About 27,000 French police officers demonstrated, according to union officials, driven by frustration over working conditions, public image and a wave of suicides this year.
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Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
High Lead Levels Still Being Found Near Notre-Dame
A contractor’s test at an apartment near the cathedral and law enforcement measurements at Police Headquarters both found levels far above safety guidelines, an environmental group revealed.
What We Found About Notre-Dame’s Lead, and What It May Mean for You
Every expert consulted by The New York Times said it was still safe to visit Paris, though they differed on what precautions should be taken.
Transit Strike Slows Paris to a Crawl, in a Warning to Macron
The government’s pension reform plan would take aim at early retirement for some people, like transit workers, who consider it a benefit they have earned.
Saudi Princess Convicted in French Assault Case: ‘This Dog Must be Killed’
Hassa bint Salman, the half sister of the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was accused of ordering her bodyguard to hit a contractor working in her Paris apartment in 2016.
‘Indecent’ and ‘Absurd’: Project for Gare du Nord Divides Paris
The award-winning architect Jean Nouvel and others have warned that a €600-million renovation will turn Europe’s largest train station into a giant shopping center.
Paris Prosecutor Opens Investigation in Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
The authorities said the inquiry would aim to uncover any crimes committed on French territory or against French citizens.
Boris Johnson Needs Help From Trump, but Not Too Much
As he undertakes his first foreign trip, Mr. Johnson needs American support for Brexit. But he also needs help from Berlin and Paris, where the president is regarded with suspicion.
Notre-Dame Construction Resumes in Paris, but Worries About Lead Remain
Officials had shut down the work site over concerns about lead contamination. While stricter decontamination measures are now in place, concerns over safety persist.