Historic ship delivers Olympic flame to France for the Summer Games
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
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Olympic flame arrives in France
The Olympic flame arrived in Marseille, France, Wednesday by ship, 79 days ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Games. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Xi Jinping kicks off Europe trip in France
Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a three-nation European tour on Monday, starting with America's longtime ally France. Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, joins CBS News to examine the trip's significance.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits France
Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris Monday as part of a multi-day trip across Europe, his first since the pandemic. It's expected they'll discuss efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Man helping rebuild Notre Dame cathedral
It's been five years since a fire nearly destroyed France's iconic Notre Dame cathedral, but rebuilding work on the historic landmark is almost completed, thanks in part to the efforts of an American craftsman.
Where pro-Palestinian university protests are happening around the world
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
France's leader again doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine
Russia says the French president's remarks about a hypothetical troop deployment to Ukraine are "very important and very dangerous."
Actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial in alleged sexual assault, prosecutors say
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
Windmill sails mysteriously fall off Paris' iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret
The renowned Moulin Rouge cabaret venue's director has vowed to "rise to the challenge" after the windmill's sails fell off.
Meta's newest AI-powered chatbots are impressive — and bizarre
CEO Mark Zuckerberg's newest AI-powered Meta AI agents started venturing into social media this week to engage with real people.
G7 discusses Ukraine, Middle East
Foreign leaders in Capri, Italy, are discussing how to avoid a greater regional conflict in the Middle East, and are continuing their talks on support for Ukraine in their fight against Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Italy
Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined the other Group of Seven foreign ministers in Capri, Italy, to discuss potential economic sanctions against Iran and more aid for Ukraine's war against Russia. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis reports.
Olympics flame lit ahead of Paris games
The 2024 Olympic torch has been lit ahead of the Summer Games in Paris. CBS News producer Elizabeth Campbell joins with a preview of the event.
U.S. carpenter helping rebuild Notre Dame 5 years after devastating fire
American carpenter Hank Silver on why he couldn't turn down an opportunity to help resurrect Paris' Notre Dame cathedral from a devastating fire.
American helps with Notre Dame restoration
Monday marks five years since the fire that nearly destroyed the iconic Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the story of an American carpenter who got a chance to work on the restoration.
Israel's allies react to Iran's attack
The U.S., U.K. and other allies are vowing to support Israel in its defense against a drone attack launched by Iran. CBS News contributor Robert Berger and Andrew Boyd, former chief of operations in the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, break down how Israel and its allies are responding.
Olympic triathlon might be impacted by Seine River pollution
Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, said the water pollution is a challenge and the swimming event might be delayed until later in the games.
French athlete attempts record after climbing Eiffel Tower
Anouk Garnier scaled a free-hanging rope nearly 361 feet in 18 minutes in an attempt to set a new climbing world record. It was two minutes faster than expected.
Athlete sets climbing record at Eiffel Tower
A French woman has broken the world rope-climbing record after reaching the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday. Anouk Garnier, 34, climbed nearly 361 feet in 18 minutes to set a new record and raise money for cancer prevention and support.
Elite French diver laughs off slip-up during pre-Paris Olympics event
French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard suggests an embarrassing slip-up in front of his country's president hurt his ego more than his back.
90% of some of the world's wine regions could disappear, study finds
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
Hotel excavation reveals medieval castle with moat
Archaeologists believe the medieval castle, found beneath the courtyard of a coastal French hotel, is around 600 years old.
Laurent de Brunhoff, "Babar" heir who created global media empire, dies at 98
His father, Jean de Brunhoff, created the series but Laurent turned the children's book series into a global media empire.
Proposal would allow terminal patients in France to request help to die
The bill would allow a terminally ill person to self-administer a lethal substance under certain conditions.
Europe celebrates International Women's Day
As the world observes International Women's Day, France has just moved to protect abortion as a constitutional right. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe looks at the women's rights movements around Europe.
Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops amid shutdown
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
Israel awaits the release of hostages as aid begins to flow into Gaza
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Trump announces additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting next month
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
No survivors after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
The Hickman County Sheriff's Office previously reported that 18 people were still missing, but is working on the assumption that all were dead.
Hegseth announces Qatar will build air force facility at U.S. base in Idaho
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker peace in Ukraine after very "productive" call
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
At least 6 killed in two separate shootings in Mississippi, officials say
The shootings in Leland and Heidelberg happened while people attended high school homecoming games.
Trump immigration official testifies on plans to deport Abrego Garcia
ICE's John Schultz said he's "confident" that once the administration receives approval from a third country to accept Abrego Garcia, he could be deported within 72 hours.