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Paris celebrates its queen on the feast of the Assumption
PARIS (OSV News) -- For the first time since its reopening in December 2024, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris marked the feast of the Assumption with a solemn outdoor procession. On Aug. 15, as many as 3,400 faithful filled the streets of the Île de...

France warns Israel over consulate's fate in Jerusalem
A say after the report in Israel Hayom said Israel might shut down the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem in retaliation for Paris' move toward recognition of Palestinian statehood, the French Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it was not...

France ‘dismayed’ over Russia’s ban on Reporters Without Borders
The French government has condemned Moscow's latest move against independent voices after Russia banned Reporters Without Borders, adding the press freedom NGO to its list of "undesirable organisations". France has voiced its "dismay" at Russia's...

France win at SailGP Sassnitz
Quentin Delapierre’s French team delivered one of the most dramatic storylines in SailGP history in Sassnitz, storming to victory on August 16-17 in the very first Germany Sail Grand Prix – just 48 hours after a crash threatened to end their event...

France : les violences antichrétiennes ne prennent pas de vacances
Cette mise en garde s’appuie sur deux phénomènes aussi préoccupants que persistants qui traduisent une réalité alarmante pour la communauté catholique française. Le premier phénomène, évoqué par Le Figaro dans son édition du 13 août 2025, concerne...

Paris scrambles to rescue New Caledonia deal after pro-independence rejection
PARIS – France’s Overseas Minister Manuel Valls is returning to New Caledonia on Tuesday in a bid to rescue a political agreement that would redefine the territory’s status with broad new powers, despite outright rejection by the main...
France in diplomatic row with Mali over arrest of embassy staff in alleged coup plot
The French government identified the man as Yann Vezilier, an accredited diplomat, and insisted the charges against him were “unfounded,” a development that further strains already tense relations between Paris and Mali’s military rulers. France’s...

Paris Pulse: What’s happening in the Paris community
PARIS — Whether you’re browsing the farmers market on a peaceful morning or watching children light up during summer fun at the park, Paris shines through connection, kindness, and pride in its local roots. In this edition of Paris Pulse, the...

Notre Dame in Paris celebrates its queen on feast of the Assumption
For the first time since its reopening in December 2024, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris marked the feast of the Assumption with a solemn outdoor procession. On Aug. 15, as many as 3,400 faithful filled the streets of the Île de la Cité, honoring...

French left-wing MP honours Algerian FLN that fought against France
During a visit to Algiers, Aly Diouara, MP with the French left-wing party La France Insoumise (LFI), paid tribute to the Algerian combatants of the National Liberation Front (FLN), who took up arms against the French during the decolonisation....
Petal Story Shines at the 2025 Paris Fashion Week (MFW)
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Article content Mulhouse, France–(Newsfile Corp. – August 18, 2025) – On July 19, the renowned French women’s health brand Petal Story made a stunning appearance at the Mulhouse Fashion Week (MFW) in the northern...

Touchstone and Beyond: "An American Werewolf in Paris"
Marquee Attraction: An American Werewolf in Paris Release Date: December 25, 1997 Budget: $25 million Domestic Box Office Gross: $26,570,463 Plot Synopsis Andy is on vacation in Europe with his friends Brad and Chris. In Paris, the trio attempt to...

‘Don’t hop on a plane’: Traveler stays at ‘dream hotel’ in Paris. Then she finds out there’s a major bed bug infestation. Here’s why viewers are warning her
While Paris is often referred to as the “bed bug capital of the world,” it hasn’t had a major outbreak since the 2023 Olympic Games, which were held in the French capital. However, if Kassidy’s (@anxious_baddie) TikToks are anything to go by,...

Heidi Klum strips down for sizzling Paris Match bikini shoot
Heidi Klum fronted the cover of Paris Match, wearing a butter yellow bikini. She’s a natural. Heidi Klum posed up a storm for a sizzling Paris Match photoshoot in St. Barts, captured by photographer Antoine Verglas. For the cover, the German...

WWE Clash in Paris Will Be Available On Select Theaters
WWE’s upcoming Clash in Paris Premium Live Event will be screened live in movie theaters across the United States. WWE has partnered with Fandango to distribute the event in cinemas nationwide, allowing fans to experience the Paris-based show on...

Screening of 'Barbie' in France cancelled after threats
Controversy in France, in the municipality of Noisy-le-Sec, after last Friday, August 8, the screening of the film 'Barbie' was cancelled at an open-air cinema. The film directed by Greta Gerwig was part of the programme of 'Cinema under the...

Ex-France and Real Madrid star seeks whopping £56m in compensation from FIFA - after winning landmark ruling last year
By TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER Published: 13:35 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 13:35 EDT, 18 August 2025 Former France and Real Madrid star Lassana Diarra has restarted legal proceedings against FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football...

Tour de France: Pogacar admits wrist not fully healed as Vingegaard resists mind games
Tadej Pogacar has revealed his injured wrist still needs more time to heal, but the UAE Team Emirates star remains confident of his Tour de France chances. Pogacar was in imperious form this year before breaking his wrist in a crash during the...

Inside Acne Studios’s New Paris Headquarters, Set Inside a Historic Mansion and Lab
Acne Studios, the Stockholm-based fashion brand known for its off-kilter minimalism and avant-garde denim, had long kept several satellite offices around Paris’s Le Marais district. This allowed the label to be more plugged into the international...
You can fly to Europe for under $130 this fall — destinations include London, Paris, Rome
Chunyip Wong/iStockphoto/Getty Images The Tower Bridge, in London.Key Takeaway Low-cost airline Norse Atlantic recently published discounted fares for fall travel from $129. The airline offers direct service from New York to popular European...