Paris

Almost 400 people fled their homes in Paris, France, after heavy flooding and banks of River Seine burst near Austerlitz bridge.

Isabelle Gerretsen Jan 27, 2018

Visitors to Paris's Zoological Park were evacuated and the tourist attraction closed as staff try to lure animals back to enclosures on Friday (26 January).

William Watkinson Jan 26, 2018

A year into Donald Trump's inauguration, tourist numbers have fallen by four percent with the economy losing $4.6bn in revenue.

James Hetherington Jan 26, 2018

Paris City Hall closed roads along the shores of the Seine as water levels rose at least 3.3 metres (nearly 11 feet) above the normal level.

David Sim Jan 23, 2018

Paris police have recovered all the €4.5m worth of jewellery stolen by the Ritz Hotel robbers. Three people have been arrested while two others are said to be at large.

Brendan Cole Jan 11, 2018

Reports from France say up to 5 men stormed the 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel at around 6.30pm, smashing windows before making off with jewellery worth up to £3.5m.

William Watkinson Jan 10, 2018

Graphic video of suspect bursting into flames during confrontation on the street with Paris police goes viral.

Roger Baird Jan 10, 2018

A female police officer was beaten by a violent Paris gang, who posted gloating footage of the attack on social media.

Roger Baird Jan 02, 2018

A photo depicting three young Moroccan migrants getting some rest in washing machines at a Paris launderette has attracted attention online.

Charlotte Tobitt Dec 29, 2017

Motorsports Youtuber Chris RS was filming a festive ride through the French capital dressed as St Nick when a pedestrian was flattened by a car that does not stop at a red light.

IBT UK Contributor Dec 17, 2017

Communist Helene Bidard wants to stamp out "grossophobia", or sizeism, from Paris with an event at City Hall.

IBT UK Contributor Dec 13, 2017

Sick of seeing sexist adverts across Paris, a group of feminists are taking matters into their own hands

Kashmira Gander Dec 12, 2017

Police in French capital arrest three men after swooping on 10 brothels in heart of one of the richest areas in France.

Jordan Bhatt Dec 06, 2017

A halal supermarket in France must shut down after it refused to sell alcohol and pork, ruled a Paris court.

Roger Baird Dec 05, 2017

The Beverley Cinema in Paris was one of the most popular and famous erotic cinemas. Feeling the effects of online pornography, its owner laments over the impact.

Ruchira Sharma Dec 05, 2017

Paris has announced it will be getting rid of the city's 'Grand Roue' after revoking the operator's licence.

Neil Murphy Nov 24, 2017

The French government is considering statutory rape laws after a court controversially deemed that an 11-year-old girl had "consented" to having sex with a 28-year-old man.

IBT UK Contributor Nov 13, 2017

Parisians will now get the welcome addition of sparkling water fountains in each of the city's 20 districts.

Neil Murphy Nov 08, 2017

O'naturel opened to the public last week after a smaller opening just for Paris's naturism society.

James Tennent Nov 07, 2017

An elderly French man who "lived to hunt" was struck and killed by a deer after he attempted to corner the animal.

Neil Murphy Nov 07, 2017

French President offered a personal reply to a poem a 12-year-old girl wrote about the Eiffel Tower while she was on a family trip in Paris.

Claire Toureille Nov 02, 2017

Roman Polanski faced a barrage of protests at the start of a retrospective of his films in Paris, as the veteran director stands accused of a series of sexual assaults.

Roger Baird Oct 31, 2017

The man is reported to have hit his head on the roof and fell to his death on the tracks of a nearby bridge.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 25, 2017

A famished lion cub was found in an empty flat in a Paris suburb after being abandoned by a man who hired the creature to show off.

Roger Baird Oct 11, 2017

The company has been accused by French prosecutors of paying Isis to keep a Syrian cement plant open.

Jordan Bhatt Oct 05, 2017

A mobile phone strapped to gas cylinders was found in the hallway of a building in the 16th arrondissement, near Porte d'Auteuil metro station.

IBT UK Contributor Oct 03, 2017

Petition supported by local bird charity has since been set up by the 'Pigeon Embassy'.

James Tennent Oct 02, 2017

Accused invited girl to his Paris flat so he could teach her how to kiss.

IBT UK Contributor Sep 27, 2017

French police and military deployed to protect public against terror attacks have become targets themselves.

Roger Baird Sep 15, 2017

Authorities were alerted to the lab after workmen noticed suspicious items.

James Tennent Sep 10, 2017