France
Eight migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel
It comes after French authorities rescued over 200 individuals off the coast of Calais in 24 hours between Friday and Saturday night. At least eight migrants perished off the coast of France while attempting to cross the English Channel. French officials reported that the deaths occurred overnight off Ambleteuse in northern France's Pas-de-Calais area.
Telegram’s CEO is barred from leaving France due to a criminal investigation
According to Paris prosecutors, Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of Telegram, has been placed under formal investigation in France as part of an inquiry into organized crime on the messaging service. Mr Durov, 39, has been placed under judicial supervision rather than remanded in detention and must pay a €5 million (£4.2 million; $5.6 million) deposit. The Russian-born billionaire, also a French national, must appear at a French police station twice a week and is prohibited from leaving French territory.
Macron justifies handing Telegram CEO Pavel Durov citizenship
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to award fast-track citizenship to indicted Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. During a news conference during his visit to Serbia, Macron stated that awarding nationality to high-profile persons who learn French and contribute to the country is "good for our country." Macron's approach aims to grant French nationality to individuals, including artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs, who invest in learning the language and creating wealth and innovation.
As Middle East simmers, European leaders urge moderation
France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have urged Iran and its allies to desist from planned strikes on Israel in response to the recent assassinations of prominent Hamas and Hezbollah members. On Monday, the leaders of the three European governments released a joint statement urging "de-escalation and regional stability" in the Middle East, as well as an immediate ceasefire. The death of two Iran-aligned leaders last month heightened global concern that the battle in Gaza will expand into an all-out regional warfare.
France travel chaos is expected to extend all weekend
Three of ten French high-speed trains will be canceled on Saturday following a series of "coordinated" arson attacks. The national rail firm SNCF said that services that do run will be delayed by up to two hours on three major lines that run into and out of Paris. Eurostar customers will also suffer continued disruption on Saturday, with a fifth of international trains canceled during the Olympic Games opening weekend.
France sends additional troops to New Caledonia, ending emergency
The state of emergency in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will be abolished on Tuesday morning. Two weeks of violent unrest followed French intentions to modify the regulations for provincial elections. The Elysee Palace announced on Sunday evening that the state of emergency implemented on May 16 will conclude at 8 p.m. on Monday in Paris (18:00 GMT and 5 a.m. on Tuesday in Noumea). Additionally, the palace announced that approximately 480 additional law enforcement officers would be deployed to the region to supplement the 3,000 security personnel currently on the ground.
France denies Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu-Sitta admission
A physician who spent 43 days in Gaza aiding in the treatment of Israeli conflict casualties, Ghassan Abu-Sitta, reported being denied entry to France, where he was scheduled to deliver a Senate address. "I am at the airport Charles De Gaulle. I am being prevented from entering France by them. "Today, I am scheduled to deliver a speech at the French Senate," Abu-Sitta announced via the social media platform X.
Omar Sy highlights challenges for black individuals in France
To contain the far right, France must abandon the individualism that is fragmenting society and reestablish a sense of community, according to French actor Omar Sy, who stars in the popular Netflix series Lupin. Sy stated in a series of media interviews to promote a new book about his life that it was difficult to be black in France and that notions of justice, equality, and fraternity had been disturbed.
France arrests man following Iran consulate bomb threat
French prosecutors stated that no explosives were discovered at the consulate or on the suspect detained there on Friday, following a complaint by the consulate that a man had entered carrying ammunition. The suspect, who was born in Iran in 1963, was apprehended by police when he voluntarily exited the premises after allegedly threatening "violent action," according to the Paris prosecutor's office, which was quoted by the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.
Ireland thrashed France following Willemse red card
Ireland thrashed France following Willemse red card
Algerian footballer convicted in France for post on Gaza war
Algerian footballer convicted in France for post on Gaza war
British mother and son die in Mont Blanc avalanche in France
British mother and son die in Mont Blanc avalanche in France