Sources: BBC
The Olympic torch arrives in Paris, France, ten days before the start of this year's Summer Olympics. 2024-07-15
One person is killed and two others are injured in a knife and hammer attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The suspect is arrested by police. 2023-12-2
A security guard is killed at the Qatari embassy in Paris, France. 2022-05-23
France reports a new single-day record of the 1.3 million vaccine appointments as the Government pressures people to get vaccinated. 2021-07-13
Former President of Burundi Pierre Buyoya dies from COVID-19 at a hospital in Paris, France. 2020-12-18
At least 10 people have been killed by flash floods in the Aude region of south-western France. A bridge also collapsed in the locality of Villegailhenc, while all roads are inaccessible in Carcassonne. 2018-10-15
A French military jet accidentally drops an inert bomb on a car factory in Nogent-sur-Vernisson, France. Two are injured and gendarmes evacuate 150. 2018-04-10
The French law banning the burqa and niqab comes into effect. 2011-04-11
A French market regulator approves a takeover defense adopted by the Hermès family, who own the manufacturer of Birkin and Kelly handbags. This improves the odds that Hermès will preserve its independence in the face of a bid by LVMH. 2011-01-6
Italy backs France's crackdown and expulsion of Romani from the country. 2010-08-21