Paris

Major sporting events, such as the 1936 Games, served the Reich as loudspeakers for National Socialism, as documented by an exhibition on the grounds of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin

In the streets of Bondy, one of the poorest towns in the country on the outskirts of Paris where the France captain grew up, lack of interest in the legislative elections is palpable

A study indicates that 11.2% of trips in the French capital are made on two wheels, compared to 4.3% in four-wheel vehicles

The creator, who has collaborated with Google and Microsoft, emphasizes the fundamental role of ethics in using new AI tools

Ten legislators share their reactions via video as lawmakers consider a law that would provide 13 days off a year

She’s one of the few women at the helm of a major brand and, unlike other designers, has the privilege of being able to take her time and even eschew public appearances, preferring to let the clothes speak for themselves

The resurrection of the waitering race after a 13-year hiatus is part of Paris’ efforts to bask in the Olympic spotlight and put its best foot forward for its first Summer Games in 100 years

The exhibition ‘Modern Paris’ at the Petit Palais reflects the profound transformations that culture, industry, and everyday life experienced at the turn of the century

In a survey published by the consulting firm Strateg’eat, 38% of young people in France prefer cookies over other sweet options like croissants and pain au chocolat

The crisis experienced by once-popular clothing brands such as Kookaï, Naf Naf, Pimkie and Camaïeu is partly due to Covid and inflation, but it also reflects deeper social changes

A group of hackers called Anonymous Sudan, which is considered by cybersecurity experts as pro-Russia, claimed responsibility for the attacks in online post

The limits on athletes from the two countries are stricter than those detailed by the International Olympic Committee for the Paris Games that open one month earlier

Organizers had planned a grandiose opening ceremony July 26 for 600,000 people, most watching free of charge. But security and logistical concerns have led the government to progressively scale back ambitions

The vote makes France the first country to have a constitutional right to abortion since the former Yugoslavia inscribed it in its 1974 constitution

None of France’s major political parties represented in parliament has questioned the right to abortion, which was decriminalized in 1975

Mikhail Reva has not rested in transforming over two tons of war debris — spiked Kalashnikov cartridges, bullets and arresting crumpled shells — into art that expresses his homeland’s suffering

Actress Judith Godrèche, who will make a speech on sexual violence at the Cesar Awards ceremony, recently accused two film directors of rape and sexual abuse when she was a teenager

The Mediterranean town of Menton showcased its lush citrus and celebrated the upcoming Olympics in Paris during its Carnival parade on Sunday

U.S. also faces renewed pressure to close loopholes that allow illicit funds to flow from the U.S. into Russia, Iran and the hands of militant Hamas figureheads

A polished chunk of iron taken from the iconic landmark is being embedded in each medal. The pieces were cut from girders and other bits that were swapped out of the Eiffel Tower during renovations and stored for safekeeping

The ceremony comes after new Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné made his first trip to the Middle East, including Israel and the Palestinian territories, where he pushed for the release of the hostages

From the Netherlands to Poland via Germany and France, the anger of Europe’s farmers has spread across the continent and is winning concessions from presidents and prime ministers

More than 54% of the votes cast in the low-turnout election supported the measure to triple parking fees for large SUV drivers from out of town to 18 euros ($19.50) per hour

Hundreds of angry farmers driving heavy-duty tractors created chaos outside the European Union’s headquarters, demanding leaders at an EU summit provide relief from rising prices and bureaucracy

The giant show on the River Seine on July 26 will mark the first time that an opening ceremony is held outside of a usual stadium setting

The European Commission announced plans to shield farmers from cheap exports from Ukraine and allow farmers to use some land that had been forced to lie fallow

A lover of uniforms and of garments that tell stories, the designer has been building a unique, inimitable discourse for two decades