Paris

Capital and most populous city of France

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Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,175,601 residents as of 2018, in an area of more than 105 square kilometres. Since the 17th century, Paris has been one of Europe's major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, fashion, science and arts. The City of Paris is the centre and seat of government of the Île-de-France, or Paris Region, which has an estimated official 2017 population of 12,174,880, or about 18 percent of the population of France. The Paris Region had a GDP of €709 billion in 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Worldwide Cost of Living Survey in 2018, Paris was the second most expensive city in the world, after Singapore, and ahead of Zürich, Hong Kong, Oslo and Geneva. Another source ranked Paris as most expensive, on a par with Singapore and Hong Kong, in 2018.

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Garbage collector uses TikTok to keep Paris clean Ludovic Franceschet has become an unlikely youth culture hit in France with time-lapse videos of him sweeping up piles of trash, dancing and making heart-felt appeals to people to keep the planet.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:08Published 20 hours ago

Justin Bieber celebrates birthday with Paris rooftop video shoot Justin Bieber spent his 27th birthday shooting a music video on a Paris hotel roof on Monday. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 4 days ago

Fashion students kick off Paris fashion week With a collection called "Toxique, c'est chic", which showcases the knitting techniques he perfected under COVID-19 lockdown at home, James Giltner is among aspiring designers stepping into the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 5 days ago

Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption and sentenced to prison A Paris court has found French former president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.The 66-year-old.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 5 days ago

Kyiv calls for new summit on seventh anniversary of Russia's Crimea annexation Speaking in Paris, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for a new summit with Russia, France and Germany on the ongoing conflict in the Donbas region. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

Paris to close its historical bird market Paris has voted to close its 19th-century bird market, deeming it inappropriate for this day and age. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

France-Scotland Six Nations clash postponed due to further coronavirus case Scotland’s Guinness Six Nations trip to Paris on Sunday has been postponed after France reported another positive coronavirus case among their playing squad. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:52Published 1 week ago

Unseen Van Gogh goes on public display before Sotheby's auction in March The work depicts a rarely seen view of Paris in the nineteenth century. 'Scène de rue à Montmartre' shows how the busy suburb used to be a rural, tranquil place. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:05Published 1 week ago

Van Gogh's 'A street scene in Montmartre' on public view for the first time A painting of a Paris street scene by Vincent Van Gogh is to be shown to the public for the first time, after spending more than a century behind closed doors in the private collection of a French.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:54Published 1 week ago

Gerard Depardieu charged with rape The Green Card star, 72, is accused of sexually assaulting a young actress at his Paris apartment in 2018, when she was 22. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:51Published 1 week ago

Brexit capital gains: Will Europe's financial hubs steal London's crown now the UK has quit the EU? Boris Johnson said Brexit would enable the City of London to 'prosper as never before'. But the winners so far are the likes of Amsterdam, Dublin, Frankfurt and Paris. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:16Published 2 weeks ago

Exiled dissidents protest outside FATF headquarters to urge blacklisting Pakistan for terror financing Exiled protesters from Pakistan, Tibet and Hong Kong assembled outside the base camp of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris on February 20 asking the worldwide observing body to boycott.. Credit: ANI Duration: 05:08Published 2 weeks ago

U.S. rejoins Paris pact 'with humility' -Kerry With the United States officially rejoining the Paris climate agreement on Friday, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said the country enters “with humility and with ambition.” Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:55Published 2 weeks ago

Biden tells G7 leaders U.S. will 're-engage' U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday used his first big appearance on the global stage - a "virtual visit" to Europe - to try to re-establish the United States as a multilateral team player after four.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:27Published 2 weeks ago

France's students rely on food handouts University student Chaimae Irfaq expected to supplement her allowance with part-time work while studying in Paris, but with businesses feeling the pinch from COVID-19 restrictions, she says there are.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 2 weeks ago

UN chief, climate envoy Kerry to mark US return to Paris accord Return to 2015 climate agreement comes as Biden administration seeks to re-engage in international organisations. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:10Published 2 weeks ago

COVID forces students to turn to food aid in Paris The biting cold did not deter hundreds of Parisian students to line up on Thursday outside a distribution center to receive food aid, as many have said they have trouble finding nourishment during the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:54Published 3 weeks ago

Parisian attempts downhill skiing on Montmartre hill With ski stations across France closed, one Parisian donned his skis and headed to the slopes of Montmartre. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:38Published 3 weeks ago

COVID-19 in France: Student meals for just one euro in Paris A restaurant in Paris is offering students a meal at knockdown prices to help them cope during the pandemic. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:34Published on February 7, 2021

Famous venues in London and Paris help out with COVID-19 testing The London cricket club Lords has been a vaccination centre since mid-January and an iconic gay nightclub in Paris started hosting tests this weekend. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:30Published on February 6, 2021

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Climate actions of 74 countries, EU far off Paris goal: UN body The United Nations body on climate change on Friday released an initial synthesis report on updated climate actions of various countries, pointing out that their collective plans so far do not put the.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
France v Scotland: Six Nations match postponed after coronavirus outbreak in France squad Scotland's Six Nations match in Paris on Sunday is postponed because of a coronavirus outbreak in the France squad. BBC Sport - Published 1 week ago
French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape and sexual assault French actor Gerard Depardieu has been charged with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was dropped, the Paris prosecutor's office said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Activists, Uyghurs protest in Paris to ensure Pakistan is placed on FATF blacklist "We have gathered here outside the FATF building as it will be meeting next week to discuss and review the case of Pakistan to make it remain under grey list or put it in the black-list. The idea of.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Six Nations: France scrum-half Antoine Dupont tests positive for coronavirus France scrum-half Antoine Dupont tests positive for Covid-19, just over a week before the Six Nations meeting with Scotland in Paris. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
Baguette to battle for cultural protection as bakers warn of 'imposter' threat The humble baguette will battle against Paris rooftops and a wine festival to join the UNESCO listing of cultural treasures. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Water cannons deployed at Paris protests amid anger over COVID rules and vaccine rollout Thousands of demonstrators in Paris were met with water cannons as protests against a new privacy law attracted larger crowds keen to air their grievances over coronavirus restrictions and France's.. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2021
Kate Moss and daughter Lila star in Paris catwalk show together She is one of the most famous supermodels in the world, and in recent years her daughter has been following in her catwalk footsteps. Sky News - Published on January 28, 2021
Biden building team of 'climate activists' as president-elect prepares US to re-join Paris accord America's next president Joe Biden has spent the period since being elected building a cabinet of "climate activists", according to a former White House chief of staff. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2021
French President's top advisor extends support to India at UNSC, says Paris did not allow Chinese 'games' at council France has always backed India's permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council DNA - Published on January 7, 2021

PM Modi to address global climate summit today PM Modi, during the G20 Summit, had said India is not only meeting the targets of the Paris agreement on Climate Change but is also exceeding them. DNA - Published on December 12, 2020
Breakdancing Becomes Olympic Sport, Spinning Into 2024 Games Here's some actual "Breaking" news .... breakdancing is now an Olympic sport. Well, it will be at the 2024 Games in Paris! The International Olympic Committee says the Olympic competition will feature.. TMZ.com - Published on December 8, 2020
Paris Hilton -- Good Genes or Good Docs?! Paris Hilton's good looks just keep getting better! Here is a 19-year-old version of the socialite showing off her sweet layered locks at a party in Beverly Hills back in 2000 (left). This was the same.. TMZ.com - Published on December 6, 2020	Guess Who This Sleeping Star Turned Into! Before this sleeping beauty was casting spells in one of the largest film franchises in history, she was just another tired tot catching up on some rest in Paris, France. This snoozing sweetheart.. TMZ.com - Published on November 26, 2020
India on course to exceed Paris agreement targets, says report IndiaTimes - Published on November 24, 2020	G20 Summit: India exceeding Paris climate targets, says PM Modi India has taken several measures like elimination of single-use plastics, expansion of forest cover to check the climate change. DNA - Published on November 22, 2020
India exceeding Paris agreement targets: PM Modi at G20 summit IndiaTimes - Published on November 22, 2020	Naseeruddin Shah, Javed Akhtar slam France attacks Actor Naseeruddin Shah, poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar, former top cop Julio Ribeiro and activists Javed Anand and Yogendra Yadav are among over a hundred prominent Indians from diverse backgrounds who.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2020
Set-up of radicalism in place, can’t pretend these are lone-wolf hits: Shringla With France gripped by fear of terror attacks, foreign secretary Harsh Shringla during his visit to Paris this week underscored India’s position that terrorism, and the radicalism that gives rise to.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 30, 2020	Kathy Hilton Joins 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" just became even more of a family affair ... because Kathy Hilton is officially joining the show. The sister of 'RHOBH' star Kyle Richards and former star Kim.. TMZ.com - Published on October 27, 2020
Fashion Brand Founder Kenzo Takada Dead from Coronavirus Japanese fashion designer Kenzo Takada has died from coronavirus. Kenzo, the first Japanese designer to have ensconced himself in the fashion capital of the world -- Paris, France -- died Sunday in the.. TMZ.com - Published on October 4, 2020	Amid disquiet over second COVID-19 wave, Vistara mulls resuming Paris, Frankfurt flights Even as uncertainty looms over a possible second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, full-service air carrier Vistara is eyeing opportunities to expand internationally under the `Air Bubble` transport.. DNA - Published on September 26, 2020
Border not demarcated, dispute will recur: China As the military standoff on the LAC intensifies, Chinese foreign minister and state councillor Wang Yi told an international audience in Paris that there will always be problems with India of the kind.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2020	Kylie Jenner Isn't Dating Fai Khadra, Despite Speculation Kylie Jenner is still very much a single woman ... even though some recent photos from Paris might have suggested otherwise. Sources close to Kylie tell TMZ ... the billionaire is NOT dating Fai Khadra.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2020
Pakistan imposes sanctions on Dawood, Hafiz, Azhar, Lakhvi and 84 others In an apparent attempt to avoid blacklisting by the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Pakistan has issued a fresh notification proscribing 88 chiefs and members of terrorist groups, in.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 22, 2020	Paris Jackson Breaks Up with BF Gabriel Glenn, It Was Amicable Paris Jackson is living quarantine life in the single lane now ... she's broken up with her BF, singer Gabriel Glenn. Sources close to Paris tell TMZ ... she decided it was time for her to go solo. The.. TMZ.com - Published on August 4, 2020
Trump says India, China and Russia don't take care of their air US President Donald Trump has alleged that India, China and Russia do not take care of their air, while America does, noting that he withdrew from the “one-sided, energy-destroying” Paris climate.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 30, 2020	NATO to investigate Mediterranean incident between French, Turkish warships NATO will investigate French accusations that Turkey's navy failed to respond to an allied call for inspection this month in the Mediterranean, the alliance chief said on Thursday, an incident Paris.. Reuters - Published on June 18, 2020
Pepper spray and scuffles as bargain hunters crowd Lidl launch in France French police pushed back several hundred people jostling to get their hands on cut-price PlayStation 4s at the launch of a new Lidl supermarket outside Paris on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020	Clashes at health worker protest in Paris; police blame anarchists Paris police blamed violent fringe groups for hijacking a peaceful protest by health workers in central Paris on Tuesday, where at least one car was overturned and projectiles were hurled at police.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Fringe groups hijack peaceful health workers protest, says Paris police Fringe groups hijacked a peaceful health workers protest in Paris on Tuesday, Paris police said, overturning at least one car and hurling projectiles at police lines. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	French police fire tear gas at health workers' demonstration in Paris French police fired tear gas at a health workers' demonstration in Paris on Tuesday, according to a Reuters reporter on the scene. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
In Paris, the Pompidou Centre prepares to reopen with one-way system and masks The Pompidou Centre in Paris, home to Europe's largest modern art collection, will be left 20 million euros out of pocket by the coronavirus crisis but its director Serge Lasvignes has a more pressing.. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020	France wants talks over 'aggressive' Turkish posture in Libya France wants talks with NATO allies to discuss Turkey's increasingly "aggressive" and "unacceptable" role in Libya, a French presidential official said on Monday, underscoring increased tensions.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020
Paris restaurants reopen fully, still wary about post-lockdown Paris restaurants reopened indoor dining halls on Monday as the government relaxed one of the last major coronavirus constraints, but with virtually no tourists and many French people still working.. Reuters - Published on June 15, 2020	France's Macron says restaurants to reopen in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that mainland France would go into a so-called "green zone" from Monday with restaurants reopening in Paris as the country has been gradually exiting a.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Police converge at Paris' Arc de Triomphe to protest government line Dozens of police cars converged at the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris on Saturday in defiance of the government, days after authorities promised "zero tolerance" for racism within law enforcement.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Anti-racism protesters clash with police in Paris Riot police fired tear gas to prevent thousands of anti-racism protesters marching through central Paris on Saturday, as a wave of anger continued to sweep the world following the death of African.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
Police use tear gas in Paris protest Police fired tear gas at protesters on Saturday in central Paris, where thousands gathered for a demonstration against racism and police violence. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020	Several thousand rally in Paris anti-racism protest Several thousand anti-racism protesters gathered in central Paris on Saturday to denounce police violence, as a wave of anger continued to sweep the world following the death of African American George.. Reuters - Published on June 13, 2020
French court allows access to archives on 1994 Rwanda genocide France's top administrative court on Friday ruled that a researcher could access former President Francois Mitterrand's archives on the 1994 Rwandan genocide, marking a further step to ease tensions.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Rain stops play for COVID-hit Paris cafes Guillaume Artru, co-owner of a Paris restaurant, has seen his business battered first by COVID-19, then by one of Europe's strictest lockdown regimes, and now by a new adversary: the weather. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
'Stop buying social peace at our expense', French police tell government French police marched in protest along the Champs Elysees boulevard to the interior ministry in Paris on Friday, accusing the government of scapegoating law enforcement agencies as public anger over.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020	Paris police ask shops to close due to risk of disorder at Saturday protest The Paris police department said it had called for shops and businesses in districts from Republique to Opera to close on Saturday due to risks of public disorder at a demonstration. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Iran says will now send Ukraine airliner black boxes to Paris: sources Iran told the U.N.'s aviation agency on Wednesday that it would send black boxes from a downed Ukrainian jetliner to Paris for analysis, once countries involved in the investigation agree, two sources.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020	Anti-racism protesters take a knee in silence in Paris Hundreds of anti-racism protesters in Paris took a knee and held an eight minute silence on Tuesday in memory of George Floyd, the black American whose death after a police officer knelt on his neck.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Eiffel Tower in Paris to welcome back visitors on June 25 The Eiffel Tower in Paris will reopen on June 25 from its longest closure since World War Two after being forced to shut for more than three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tower's.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020	Paris prosecutor opens probe into handling of COVID-19 crisis The Paris prosecutor's office has opened a preliminary inquiry into the authorities' response to the coronavirus epidemic, to determine whether any criminal offences might have been committed. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Workers start to remove charred scaffolding around Notre-Dame Cathedral Workers began on Monday the delicate and risky task of dismantling 200 tonnes worth of charred and twisted scaffolding left surrounding the centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after last year's.. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	Fearing violence, France bans George Floyd protests at U.S. Embassy, Eiffel Tower French police banned demonstrations planned outside the U.S. Embassy and on the lawns near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday as protests mount around the world over the death of George Floyd in.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020

Paris

Capital and most populous city of France

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