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French Hostage Drama at Prison

A prisoner who on Friday took several employees hostage at a prison in Arles in southern France has been arrested by the police. This is written by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin on [X](https://x.

French Hostage Drama at Prison

Well-known names in France's new government

The new government under Prime Minister François Bayrou has been presented, with several familiar names among the ministerial posts. It is France's fourth government in a year – and its lifespan is unclear.

Well-known names in France's new government

New French government may come tonight

At the earliest, at 5 pm on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron will present France's new government. .

New French government may come tonight

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

Who will be part of Michel Barnier's new French government is still unclear. But one who will not remain is in any case the long-serving Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

Multiple deaths in the English Channel

At least 12 people have died in the English Channel after a boat with up to 70 migrants on board capsized on its way to the UK. .

Multiple deaths in the English Channel

One arrested for explosion at synagogue

The explosion outside a synagogue in southern France on Saturday morning is being investigated as a terrorist crime. A suspect has been arrested, according to the French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.

One arrested for explosion at synagogue

Left-wing activist arrested after French train attack

One person has been arrested after the sabotage against the French high-speed trains on Friday, according to police sources for AFP. The person, who belongs to the extreme left, was found at a railway facility in Normandy in northern France at the time of the arrest.

Left-wing activist arrested after French train attack

1,000 police officers when Israel meets Mali in Paris

Israel's Olympic team is already receiving extended police protection around the clock. But when the country's football team is set to play its premiere match against Mali at Parc des Princes in Paris on Wednesday, there will be 1,000 police officers at the arena to ensure that nothing unexpected happens.

1,000 police officers when Israel meets Mali in Paris

Israel's Olympic team gets police protection – around the clock

The security for the Israeli Olympic team and all leaders will be extra meticulous during the summer's championships. This announces France's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.

Israel's Olympic team gets police protection – around the clock

French Election: 30,000 Extra Police Officers Called In

To ensure that no unrest occurs in connection with the French parliamentary election on Sunday, July 7, France has called in 30,000 extra police officers. This is stated by the country's Foreign Minister Gérald Darmanin in an interview with the TV channel France 2.

French Election: 30,000 Extra Police Officers Called In

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality

After the seismic EU election, France's right may be heading towards an epoch shift. National Rally is extending a hand to the Republicans – which leader Éric Ciotti is accepting.

France: Historic Right-Wing Alliance May Become a Reality