Tag: France
France’s Mayotte struggles to recover as cyclone overwhelms hospitals
One week after its worst cyclone in nearly a century, France’s impoverished Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte is still grappling counting the dead.
Gisele Pelicot’s ex-husband among dozens of men convicted in France rape trial
The ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot was handed a 20-year prison sentence in a French court Thursday after he admitted to drugging her for almost a decade so that he and dozens of men could rape her. Another 49 men were also convicted of rape in the trial. Pe...
Macron names Francois Bayrou as new French PM. Who is he?
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou gave a sober assessment of whether he could tame a hung parliament that ousted his predecessor, Michel Barnier, just last week.
Notre Dame holds first mass since 2019 fire
The first mass since a devastating 2019 fire was held Sunday at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. The event was attended by French President Emmanual Macron, along with dignitaries and bishops from around the world. Elaine Cobbe reports on the efforts it took...
A ‘place in paradise’: Canadian blacksmiths help restore Notre-Dame
Mathieu Collette won’t be able to make it to Paris to see the resurrected church before the summer, but he said he is grateful for his small part in the cathedral's history
After France’s government toppled, Macron to name new PM soon
Macron came out fighting a day after a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government.
Could France’s government fall? Vote of non-confidence to be held today
President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027 despite growing opposition calls for his departure amid the turmoil.
The first look inside the Notre Dame cathedral after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official re...
Notre Dame set to reopen after fire
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen more than five years after a devastating fire almost destroyed the iconic landmark. Elaine Cobbe takes a look at the restoration process.
Protests in France over Gaza war amid soccer match with Israel
Protesters marched Wednesday night in France against the war in Gaza amid Thursday's soccer match between the French national team and Israel. While the march was peaceful, tensions are high on the heels of violence last week outside of a match in Amsterd...
France-Israel soccer match: Paris boosts security after Amsterdam clashes
A heavy police presence but few visiting fans are expected when France hosts Israel in Nations League soccer on Thursday, a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam.
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France has a new prime minister. Who is Michel Barnier?
The appointment of Michel Barnier follows weeks of intense efforts by Emmanuel Macron and his aides to bring an intense period of political turmoil to an end.
Telegram CEO facing charges in France over criminal activity on messaging app
Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messaging app, is being held legally responsible for criminal activity on the platform. Durov is not allowed to leave France after he was detained on Saturday and released on bail of nearly $6 million.
How the baguette became a cultural staple
The baguette is a cultural staple that shares gastronomic company with other items like Belgian beer or kimchi. We delved into how the distinctive loaves earned such reverence.