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Violence and Destruction in France After Nationwide Protests, Nearly 2,400 Arrested

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Violence and Destruction in France After Nationwide Protests, Nearly 2,400 Arrested

Sun 18 Oct 2026 00:14 CEST

Almost 2,400 people were arrested as nationwide demonstrations descended into violence and destruction in France on Saturday. Minor clashes also broke out on Sunday at Place de la République in Paris

More Than 500 Detained as Protests Against France’s Education System Draw 71,000

More Than 500 Detained as Protests Against France’s Education System Draw 71,000

Thu 8 Oct 2026 14:01 CEST

Thousands of people took part in protests across France against the education system. The Interior Ministry said more than 500 protesters were detained on Thursday

Macron says wildfires are France’s biggest disaster since World War II as Spain and France battle raging fires

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Macron says wildfires are France’s biggest disaster since World War II as Spain and France battle raging fires

Mon 27 Jul 2026 00:52 CEST

In Spain and France, wildfires are still raging out of control. In France, President Emmanuel Macron says the country is facing its biggest disaster since World War II

France to ban social media for children under 15, first in Europe

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France to ban social media for children under 15, first in Europe

Tue 21 Jul 2026 11:17 CEST

The French parliament has voted to pass a bill banning social media for children under 15. France will thus become the first European country to introduce an age limit for social media

Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

Mon 13 Jul 2026 10:17 CEST

Ten European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets

Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Syria says cell behind Damascus explosions arrested during Macron visit

Thu 9 Jul 2026 22:46 CEST

The cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.

France and Syria to exchange ambassadors, says President Ahmed al-Sharaa

France and Syria to exchange ambassadors, says President Ahmed al-Sharaa

Tue 7 Jul 2026 17:42 CEST

France and Syria are reestablishing ambassadors in each other's countries, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Macron makes first Western European head of state visit to Syria since al-Sharaa took power

Mon 6 Jul 2026 19:03 CEST

France's Emmanuel Macron arrived in Syria on Monday for the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024.

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Syria says Macron to visit soon in first Western European leader trip since 2024

Sun 5 Jul 2026 16:40 CEST

According to Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron will soon visit the country. If so, it will be the first visit by a Western European head of state or government since Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa took office in 2024

Report says Russia used drones to test Europe’s air defenses and disrupt aviation

Report says Russia used drones to test Europe’s air defenses and disrupt aviation

Thu 2 Jul 2026 12:43 CEST

Russia has likely used its shadow fleet to send drones over Europe and disrupt civilian aviation, according to a report. The campaign is believed to have monitored military sites and tested NATO countries' air defenses