Paris’ Most Famous Landmark, The Eiffel Tower, Is Facing A Severe Financial Crisis. According To France’s Top Audit Office, The Tower Recorded A Loss Of Approximately 8.5 Million Euros Last Year, With Deficits Projected To Balloon To 31 Million Euros By 2031. What’s Causing This Financial Trouble For One Of The World’s Most Iconic Tourist Destinations? Watch To Find Out.

France’s Iconic Eiffel Tower Sinks Deeper Into Debt

A 77-year-old retired metalworker Jean-Claude Fassler from the Alsace region, built a replica of the Eiffel Tower, using original plans of the Eiffel Tower, during the assembly of its parts after eight years of meticulous craftsmanship, in Sainte-Croix-aux-Mines, France, August 26, 2025.


Retired Metalworker Constructs Eiffel Tower Replica in His Back Garden | WION

France: Eiffel Tower fan builds scale replica in his back garden 

This is not the first time someone has tried parachuting off the Eiffel Tower. In August 2023, a man was arrested for jumping off France’s tallest skyscraper.

Parachuting off Eiffel Tower? Two men arrested for performing stunt at French monument

Chinese politician said, spanning the "Earth's crack" will show China's engineering skills, boosting Guizhou's goal of becoming world-class tourist destination. World

China to open world's tallest bridge: Highest bungee jump to lesser travel time | Here's all you need to know

A Dutch modest fashion brand, Merrachi, is facing backlash after its latest hijab ad featured the Eiffel Tower, sparking controversy in France. The bold campaign appears to challenge France’s strict hijab laws, leading to heated debates and calls to ban the brand. While some applaud the message, others see it as provocative.

Dutch fashion brand sparks controversy over hijab advertisement in France

World |  Trending | The animated video by the Merrachi was published on TikTok this week with the text: “The French government hates to see Merrachi coming,” hinting at a launch soon in the country.

WATCH | Clothing brand’s ad featuring Eiffel Tower in hijab sparks debate in France

Here are the top 10 news stories from across the world.



Top 10 world news: 5 Indian Army soldiers killed in J&K; US flights resumed after technical glitch, and more

A fire broke out in Paris's most famous tourist attraction, the Eiffel Tower, on Tuesday (Dec 24). Emergency services were reported on the scene, with thousands of visitors being evacuated. According to French media, a fire broke out in the elevator shaft between the first and second floors. 

 



Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson in a statement on Monday said, "While the UK respects Pakistan's sovereignty over its legal proceedings, trying civilians in military courts lacks transparency, independent scrutiny and undermines the right to a fair trial."



'Trying civilians lacks transparency': US, UK slam Pakistan for sentencing civilians

Paris mayor wants the Olympic rings to be part of Eiffel Tower permanently

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Security scare prompts evacuation after man climbs Eiffel Tower - WATCH

A historic river parade, Celine Dion performance and Eiffel Tower light show embark Paris Olympics 2024

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms: - Eiffel Tower's ticket prices soar by 20% - Celebs flock Taylor Swift's 'Era Tour' - 'Dreamscrolling' captivates Americans

Eiffel Tower's ticket prices soar by 20% | Celebs flock Taylor Swift's 'Era Tour'

Eiffel Tower ticket prices soar 20%: Here's the new costs and reasons behind the hike

Russian interference suspected after coffins covered in French tricolour found near Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower reopens after six-day closure due to workers’ strike

Eiffel Tower to reopen Sunday as strike ends

Paris's Eiffel Tower faces closure over staff strike

Man denied World Record for Eiffel Tower made of 700k matchsticks due to wrong matches

Paris Olympic committee to hand special Eiffel Tower material inlaid medals to athletes

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France’s Iconic Eiffel Tower Sinks Deeper Into Debt

Retired Metalworker Constructs Eiffel Tower Replica in His Back Garden | WION

France: Eiffel Tower fan builds scale replica in his back garden

Parachuting off Eiffel Tower? Two men arrested for performing stunt at monument

China to open world's tallest bridge: Highest bungee jump to lesser travel time | Here's all you need to know

Dutch fashion brand sparks controversy over hijab advertisement in France

WATCH | Clothing brand’s ad featuring Eiffel Tower in hijab sparks debate in France

Top 10 world news: 5 Indian Army soldiers killed in J&K; US flights resumed after technical glitch, and more

Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report

'Trying civilians lacks transparency': US, UK slam Pakistan for sentencing civilians

Top 10 world news: 5 Indian Army soldiers killed in J&K; US flights resumed after technical glitch, and more

Fire breaks out in Eiffel Tower, thousands evacuated: Report

'Trying civilians lacks transparency': US, UK slam Pakistan for sentencing civilians

Paris mayor wants the Olympic rings to be part of Eiffel Tower permanently

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Security scare prompts evacuation after man climbs Eiffel Tower - WATCH

A historic river parade, Celine Dion performance and Eiffel Tower light show embark Paris Olympics 2024

Eiffel Tower's ticket prices soar by 20% | Celebs flock Taylor Swift's 'Era Tour'

Eiffel Tower ticket prices soar 20%: Here's the new costs and reasons behind the hike

Russian interference suspected after coffins covered in French tricolour found near Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower reopens after six-day closure due to workers’ strike

Eiffel Tower to reopen Sunday as strike ends

Paris's Eiffel Tower faces closure over staff strike

Man denied World Record for Eiffel Tower made of 700k matchsticks due to wrong matches

Paris Olympic committee to hand special Eiffel Tower material inlaid medals to athletes