France

Three wounded in Paris knife attack at train station

A man has attacked three people at a major train station in Paris, police said, adding that they don't believe it was a terror attack.

3 February 2024

Sport

French Judoka Shine In Paris

With the Olympic Games just around the corner, a host of big names battled it out at the The AccorHotels Arena on the opening day of the Paris Grand Slam

2 February 2024

Food and Drink

French ‘Ratatouille’ restaurant ‘loses’ more than €1.5m worth of wine

Carber-nay. More than €1.5 million worth of vintages have mysteriously disappeared from one of France’s most prestigious restaurants, with no signs of a break in.

30 January 2024

Earth News

Why are French farmers putting Paris 'under siege'?

Thousands of police have been deployed to guard a fresh food market and airports in the French capital.

29 January 2024

Culture news

Activists throw soup at Mona Lisa painting in Louvre Museum

The group "Food Riposte" claimed responsibility for the 'art attack' and said the French government is breaking its climate commitments.

28 January 2024

Culture news

Josephine Baker exhibition in Berlin celebrates trailblazing dancer

A new exhibition in Germany is celebrating the centennial of Josephine Baker’s pioneering performances at the Revue Nègre.

26 January 2024

The Cube

Has the Eiffel Tower caught fire?

Some widely-spread videos on social media claim to show the Eiffel Tower ravaged by flames. The Cube took a closer look.

25 January 2024

France

Police violence in Paris suburbs ends with conviction of 3 officers

An explosive case of ‘voluntary violence’ seven years ago has seen the three police workers receive suspended sentences.

20 January 2024

Design

Paris Design Week 2024: Here are 8 highlights you must check out

Maison & Objet and Paris Déco Off, two heavy hitters of Parisian design fairs, are in full swing. Amidst the sea of exhibits, here are some of our favourites to check out.

19 January 2024

France

French police strike to demand better pay for the Olympics

Police officers are demanding a bonus as they will be expected to secure over 500,000 people during the event.

18 January 2024

Earth News

France cracks down on heavy and polluting vehicles with higher taxes

Paris will ask residents to vote in a referendum on increasing the cost of parking for SUV later this year.

17 January 2024

Culture news

Rue David Bowie unveiled in Paris

Rue David Bowie was inaugurated in the French capital on Monday. The move to honour the British rock icon, who died on 10 January 2016 of liver cancer, also marks what would have been his 77th birthday.

5 January 2024

Culture news

Macron-backed Notre-Dame revamp plans spark fierce online backlash

A petition, which has garnered thousands of signatures, challenges a restoration supported by Macron, which proposes incorporating contemporary design into the historic Notre-Dame cathedral.

5 January 2024

France

Parisian hairdressers offer free haircuts to the homeless

"Les coiffure du cœur" was set up five years ago and now offers services in nine French cities.

4 January 2024

United Kingdom

Eurostar services resume following travel chaos

One of the tunnels used by the train company is back in operation - but Eurostar are warning of further delays and restrictions.

31 December 2023

France

France heightens New Year's Eve security amid ‘terrorist’ threat

Some 90,000 police officers will be mobilised across the country as it remains under a ‘very high’ terrorist threat warning.

30 December 2023

Design

Lesser-known facts on the centenary of Gustave Eiffel’s death

To mark the centenary of Gustave Eiffel's death, here are 10 facts about La Dame de Fer you may not know.

27 December 2023

Travel News

Eurotunnel strike: London trains return to normal after shock walkout

Eurostar trains were cancelled on Thursday afternoon due to an unexpected walkout. The strike is now over.

21 December 2023

Earth News

Montpellier now has free public transport. Here's how to get a pass

Montpellier has launched its free public transport scheme ahead of Christmas.

21 December 2023

Culture news

Paris Opera Ballerinas to go on strike over Christmas period

Ballet dancers at the Paris Opera will put down their pointe shoes between 23 and 31 December over workers rights.

20 December 2023