September 27, 2024 On this day in history, September 27, 1779, John Adams assigned to lead peace talks with England John Adams was assigned the duty of negotiating peace with Great Britain in 1779, two years before George Washington's victory at Yorktown gave the envoy a position of strength.
September 23, 2024 Man on 'flying carpet' soars into air like real-life Aladdin: 'Amazing way to defy reality' A man in France calls himself a "professional carpet rider." Freddy Montigny is shown leaping off a mountain and "soaring" into the air on a "carpet," backed up by a parachute.
September 21, 2024 Researchers discover nearly 200-year-old message in a bottle: 'Absolutely magic moment' A message rolled up inside a flask and left at an ancient archaeological site nearly 200 years ago was discovered by a group of volunteers surveying the area in northern France.
September 20, 2024 Human remains at Notre-Dame Cathedral may have been identified after more than 450 years During excavations of Notre-Dame Cathedral in 2022, two sarcophagi were unearthed. The remains of one were quickly identified, while the others remained unknown, until now.
September 17, 2024 Mass rape trial lays bare France's disturbing culture of sexual assault, critics allege French prosecutors are trying to prosecute around 50 men for their involvement in the mass rape trial of Dominique Pélicot. His wife says she was abused for years, having been drugged by her husband.
September 13, 2024 Travelers could face new penalty for exceeding baggage limit on trains A railway in Europe announced that starting Sept. 15, enforcements will be placed on the amount and size of luggage. Travelers who do not comply will faces fines over $50.
September 12, 2024 4 missing climbers found dead in France near Mont Blanc's summit, authorities say Four climbers were found dead near the peak of Mont Blanc after going missing over the weekend in bad weather, French rescue teams confirmed on Tuesday.
September 11, 2024 International press reacts to Trump-Harris debate as world watches 'fiery debate' The foreign press tuned into the debate between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in an indication of how the international community is closely watching the race.
September 5, 2024 French woman shares 'scenes of barbarity' at trial accusing husband of inviting over 50 men to assault her A French woman who is a survivor of nearly 10 years of alleged drugging and sexual assault at the hands of dozens of men testified in court on Thursday.
September 4, 2024 Another migrant boat spotted on English Channel day after mass-casualty wreck Another boat carrying suspected migrants has been spotted in the English Channel, just a day after a dozen others died trying to cross the same body of water.