Europe Gripped by Severe Winter Storm as Flights, Transport Face Chaos
Snow and ice paralyzed transport networks across Europe, with Paris and Amsterdam airports worst hit. Hundreds of flights were canceled, travelers stranded overnight and several weather-related deaths reported as extreme cold tightened its grip
France Heightens Hanukkah Security After Bondi Beach Shooting Sparks Global Alarm
French authorities tightened security around Hanukkah events after the Bondi Beach shooting raised fears of copycat attacks, deploying police nationwide as Jewish communities gathered under heightened protection amid ongoing concerns over antisemitism and extremist violence
Marseille’s Drug Wars Drag Children Into Unprecedented Spiral of Violence
From charred bodies on beaches to teenage dealers recruited online, Marseille’s drug trade is growing deadlier. Authorities warn of collective trauma as violence spreads, victims grow younger, and gangs tighten their grip on vulnerable neighbourhoods
Police Shoot Dead Knife-Wielding Attacker After Hotel Stabbings in Marseille
Police in Marseille fatally shot a knife-wielding man after he stabbed multiple victims in a hotel and nearby street, leaving several people in critical condition
Swarm of Bees Injures 24 in Aurillac, Three Hospitalized in Rare Attack
In a highly unusual event in Aurillac, France, 24 people were stung by aggressive bees on Sunday, with three requiring critical medical care. Authorities suspect nearby Asian hornets triggered the attack by disturbing a rooftop beehive
Syringe Attacks and Chaos Mar France’s Annual Music Festival
Interior Ministry figures show that Paris alone recorded 13 needle-pricking incidents. Authorities are still working to determine whether any of the attacks involved date-rape drugs like GHB or Rohypnol, often used to incapacitate victims
France Maps 45,000 Bridges in Race Against Time to Avert Infrastructure Crisis
The project, led by Cerema—the Centre for Studies and Expertise on Risks, the Environment, Mobility and Urban Planning—marks one of the most ambitious bridge surveys in Europe, driven by growing concerns about structural decay and extreme weather conditions