Père-Lachaise in Paris, whose tombs of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf and many other artistic icons have made it a popular tourist draw, has become a haven for wildlife, too.
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Paris Shooting: At Least 3 Killed in Suspected Racist Attack
The shooting, which prompted protests, took place at a Kurdish community center, and a 69-year-old has been taken into custody. The authorities said he “clearly wanted to target foreigners.”
Countries Pledge $1 Billion in Aid for Ukraine
A French-led effort to involve dozens of countries aims to help Ukraine survive a harsh winter with quick repair of vital electrical, heating, water and health care systems.
John McFall Is the World’s First Disabled Astronaut
John McFall, who lost a leg in a motorcycle accident when he was a teenager, was recruited by the European Space Agency and could soon be headed for space.
In France, Victims’ Fund Struggles to Heal Terrorism’s Traumas
At the trial over the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, bereaved family members and survivors vent frustration at a cumbersome process to obtain compensation.
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, Who Inspired ‘The Terminal,’ Dies in Paris Airport
He slept on a bench in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years, stuck in limbo as a refugee. His story inspired a Steven Spielberg film with Tom Hanks.
Accusations of Racism Against Lawmaker Roil France’s Parliament
A far-right member of Parliament shouted that someone should “go back to Africa” while a Black lawmaker was discussing migrants.
Schoolgirl’s Killing Shocks France and Fuels Right-Wing Fury
An Algerian woman who had been ordered to leave the country has been arrested and charged in the killing of a girl who was found in a box in Paris, stoking anger over the government’s immigration record.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris
As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night.