Paris
capital and most populous city in France
Photo: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- 1h ago
Paris motor show 2026: Peugeot E-T16 concept packs 827 cv, Zeekr 9X 897 cv
Peugeot, Zeekr, Alfa Romeo, Honda, Leapmotor, Changan, Geely and Renault unveiled concepts and models at the Paris Motor Show, many of them electric or hybrid, with several Chinese brands expanding their European line-ups.
- 6h ago
Mattel releases Barbie Signature doll in Celine Dion's likeness, based on her 1998 Oscars look
Mattel has released a Barbie Signature doll modelled on Celine Dion, dressed in the look she wore at the 1998 Oscars and wearing a necklace inspired by the Heart of the Ocean. Prices differ across reports.
- 8h ago
Students set fire to Albania's education ministry in Tirana, most violent clashes since May
Protesters set fire to the Education Ministry and a bank branch in Tirana on Wednesday, 14 October, the second day of student clashes with police. Police answered with tear gas and water cannons as the Health Ministry reported injuries among protesters and an officer.
- 9h ago
Louvre director warns the museum could close without a renovation
Louvre director Christophe Leribault says the Paris museum could eventually have to shut to the public without a renovation, days before the first anniversary of the 2025 jewel heist. Security works are under way, but he calls the wider overhaul the only way to secure its future.
- 11h ago
French foreign minister accuses Elon Musk of online harassment against European leaders
Speaking at an OECD conference on Tuesday, 13 October, Jean-Noël Barrot also warned that foreign actors are trying to destabilise France before its 2027 presidential election.
- 11h ago
Yann Sommer announces separation from wife Alina after seven years of marriage
The former Bayern Munich goalkeeper said on Instagram that he and Alina decided early in 2026 to part ways, one day after Club Brugge beat Inter Milan. The couple has two daughters and gave no reasons for the split.
- 12h ago
Lagarde says France must solve its debt problem at home as 10-year rate nears 5%
Speaking in Bangkok on Wednesday, 14 October, Christine Lagarde said France must first address its bond market pressure through its budget, cooling talk of an ECB rescue while the 2027 budget faces an uncertain adoption.
- 13h ago
Sanofi avoids EU fine by pledging to stop disparaging rival flu vaccine Fluad
The European Commission accepted binding commitments from Sanofi on Wednesday, 14 October, closing an antitrust probe into suspected campaigns against the rival flu vaccine Fluad, made by CSL Seqirus.
- 14h ago
Gaël Monfils leaves tennis early as ITIA lists the 40-year-old Frenchman as retired
French veteran Gaël Monfils, 40, was placed on the ITIA retired-players list with a status dated 5 October, ending his planned farewell at the Paris Masters. The agency could not say whether the retirement notice came from the player, his agent or the ATP.
- 14h ago
IEA sees diesel market staying tight through 2027 as oil demand drops
The International Energy Agency expects diesel supply to stay constrained into 2027 and sees global oil demand falling 2.6 million barrels per day in 2026. Renewed attacks in the Gulf add risk to the recovery in Middle East oil exports.
- 16h ago
Euromillones, Bonoloto, ONCE and Eurojackpot results for Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Winning numbers were published for the Euromillones, Bonoloto, ONCE daily coupon and Eurojackpot draws held on 13 October 2026. The Eurojackpot produced no first-category winner, so its 120,000,000 euro jackpot rolls over to the next draw.
- 16h ago
Le Pen and Retailleau both want to cut France's EU budget contribution
Marine Le Pen wants to cut France's EU contribution by 11 billion euros in her first year if elected, while Bruno Retailleau seeks a negotiated rebate. Both positions come before EU leaders meet in Brussels on 15 and 16 October to discuss the seven-year budget.
- 17h ago
Essayist Natacha Polony announces bid for France's 2027 presidential election on France Inter
Former Marianne director Natacha Polony said on France Inter on Wednesday, 14 October, that she will stand, pledging to prioritise production on French soil in public procurement and to end business aid not tied to French production.
- 21h ago
Swanson and Sanchez rescue 2-2 draw for USWNT after Spain leads 2-0
Spain led 2-0 at half-time in Chester, Pennsylvania, before Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson turned the friendly into a 2-2 draw for the United States.
- yesterday
Fred Cavayé's Les Misérables, with Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim, opens in French cinemas on 14 October
Fred Cavayé's new adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel reaches French cinemas on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, with Vincent Lindon as Jean Valjean and Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert.
- yesterday
PSG coach Luis Enrique says Manchester City deserved their trophies despite Premier League charges
Ahead of the Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium on 14 October, the PSG coach said City earned their silverware while the club appeals a Premier League finding on 114 charges.
- yesterday
Four European telecoms explore joint bid for 2 GHz spectrum to reduce reliance on Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone and Telefónica are in preliminary talks on a joint approach to 2 GHz frequencies, while EU telecom ministers meet in Limerick on 13 October.
- yesterday
EU data watchdog urges smart glasses to flash clear recording signals
The European Data Protection Board issued a non-binding recommendation on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, as Norway, France and UK campaigners push for bans over secret filming of women and girls.
- yesterday
Athens students camp in Syntagma Square over rents and study costs
Students from dozens of Athens student associations pitched tents in Syntagma Square on 13 October, planning an overnight sit-in over rents, dormitory shortages and the cost of studying.
- yesterday
PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad as Guardiola returns amid financial verdict
Paris Saint-Germain led 3-0 at half-time and held on to win 4-2 at the Etihad on Wednesday, 14 October, in City's first home match since an independent commission found the club broke Premier League rules.
