Tourists are evacuated from Palace of Versailles as fire breaks out in roof

Emergency services descended on the chateau early this afternoon to extinguish the blaze as tourists and staff members flooded out of the storied building and into the sprawling gardens

French police launch tear gas as officers clash with activists during protest against far-Right party's success in European elections

French police across the country have launched tear gas at furious activists protesting the far-Right's massive gains in the European Union elections over the weekend. 

Sturz, Aus, Protest, Finale – Achterbahnfahrt der deutschen Medaillenhoffnung

Sein Traum war der Gewinn einer EM-Medaille über 1500 Meter, die Motivation dafür riesig. Doch durch einen Sturz im Vorlauf verpasste Robert Farken das Finale. Dachte er jedenfalls.

Bundestrainer verzichtet bei Olympia auf prominente Namen

Alfred Gislason hat seinen vorläufigen Kader für die Olympischen Spiele nominiert. Im Gegensatz zur EM vom Januar nimmt der Handball-Bundestrainer einige Änderungen vor. So verzichtet er auf vier Routiniers.

Zverev verliert den Final-Krimi gegen Alcaraz

Für Alexander Zverev platzt der Traum vom ersten Titelgewinn bei einem Grand-Slam-Turnier. Die deutsche Nummer eins der Tenniswelt unterliegt bei den French Open dem Spanier Carlos Alcaraz. Nach fünf dramatischen Sätzen folgt die Ernüchterung.

Kostete dieser Fehler Zverev den großen Traum?

Den Traum vom Grand-Slam-Titel kann sich Alexander Zverev in Paris nicht erfüllen. Im fünften Satz des Finales unterläuft dem Schiedsrichter ein folgenschwerer Fehler, der bei anderen Turnieren nicht möglich gewesen wäre. Der Deutsche reagiert mit...

Carlos Alcaraz takes first French Open title in five-set victory over Alexander Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title.

The Prince of Greece with no Greek blood: How Prince Philip was born on a kitchen table in Corfu 103 years ago - before he was bundled into an orange crate when his family fled their home on a British warship

The late Prince Philip, universally known as the beloved husband of Queen Elizabeth II, started life a million miles away from any British palace in rather chaotic circumstances.

Alcaraz chases third Grand Slam title in French Open final against Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz says he is hoping to join the long list of Spanish French Open champions when he bids to become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces in the final against Alexander Zverev on Sunday.

Paris 2024: How Olympic weightlifter David Liti learned how to eat properly for shot at gold

'I used to eat once a day, which was just a binge eat at the end of the day.'

Macron welcomes Biden to pomp-filled state visit in Paris as the two try to overcome differences on trade, Ukraine and Gaza

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed President Joe Biden in Paris Saturday, with a pomp and flag-fuelled ceremony beneath the Arc de Triomphe.

Jill Biden flies 3,500 miles to join fashionable French first lady Brigitte Macron at a Louis Vuitton exhibit after watching granddaughter Naomi's heartbreaking testimony in Hunter's trial

Jill Biden arrived in France to join French first lady Brigitte Macron at the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris, going from the Wilmington, Del., courtroom to the couture houses of Paris.

Russia's bid to create an army of 'Humanzee' human-ape hybrid 'super soldiers': Scientist tried to recruit African women to be impregnated by chimpanzees as part of crazed bid to raise deadly chimeras

As the USSR sought to build a new utopia in its own ideological vision, Russian scientist Ilya Ivanov offered its leaders control over evolution itself with a human-ape chimera

US President Biden to discuss Israel and Ukraine with France’s Macron in pomp-filled state visit

Fresh from commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, French President Emmanuel Macron will host U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday for a state visit marked by pomp and a parade as well as talks on trade, Israel and Ukraine.

Saving Private Biden: Steven Spielberg helped prepare Joe for his major speech on the cliffs of Normandy for D-Day's 80th anniversary

Director Steven Spielberg, a master of dramatic scenes on the beaches of Normandy, helped prepare President Joe Biden for his speech at Pointe du Hoc.

Olympic rings mounted on Eiffel Tower with 50 days to go until Paris Games

The Paris Olympics organizers on Friday unveiled a display of the five Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower as the French capital marks 50 days until the start of the Summer Games.

Biden apologizes to Zelensky over weapons delay

US President Joe Biden has apologized to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for the delay earlier this year in passing a new military aid package, ...

Paris Olympics 2024: Fifty questions with the Games 50 days away

Medal hopes, mascots and b-boys - there are many questions to be answered in Paris.

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's wives skip the D-Day Anniversary ceremony for a shopping trip in Paris - as the Saving Private Ryan pair join world leaders in Normandy

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg's wives opted to let their husbands take centre stage at the D-Day Anniversary event, with the pair staying in Paris to enjoy a shopping trip on Wednesday.

Kate Moss' 30th birthday bash: As the iconic party is recreated for a new biopic, a look at where A-list guests such as supermodel Naomi Campbell and Ronnie Wood are now

The guest list for Kate's shindig was typically star-studded and included the likes of fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell and The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood.

Russian-Ukrainian 'terrorist' arrested in Paris following blast at Charles de Gaulle airport as police find 'Mother of Satan' bomb-making kit favoured by ISIS at the scene on eve of D-Day anniversary memorial attended by world leaders

A suspected Russian-Ukrainian terrorist, 26, has been arrested in Paris after causing an explosion close to Charles de Gaulle, the city's biggest airport.