Fatal stabbing near Eiffel Tower: German tourist killed, two others injured. Perpetrator flagged as radical Islamist with mental health issues. French prosecutors specializing in counter-terrorism take over the investigation. On Saturday, in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower, a German tourist was fatally stabbed and two others were injured by an individual already flagged by … Read more
French Prime Minister elevates counter-terrorism alert after fatal teacher stabbing and two other serious injuries. 7,000 soldiers deployed for increased security. Louvre Museum temporarily closed. After a fatal stabbing of a teacher and the serious injury of two others, the French Prime Minister has elevated the nation to its highest state of counter-terrorism alert. This … Read more
France steps up security following knife attack at school. The attacker was identified as Russian national Mohamed Mogouchkov. A security guard is in critical condition with multiple knife wounds. France has been placed on its highest state of counter-terrorism alert by the French prime minister following a fatal stabbing incident in Arras, northern France. The … Read more
Migrant boat capsizes in the English Channel, killing 6. 55 were rescued, search for up to 10 people is ongoing. Boat carrying migrants overturned near Sangatte in northern France. French maritime authorities reported that a boat carrying migrants en route to Britain sank in the English Channel, resulting in the tragic death of six individuals. … Read more
France bans fireworks for Bastille Day due to recent riots triggered by police killing. Official fireworks displays are exempt; the ban applies to sale, possession, and transportation. Fireworks were used as weapons during the unrest, causing severe urban violence. During the upcoming Bastille Day celebrations in France, the government has implemented a ban on the … Read more
101 people were arrested during standoffs with police. The vote, proposed by moderate MPs, received 278 votes in favor, falling short of the 287 required. The votes were held after Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne utilized a special constitutional power. The French administration narrowly avoided a vote of no-confidence after forcing an increase in the pension … Read more
The France government has chosen to push through unpopular pension reforms. Without a vote due to the unpopularity of the proposal. The government is facing opposition from demonstrators. In order to avoid a vote that might have gone either way in the National Assembly, the France government has chosen to push through its unpopular pension … Read more
French unions organize a day of widespread strikes and demonstrations. Demonstrations against President Macron’s proposals to raise the retirement age. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched. The French unions organize a day of widespread strikes and demonstrations against President Macron’s proposals to raise the retirement age, putting his reform agenda in a make-or-break situation. The … Read more
At least 10 people, including five children, have died in a fire. Four people remain in serious condition and 10 others with minor injuries. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne described the occurrence as “tragic”. A fire that started at an eight-story apartment complex in a Lyon, France suburb early on Friday morning claimed the lives … Read more
More than 1000 firefighters are battling to contain a massive wildfire. At least 16 homes have been destroyed. Emergency services have compelled approximately 10,000 residents to evacuate the area. More than 1000 firefighters are battling to contain a massive wildfire that has destroyed a vast pine forest in southwest France. The blaze, which began on Tuesday, … Read more
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers maiden speech to parliament. Borne’s minority government expected to face struggle to pass legislation. Left-wing opposition benches call for immediate no-confidence vote. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne promised dialogue and compromise on Wednesday in her first speech to a stormy new parliament where her minority government is expected to … Read more
Germany raises the alert level under an emergency plan after Russia cut gas supplies. The Kremlin calls Germany’s suggestion there were political motives behind the limits to supply as “strange”. Gazprom cut supplies via the Nord Stream pipeline by 60 percent last week, blaming the new limits on delayed repairs. Germany moved closer to … Read more
France’s disabilities minister will not face a new investigation “as things stand” into a rape allegation that surfaced shortly after his nomination by President Emmanuel Macron last week, Prosecutors said Wednesday. Damien Abad has faced mounting pressure to resign after the news website Mediapart published assault allegations made by two women over a decade ago, … Read more
The new government lineup in France will be published later on Friday, according to the president, with the new cabinet meeting on Monday. The news comes four days after outgoing Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne was chosen as Premier, making her the first woman to lead the French government in almost 30 years. Following President Emmanuel … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a daunting variety of obligations after defeating a ways-right leader Marine Le Pen and triumphing a brand new term at the Elysee Palace. AFP appears at five demanding situations in advance for the centrist, who turned into France’s youngest-ever president while elected in 2017. – Mending divisions – After … Read more
