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Iran's nuclear program is nearing 'the point of no return,' France's Macron says

January 7, 2025

Iran's nuclear program is nearing 'the point of no return,' France's Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron is warning that Iran's nuclear program is approaching the "point of no return," calling it a top "security challenge."

Controversial founder of French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, dies aged 96

January 7, 2025

Controversial founder of French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, who founded France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 years old. Le Pen was a controversial and confrontational figure.

Hidden staircase in church leads archaeologists to unearth 400-year-old burial vault

January 6, 2025

Hidden staircase in church leads archaeologists to unearth 400-year-old burial vault

Archaeologists discovered a burial vault at the Church of Saint Philibert in Dijon, France, after following a lost staircase. Inside the coffins were remains, rare coins and rosaries.

What Notre Dame Cathedral can teach us about faith in the season of Epiphany

January 4, 2025

What Notre Dame Cathedral can teach us about faith in the season of Epiphany

It is often ordinary people who create the most extraordinary beauty, particularly when the undertaking is grand in scope.

Frenchman found guilty in horrific rape trial that shocked the world

December 19, 2024

Frenchman found guilty in horrific rape trial that shocked the world

A Frenchman accused of drugging his wife of 50 years and inviting strangers over to rape her – while he filmed the assaults – was found guilty on Thursday.

Pro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France

December 19, 2024

Pro-Palestinian activists storm basketball court during Israeli team’s game against France

Anti-Israel agitators disrupted an Israeli-French basketball game Wednesday, waving Palestinian flags and sparking chaos in the stands.

French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction

December 18, 2024

French high court upholds ex-president's corruption conviction

A Court of Cassation decision upheld the corruption conviction of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who now faces a year in prison.

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next prime minister

December 13, 2024

France's Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government.

Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire, drawing crowds by the thousands

December 9, 2024

Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire, drawing crowds by the thousands

More than 2,000 people gathered inside the Notre Dame Cathedral for the first time in Paris since a 2019 fire to take part in a Sunday Mass led by the archbishop.

Trump welcomed by world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony in 'presidential' fashion

December 8, 2024

Trump welcomed by world leaders at Notre Dame reopening ceremony in 'presidential' fashion

Social media users erupted over President-elect Trump's visit to the reopening of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral and his interactions with several world leaders.