Safety concerns dominate Paris elections, with candidates proposing more police and surveillance. Despite mixed crime data, public perception of insecurity continues to shape political strategies and voter priorities across the French capital

France Rejects Trump Call to Secure Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has urged major global economies to secure the Strait of Hormuz as tanker traffic disruptions threaten global energy supplies. Allies remain hesitant, while diplomatic efforts continue amid rising tensions with Iran and fears of economic fallout

Paris Bike Lane Boom Faces Political Challenge Ahead of Next Mayoral Election

Nearly half of Parisians now cycle weekly following a decade of bike-friendly reforms under Anne Hidalgo. But as the mayor steps down, political opponents question the impact of sweeping environmental policies on city finances

French Soldier Killed in Drone Attack in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

French soldier has been killed and several others wounded in a drone attack in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan Region, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Friday, marking the first French military death in the widening Middle East conflict that erupted late last month

France Intensifies Anti-Drone Defenses As Suspected Russian Flights Alarm Europe

A suspected Russian drone intercepted near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has heightened security concerns across Europe. France is now scaling up anti-drone defenses as dozens of mysterious drone flights threaten military bases, airports and strategic infrastructure