Anne Hidalgo

As Paris witnesses worst riots in decade, French president Emmanuel Macron vows to act against those responsible

Paris police said at least 110 people, including 20 police officers, were injured in the violent protests and 224 others were arrested.

10th Gay Games begins with parade in Western Paris, 12,700 participants from 91 countries expected to participate

Paris will play host to the 10th Gay Games in August, amidst heightened anti-LGBTQ sentiment in France after the rise of extreme right ideologies in Europe.

Paris threatens to take Airbnb to court if it does not adhere to its new apartment registration requirements

Airbnb has come under heavy scrutiny in France, where tax authorities are tightening the noose around homeowners who fail to declare their rental income.

Barack Obama hits out at Donald Trump, regrets 'absence of American leadership' on climate change

Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday took a new swipe at his successor Donald Trump over the Paris climate accord at a meeting with business leaders in the French capital.

President Emmanuel Macron hails decision to award 2024 Olympics to Paris, says it's a 'victory for France'

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed the decision to award the 2024 Olympics to Paris as a "victory for France".

Paris, Los Angeles to host Olympics in 2024 and 2028

The International Olympic Committee agreed on Tuesday to award the 2024 and 2028 Games at the same time, effectively guaranteeing that Paris and Los Angeles will be the hosts.

Paris is destined to host 2024 Olympics, says city mayor as competition with Los Angeles builds up

Paris is destined to host the Olympics, city Mayor Anne Hidalgo insisted Tuesday as she presented the French capital's project for the 2024 Games to gathered sports federations in Aarhus, Denmark.

Paris faces worst pollution in a decade, traffic restrictions introduced

Paris was smothered on Wednesday by its worst winter pollution in a decade, with commuters enjoying free public transport and half of all cars ordered off the road to try to clear the air.

Charlie Hebdo attack: Francois Hollande unveils plaque on first day of week-long commemorations

French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday kicked off a week of commemorations marking the jihadist rampage in Paris that began with an assault on satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and lasted three days, claiming 17 lives.

Barack Obama visits Bataclan concert hall, pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks