France

This Day in History October 28

On this day in history, October 28, 1886, Statue of Liberty is unveiled to the US

The Statue of Liberty was officially revealed to the world Oct. 28, 1886, in New York City's harbor, which affirmed the friendship between France and America.

World October 17

Roman-era graves found by homeowner during basement renovation project

During the winter of 2023-2024, archaeologists were called to a home in the suburbs of Paris after a homeowner discovered a skeleton during basement renovations.

Europe October 8

Hungary’s Orban interrupted, accused of 'selling out' country to Russia, China during EU news conference

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was interrupted at a news conference by an activist and municipal councilor from the opposition Democratic Coalition party.

Kamala Harris October 3

Emhoff denies report he slapped ex-girlfriend outside ritzy overseas movie event

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff denied the veracity of a Daily Mail report in which three unnamed sources accused him of having slapped a former girlfriend during a 2012 trip to the Cannes Film Festival.

France October 2

WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in order to be freed

In Julian Assange's first remarks since his release from prison in June, the WikiLeaks founder said he was freed after 5 years of incarceration because he 'pled guilty to journalism.'

UFC October 2

UFC legend Michael Bisping says he chased down thief who stole wife's bag in Paris

UFC legend Michael Bisping revealed on Tuesday he had to "stop a crime" while he was in Paris with his wife. Someone stole his wife's bag.

LIFESTYLE September 27

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.

Extreme Travel September 23

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.

LIFESTYLE September 21

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.

France September 20

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.