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Dwayne Johnson says Paris wax figure needs 'important' improvements after public outcry

October 23, 2023

Dwayne Johnson says Paris wax figure needs 'important' improvements after public outcry

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is addressing his wax figure that was unveiled at Musée Grévin in Paris on Oct. 16. The actor shared that he's contacted his "friends" at the museum to make some improvements.

France completely vacates military base in northern Niger as military rule continues

October 23, 2023

France completely vacates military base in northern Niger as military rule continues

France has finished withdrawing troops from a military base in Niger, part of a planned exit from the country following a successful military coup.

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

October 22, 2023

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

Rescuers in California's Sequoia and Kings National Park recovered the body of Tom Gerbier on Thursday from an area near Mt. Whitney known as "The Notch."

Stranded atop the Eiffel Tower, man proposes to his girlfriend: 'This is the moment'

October 20, 2023

Stranded atop the Eiffel Tower, man proposes to his girlfriend: 'This is the moment'

A D.C.-based couple stranded at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris made the most of their disrupted travel plans: They got engaged while they waited.

'Little jokers': French officials believe young people may be behind series of fake bomb threats

October 19, 2023

'Little jokers': French officials believe young people may be behind series of fake bomb threats

Young people may be responsible for France’s series of terror threats that has prompted the evacuation of airports, flight cancellations, and other closures.

Palace of Versailles evacuated for third time this week amid terror threat spike

October 18, 2023

Palace of Versailles evacuated for third time this week amid terror threat spike

France's iconic Palace of Versailles was evacuated Wednesday for security reasons, marking the third time the former royal residence was cleared out since last weekend.

French nun tackles environmental protester attempting to stop construction of religious center

October 17, 2023

French nun tackles environmental protester attempting to stop construction of religious center

A viral online video showed a nun tackling an environmental protester who attempted to disrupt the construction of a new religious center in France.

Terror suspect accused in teacher stabbing swore allegiance to ISIS before knifing, prosecutor says

October 17, 2023

Terror suspect accused in teacher stabbing swore allegiance to ISIS before knifing, prosecutor says

The 20-year-old accused of killing a teacher and injuring others was on France's terror watchlist and allegedly swore allegiance to the Islamic State group.

19 stand trial in Paris over botched migrant smuggling operation that left 39 dead

October 17, 2023

19 stand trial in Paris over botched migrant smuggling operation that left 39 dead

A trial has begun for 19 people suspected of participating in a 2019 migrant smuggling operation that ended in the deaths of 39 Vietnamese nationals.

Versailles Palace evacuated twice for 'security reasons' following week of terrorist threats

October 17, 2023

Versailles Palace evacuated twice for 'security reasons' following week of terrorist threats

The Palace of Versailles, outside Paris, abruptly closed due to "security reasons," evacuating visitors and locking down with police presence.