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
France took the lead just seven minutes in. Eduardo Camavinga capitalized on a mistake from Israel's goalkeeper Omri Glazer, who fumbled Camavinga's weak shot from outside the box, allowing the Real Madrid midfielder to score his first competitive goal for the national team
Critics argue that any permanent alteration to the monument compromises its historical integrity. Conservation groups have voiced their concerns, emphasizing that the Eiffel Tower should be preserved in its original form
Amidst the evolving storyline of *Emily in Paris*, President Macron expressed his hopes as the series prepares for its fifth season. The protagonist will venture into Rome, creating a narrative split between the iconic cities, Paris and Rome
The meeting is scheduled for 1300 GMT and is expected to serve as a platform for Macron to reiterate France’s determination to provide unwavering assistance to Ukraine. The French presidency has emphasized that France will continue to work closely with its international partners to support the Ukrainian people and their government
The Iranian missile assault, which reportedly involved around 200 missiles, was launched in retaliation for the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by an Israeli missile strike in Beirut