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Eiffel Tower closes due to strike, halting visitors on 100th anniversary of founder's death

December 27, 2023

Eiffel Tower closes due to strike, halting visitors on 100th anniversary of founder's death

The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors on the 100th anniversary of its founder's death due to a strike over contract negotiations, officials confirmed.

'Absolute horror': 4 children, mother killed in Paris, father in custody

December 26, 2023

'Absolute horror': 4 children, mother killed in Paris, father in custody

Four children between nine months and 10 years old and their mother have been killed in their apartment east of Paris in what the local prosecutor called an exceptionally violent crime.

700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'

December 23, 2023

700 Airbus employees get sick after gourmet Christmas dinner party in France: ‘Worse than giving birth'

700 Airbus Atlantic employees fell sick after the company's Christmas dinner and had “clinical signs of vomiting and/or diarrhoea," according to a report.

On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

December 23, 2023

On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant but tortured Dutch painter, cut off his own left ear on this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888, following a fight with friend and fellow artist Paul Gaugin.

France completes withdrawal from Niger

December 22, 2023

France completes withdrawal from Niger

France has finished withdrawing its troops from Niger, several months after an anti-Western military junta seized control of the West African nation.

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

December 22, 2023

France grounds Nicaragua-bound flight under suspicion of human trafficking

French authorities on Friday grounded a Legend Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates to Nicaragua under suspicion it was carrying human trafficking victims.

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

December 21, 2023

On this day in history, December 21, 1945, Gen. Patton dies in Germany after he was paralyzed in auto crash

General George S. Patton was paralyzed in an auto accident in Germany on Dec. 9, 1945, and died in a Heidelberg hospital 12 days later. His death spared conspiracy theories.

French serial killer's ex-wife convicted for her role in husband's murders of girls, women

December 20, 2023

French serial killer's ex-wife convicted for her role in husband's murders of girls, women

The ex-wife of a French serial killer was sentenced to life for her role in the rapes and slayings involving at least three females, according to reports.

EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right'

December 20, 2023

EU leader insists historic migrant deal aimed at curbing flow of asylum seekers 'does not copy the right'

European Union leaders insist their new Pact on Asylum and Migration aims to deter smugglers and support border countries, but "does not copy the right."

French legislators pass controversial immigration bill aiming to strengthen deportation measures

December 20, 2023

French legislators pass controversial immigration bill aiming to strengthen deportation measures

The French parliament has approved a controversial immigration bill aimed at enhancing the country's ability to deport unwanted foreigners. The bill passed with a 349-186 vote.