OFMIN reported that suspects were arrested across 42 departments in France after a months-long investigation targeting individuals accused of possessing, sharing, and routinely viewing child pornography, with victims believed to be “under the age of 10,” using encrypted platforms
French police confirmed on Friday that the statue was recovered during an unrelated financial crime investigation. The bust, sculpted by Croatian artist Mladen Mikulin in 1981 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Morrison’s death, vanished in 1988 and had remained missing ever since
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 announcement was made during President Macron’s speech at Sorbonne University, where he outlined a vision for a stronger, more autonomous Europe in matters of security and defense
After blending in with other visitors, the group reportedly changed into uniforms, covered the statue with a blanket, and exited through an emergency door. No arrests have been made and the wax figure has yet to be recovered by authorities
The violence followed PSG’s emphatic 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Saturday’s final, the club’s first-ever Champions League title. While most fans celebrated peacefully in the streets of Paris and other French cities, authorities reported widespread rioting, looting, and arson
The entire PSG delegation — including players, coaches, and key staff — were welcomed in a special ceremony organized to honour their remarkable achievement, which has sparked a wave of national pride and celebration across France
This extensive deployment comes in the wake of tense scenes during PSG’s semi-final victory over Arsenal earlier this month, when dozens of arrests were made following acts of vandalism and clashes between fans and police
