The death of El Hacen Diarra during police custody in Paris has triggered an official investigation and controversy over police behavior, with calls for accountability from the family.
Anne Hidalgo has endorsed Emmanuel Grégoire for Paris's 2026 municipal elections, rejecting alliances with La France ...
The death of El Hacen Diarra during police custody in Paris has triggered an official investigation and controversy over police behavior, with calls for accountability from the family.
Anne Hidalgo has endorsed Emmanuel Grégoire for Paris's 2026 municipal elections, rejecting alliances with La France Insoumise and cautioning against far-right ties involving other candidates.
A judicial inquiry has been opened in Paris following the death of El Hacen Diarra in police custody, amid allegations of excessive force and strangulation.
Following a Paris apartment collapse, experts stress early detection of structural issues while political leaders critique city management of public safety and infrastructure.
A floor collapse in a historic Paris apartment injured 20, with structural weaknesses linked to water damage raising safety concerns about aging buildings.
A structural collapse during a party on Rue Amelot in Paris left one person critically injured and multiple others hurt, prompting a large emergency response and an ongoing investigation.
A fifth-floor collapse in a Paris apartment injures 20, prompting a large emergency response and investigation into structural failure.
A police search at a Paris bookstore over a controversial children's book ignites debates on censorship and extremist influences impacting France's independent literary scene.
Paris gears up for the 2026 municipal elections with seven candidates, a new voting system, historic left-wing alliances, and a far-right resurgence reshaping the political landscape.
The 2026 Paris municipal election intensifies with seven candidates, new left-wing alliances, far-right resurgence, and key judicial developments shaping the campaign.
As the 2026 Paris mayoral elections approach, the left-wing coalition led by Emmanuel Grégoire seeks to build campaign momentum amid a close contest with Rachida Dati.
An Ifop poll reveals Emmanuel Grégoire leads with 30% of votes in the 2026 Paris municipal elections, closely followed by Rachida Dati at 28%.
Farmers and activists in Paris conducted a slow-moving tractor protest demanding an end to mass livestock culling and opposing the Mercosur trade deal amid a growing agricultural crisis.
Sarah Knafo's far-right mayoral bid challenges Paris’s political landscape, sparking calls to avoid alliances with her from rival candidates.
Around 100 tractors and protesting farmers sparked tense scenes in Paris on January 8, confronting political figures and police as they opposed trade deals and cattle disease policies.
Farmers from Coordination Rurale bring tractors into Paris to protest the Mercosur deal and government policies, causing major city disruptions despite official bans.
Reconquête MEP Sarah Knafo announces bid for Paris mayor in 2026, challenging far-right rivals and shaping local election dynamics.
A rare snow and ice storm on January 7, 2026, has caused massive transportation disruptions in Île-de-France, including bus suspensions, highway closures, flight cancellations, and major traffic jams.
Paris's homeless population faces severe hardships during a recent cold wave, prompting emergency shelter expansions and highlighting tragic fatalities due to the extreme weather.
Heavy snowfall and icy conditions on January 5-6 cripple transport across Île-de-France, causing widespread bus suspensions, RER disruptions, record traffic jams, and ongoing public advisories.
A record-setting snowstorm on January 5, 2026, caused over 1,000 km of traffic jams and widespread transport suspensions in Île-de-France, prompting emergency measures and travel restrictions.
Île-de-France faces unprecedented transport and public service disruptions amid heavy snow and ice on January 5, 2026, with emergency measures and widespread travel warnings in effect.
Louvre staff have voted to extend their strike, resulting in the museum's closure on January 5 and escalating labor tensions with the Ministry of Culture.
A 26-year-old intoxicated man attacked passengers on Paris Metro Line 3 with a hammer, injuring two and prompting a police investigation for attempted murder.
The French Interior Ministry admitted misidentifying the nationality of the Paris metro stabbing suspect, who holds a French passport despite initial claims he was a Malian immigrant.
France is deploying 90,000 law enforcement officers nationwide to secure New Year's Eve celebrations, with a strong security presence focused on Paris and the Champs-Élysées.
Paris and Île-de-France have activated the Grand Froid plan to extend shelter services and emergency accommodations for the homeless as freezing weather sets in.
Paris city hall urges the French state to activate the "plan grand froid" amid severe cold, highlighting urgent needs to protect thousands of homeless individuals during winter 2025.
A man stabbed three women on Paris Metro Line 3 stations, resulting in minor injuries; he was arrested hours later.
The Paris Court of Appeal has mandated a probe into ex-police prefect Didier Lallement's role in a 2019 protester's injury amid the gilet jaune demonstrations.
The Louvre grapples with increasing visitor demands, security incidents, and budgetary limits, reflecting broader challenges for French cultural institutions.
Louvre Museum staff strike unanimously in protest over worsening working conditions and funding cuts, forcing indefinite closure amid ongoing union talks and reorganization efforts.
A boy's forcible shaving at a Paris children’s home has triggered an investigation and a government push for child protection reform.
The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the shaving of an 8-year-old boy's head as punishment at a children's home, following a video that circulated among staff showing the incident.
Recent assaults against women on Paris public transport have led to prison sentences for attackers and a regional mobilization for improved safety measures.
Paris's La Gaîté Lyrique cultural venue will reopen on January 13, 2026, after a five-month closure due to occupation by homeless youth migrants that caused significant financial damage.
Louvre Museum employees plan a strike from December 15 to protest worsening work conditions, staffing cuts, and management issues amid ongoing operational challenges.
The #MeTooÉcole parent collective urges President Macron to enhance protections for children amid rising reports of sexual violence in Paris schools, prompting new city initiatives and calls for systemic reforms.
One year after its December 2024 reopening, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has welcomed 11 million visitors and continues restoration efforts under the legacy of General Georgelin.
France’s housing market crisis intensifies with soaring demand and declining rental stock, amid criticism of inconsistent public policies and political leadership in Paris.
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