France to Withdraw Troops From Niger On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Paris will withdraw its soldiers from Niger by the end of the year following weeks of escalating tensions with the country's new military leaders.... Military
Macron Proposes 'Third Way' During Bangladesh Visit On Monday, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron denounced 'new imperialism' in the Asia-Pacific and proposed 'a third way – with no intention to bully our partners or to lead them to an unsustainable scheme.'... Politics
France Offers Earthquake Aid to Morocco Amid Controversy On Monday, France's foreign minister, Catherine Colonna, announced that Paris is prepared to provide 5M€ ($5.4M) to Morocco in earthquake aid. The announcement comes amid controversy that Morocco is refusing France's assistance over the Western Sahara issue.... World
Niger Alleges France Amassing Troops for Military Intervention On Saturday, Niger's military accused France of amassing soldiers and military resources in West African countries in preparation for 'military intervention.'... Military
France: Top Court Upholds Abaya Ban in State Schools On Thursday, France's highest court upheld the government's decision to ban abayas [robe-like outer garments that some women in the Muslim faith wear] in state-run schools. Culture
France Announces Disposable Vape Ban Facts Sources: . Narratives * Pro-establishment narrative, as provided by Le monde.fr. The overwhelming majority of health experts believe that vapes pose a threat to respiratory health and expose young people to nicotine addiction. Disposable vapes come in flavors clearly designed to target the young, whose low cost and discreet use Health
France: Top Court Upholds Abaya Ban in State Schools On Thursday, France's highest court upheld the government's decision to ban abayas [robe-like outer garments that some women in the Muslim faith wear] in state-run schools.... Social issues
France's AFP Sues X Over Compensation French news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) is suing Elon Musk's X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, over its failure to discuss payment for the distribution of AFP content. Media
Niger Coup: France to Evacuate European Citizens The French Foreign Ministry has announced that starting on Tuesday, France will begin evacuating French and European citizens from Niger who wish to leave the country following a military coup last week. Military
France Riots: Macron Calls for Return to Authority French Pres. Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the country needs to restore order and authority "at every level, firstly in the family," after riots over the police shooting of a teenager of North African descent rocked the country's suburbs last month. Politics
French Riots: Macron Floats Social Media Restrictions During a meeting with mayors representing areas affected by ongoing riots, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron said that the government should consider regulating or shutting down access to social media sites, as unrest over the shooting of a 17-year-old continues. Social issues
Nahel Merzouk Shooting: Fund for Accused Officer Tops €1M A fundraiser for the police officer who shot and killed French teenager Nahel Merzouk during a traffic stop has surpassed €1M ($1.09M), in a case that has sparked widespread unrest throughout France. It has thus far raised nearly five times more than a fundraiser for the family of Merzouk. Social issues
Iran Slams France for Hosting Exiled Opposition Group Rally Iran's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned French officials for allowing a meeting and protest by a dissident group in Paris, claiming it amounts to support for "terrorism" while warning of the political and legal consequences of the move. World
France Shooting: Policeman Charged Over Teen's Death The French policeman responsible for the killing of a teenager during a traffic stop near Paris on Tuesday has been charged with homicide and is now in custody. Social issues
Paris: Protests After Police Kill Teen at Traffic Stop Violent riots broke out Tuesday night in the suburbs of Paris after police shot and killed a 17-year-old named Naël M after he failed to stop when police asked. The Nanterre police say they shot because Naël was driving his car towards them, though this has been disputed. Social issues
Climate Finance Summit Opens in Paris On Thursday, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron opened the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris, which seeks to discuss international monetary reforms. Social issues
Explosion in Paris Leaves at Least 37 Injured On Wednesday, a suspected gas leak caused a large explosion and fire in central Paris’ fifth arrondissement, injuring at least 37 people. At least two people have been reported missing amidst the rubble. Social issues
French Police Search Paris 2024 Olympics Organizers’ Offices On Tuesday, French anti-corruption officers searched the Olympic organizing committee’s headquarters in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis and the offices of SOLIDEO, the public body that’s coordinating building projects for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Sports
IndiGo Reaches Record Deal With Airbus at Start of Paris Air Show As the Paris Air Show kicked off Monday, Airbus announced an agreement with Indian airline IndiGo, which will see them sell 500 aircrafts — the largest number ever in a single deal — in a multibillion-dollar agreement for the single-aisle airplanes. France
French Pres. Macron Hosts Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman On Friday, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for a working lunch at the Élysée Palace in Paris as part of Salman's official visit to France. World
Novak Djokovic Wins Record 23rd Grand Slam Novak Djokovic has become the first male tennis player to win a record-breaking 23 Grand Slam singles titles, beating Norway's Casper Ruud in straight sets in the French Open final on Sunday. Sports
Knifeman Injures Several in French Alps Two adults, including a 70-year-old man, and four toddlers, aged from 22 months to three years, were wounded in a stabbing attack on Thursday morning in a playground near the French Alpine town of Annecy's famous lake. France
France Bans Some Short-Haul Flights Coming two years after French lawmakers voted to end flight routes that could be conducted by train in under 2.5 hours, France officially banned short-haul air travel between Paris and cities including Nantes, Lyon, and Bordeaux on Tuesday. Politics
2024 Olympics: France to Deploy 35K Security Personnel Citing concerns of novel drone threats, French interior minister Gérald Darmanin announced the deployment of 35K security and military troops to protect the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony that will proceed along the River Seine in the heart of Paris. Sports
Tennis Star Nadal to Miss French Open Tennis star Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that a hip injury would keep him from competing in the 2023 French Open later this month, and he expects the 2024 tennis season to be his last. Sports
