come this week or next week to sign an agreement on Ukrainian minerals and rare earth elements.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Trump hosts France's Macron at the White House amid Ukraine tensions
President Donald Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House, where they will discuss the status of Ukraine-Russia peace talks.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' to move as Louvre undergoes renovation
As the iconic Paris art museum gets a major restoration and expansion, Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci's painting will get a new home within the museum.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Macron announces expansion to the Louvre, 'Mona Lisa' will be moved to new room
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday a new restoration and expansion project for the Louvre Museum.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa' to be moved as part of Louvre restoration
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the move as part of the Louvre New Renaissance project.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Woman surprises grandparents with trip to Paris: 'They really deserve it'
"I knew that when I started making money and started receiving an income, that my first big purchase was going to be for them, because they really deserve it," Brianna Cry said to "GMA."
5 months ago
6 months ago
Ukraine, France discussing allied troop deployment to country, Zelenskyy says
"We also agreed to work closely with key allies on achieving peace and developing effective security guarantees," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy added.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Inside Notre Dame
A rare look inside the Notre Dame cathedral's restoration effort. ABC News' Ginger Zee reports.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Gisele Pelicot speaks after ex-husband, dozens of others found guilty of rape
Gisele Pelicot, Dominique Pelicot's wife, went public in the case, which shocked France.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Stowaway arrested by FBI after returning to US from France
Svetlana Dali was arrested after she returned to the United States on Wednesday. She flew back via Delta Air Lines -- this time, escorted by law enforcement.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Notre Dame's first mass
The first mass is celebrated five years after the devastating fire in the Paris cathedral.
7 months ago
7 months ago
World leaders convene as Notre Dame reconstruction unveiled in Paris
Five years after Notre Dame Cathedral was damaged in a fire, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, French President Macron and President-elect Trump met in Paris for the ceremonial opening.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Trump, Elon Musk, Prince William join French president during Notre Dame reopening
In a rare moment of unity, world leaders united for Notre Dame Cathedral's reopening five years after a devastating fire.
7 months ago
7 months ago
'World is going a little crazy right now': Trump meets with Macron in Paris
President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Grand re-opening of Notre Dame
The landmark Paris cathedral re-opens after it was nearly destroyed by fire five years ago.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Paris prepares to reopen Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
The French capital will welcome dignitaries like President-elect Donald Trump, first lady Dr. Jill Biden and Britain's Prince William to a ceremony celebrating the iconic cathedral's rebirth.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Notre Dame reopens 5 years after devastating fire
ABC News’ James Longman is in Paris and describes the long journey it took to get Notre Dame back open again.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Russian woman charged with sneaking onto Delta flight released from custody
The Russian woman accused of sneaking onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris has been charged with knowingly and intentionally secreting herself aboard an airplane.
7 months ago
7 months ago
France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
One day after the National Assembly ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to address the country on Thursday.
7 months ago