France
Man Sets Himself on Fire Inside Paris Subway Station
The victim is believed to have been in his 30s, and was covered in gasoline before catching fire at the Pigalle metro station shortly before 6 p.m on Thursday.
Experts Think France's COVID Death Total Underestimated by Thousands
As France reached a grim milestone in COVID-19 deaths, some believe the total number is leaving out victims who died in their homes earlier last year.
Drunk Men Inject Penises With Cream After Watching Youtube Video
The friends ended up in hospital after injecting one another with an entire tube of cream.
Notre Dame Will Not Reopen for Mass Until Sometime in 2024
Two years after a massive fire tore through Paris' Notre Dame cathedral, officials are hopeful that worshippers and Olympic guests will be welcomed inside the cathedral by 2024.
Man Driving Wrong Way Down Highway With Dead Body in Front Seat Arrested
Officers arriving at the scene of a crash found the body of an elderly man in an advanced state of decomposition, strapped into the front passenger seat.
Alize Cornet Blasts France's Sports Minister After French Open
The Grand Slam tennis tournament said Thursday it will push back the start of this season's event by one week, frustrating tennis player Alize Cornet.
In Photos, the most Extravagant Airbnbs Around the World to Book
Airbnb Luxe could be ideal for those booking the most mind-blowing vacations imaginable.
Iran Demands U.S. Lift All Nuclear Sanctions, Won't Accept Gradual Plan
"I called on France to ... cease abiding by illegal sanctions imposed by the US," tweeted Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, in follow-up remarks Saturday afternoon.
France Bans Domestic Travel, Shuts Schools as COVID Surge Strains Hospitals
"We're going to close nursery, elementary and high schools for three weeks," French President Emmanuel Macron said in a televised address to the country, according to the Associated Press.
After COVID-19, U.S. and Top Allies Want Change in Political Systems: Poll
Some 93% in France and the U.S., and 88% in the U.K. and Germany want some degree of change in their political systems, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Majorities in France and the U.S. feel their systems need "major changes" or "to be totally reformed."
Ability to Care for Patients in Paris Hospitals Threatened by COVID Surge
According to projections from the Paris hospital authority, the region's intensive care units could have nearly 2,000 patients by Friday, up from 1,525 on Tuesday.
What We Can All Learn from International Francophonie Day
Whether we like it or not, current students will live and work in an increasingly interconnected world in which foreign language skills will be more essential than ever.
Boris Johnson, Jean Castex to Receive AstraZeneca Vaccine Amid Controversy
The U.K. and French prime ministers are scheduled to receive their first doses of the COVID-19 immunization on Friday.
Europe's Experience on Islamism Is a Cautionary Tale for the United States
The sooner Macron and Kurz confront political Islam, the better.
Student Who Accused History Teacher of Islamophobia in France Lied
A 13-year-old student in France accused her teacher of Islamophobia last year, prompting her father to launch a social media campaign against him, which ultimately led to his brutal murder.
'Save 1 Trans, Kill 1 TERF' Spray-Painted at Intl Women's Day Event
Advocates rallying against pornography and prostitution were surprised by an aggressive group some labeled as "queer activists."
Sarkozy Jail Sentence Buoys Trump Critics as U.S. Prosecutors Close In
Observers on both sides of the Atlantic have wondered if the "blueprint" for Trump's demise could be seen in the former French president's corruption trial.
Europe and Iran: What Comes Next?
The Iranian government uses blackmail and aggression to bully its way through the international system.
Deputy Mayor Found Dead, Bitten by Her Two Pet Rottweilers
Sandra Vincente, 38, was found on Tuesday in her yard by her partner in the French village of Sénouillac. The public prosecutor in Albi, the capital of the Tarn department, is investigating the incident and an autopsy has been ordered.
A Historic Inauguration for a Promising Cooperation. Welcome Back America
Speeches that fan the flames of violence and hatred can only create distrust between individuals and in our institutions.
Majority of Americans Now Pro-Vaccine After Months of Skepticism: Study
Poll found that 51 percent of Americans were happy to have the vaccine, the highest number so far. In Europe, France was found to be the most opposed it, with only 46 percent of French people being willing to get inoculated.
#MeTooInceste: French Survivors of Incest Speak Out After Abuse Scandal
After a famed French political scientist was accused of sexually abusing his stepson, survivors of incest came forward with their experiences using the hashtag #MeTooInceste.
Trump will exit 'tarred and feathered': European press react to impeachment
Le Monde, El Pais and The Times of London were among major publications featuring Trump's impeachment on their front pages.
Countries Consider Protective Measures to Prevent NYE COVID infections
"It's absolutely vital that this year, everybody continues to follow the guidance by staying at home and not mixing," said Stephen Powis, England's National Health Service's medical director.
Anger at U.K. Border As Truck Drivers Need COVID Tests to Re-Enter France
Two days after France shut its U.K. border, Britain agreed to mass-test truck drivers in order to reopen rail, air and sea routes.
Is 'Strategic Autonomy' the Future of Europe?
The meaning of European "strategic autonomy," however, remains astoundingly unclear thanks to divisions within the EU—in particular, the opposing geostrategic persuasions of France and Germany.
French Bill Could Limit Public Transportation For Unvaccinated People
A newly proposed bill says people who refuse to get a COVID vaccine or test could be limited from gaining access to public transportation or certain activities in France.
Emmanuel Macron Working Despite COVID Symptoms Amid Claims He Broke Rules
Macron is among a number of world leaders who've tested positive for the virus since the pandemic began.
Emmanuel Macron COVID Diagnosis Confirmed, French President Will Isolate
The 42-year-old tested positive having displayed symptoms, and is now beginning a seven-day isolation period.
French Restaurant Owner Killed in Mexico While Delivering Expensive Wines
Baptiste Lormand, a French restaurant owner in Mexico City, was killed alongside a Mexican business associate while delivering expensive French wines late at night.