The suspect, identified by BFM TV as a 33-year-old Algerian, is accused of setting ablaze multiple entry doors to the synagogue as well as several cars parked nearby
The attacker, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, did not have a prior criminal record, and his motives for the violent act remain unclear. Angoulême's Mayor Xavier Bonnefont confirmed that the fire was swiftly extinguished, minimizing damage to the historic building
The climber was spotted above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck, mere hours before the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Games
Local prosecutors confirmed the incident, which occurred during a gun battle in the Mont-Dore district outside Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia. This latest development has brought the death toll from the ongoing unrest to 10 individuals
A substantial quantity of illicit substances and other contraband were seized, including nearly 10 kilograms of herbal cannabis and cannabis resin, €20,000 ($21,700) in cash, and 48 mobile phones. These details were disclosed by police sources to Agence France-Presse (AFP)
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin confirmed the arrest on the social media platform X, stating that the detainee was plotting potential violence during the passage of the Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux. However, the specifics of his plan and intended target remained unclear
The demonstration, which saw around 50 students staging a sit-in, was abruptly ended as law enforcement officers evacuated protesters who had erected tents within the university premises
Among the arrested individuals were those suspected of possessing explicit materials stolen from pupils, sexual assault, rape, and sexual abuse of minors
There has been more unrest since the French police officer who was accused of killing 17-year-old Nahel M. during a traffic stop in June was freed from detention yesterday but is still under judicial monitoring.
In mid-December, the French authorities dismantled the informal migrant camp around the metro station Stalingrad in Paris. It didn't take long for migrants to return to sleep rough under the overhead rail lines which crisscross this area
The fatal incident occurred on Thursday morning near a roadside in the popular resort located in the Savoie region of southeastern France. According to the local prosecutor, the man was carried approximately 15 metres (50 feet) by the avalanche, which struck suddenly amid treacherous conditions
One of the most vulnerable areas is Lacanau, a charming seaside town in southwestern France, where locals are grappling with the reality that their beloved coastline may soon be a thing of the past
The renowned Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was completely cut off, with all road and rail access blocked. In the French resort of Tignes, more than a metre of snow blanketed the town, prompting local authorities to order residents and tourists to stay indoors
With 12 incidents reported since Sunday night, authorities are investigating multiple angles, including the possibility of foreign involvement or extremist left-wing groups
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christophe Lemoine condemned the sentences, calling them a clear attempt by Russian authorities to silence dissent and intimidate those documenting human rights abuses