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August 15

Vandals chop down tree honoring Jewish man tortured and killed in antisemitic attack

French officials are speaking out after a tree honoring Ilan Halimi, who was kidnapped and tortured for over three weeks in 2006, was cut down.

August 15

Air traffic controller suspended after ‘Free Palestine’ broadcast to Israeli pilots

A French air traffic controller has been suspended after broadcasting "Free Palestine" to Israeli El Al pilots. The incident was condemned by French Transportation Minister Philippe Tabarot.

August 11

Nuclear plant on coastal waters shut down over massive jellyfish swarm

Jellyfish swarms forced a shutdown of France's largest nuclear facility at Gravelines, impacting 900-megawatt reactors but posing no safety risks to staff.

August 9

Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn

France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.

August 6

France strips residency from 47-year-old Moroccan man who lit cigarette at Arc de Triomphe war memorial

France strips residency permit from 47-year-old man who desecrated Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by using memorial flame to light cigarette in Paris.

August 5

Tourists face dangerous 'crush-and-grab' pickpocket schemes in major city

The U.S. Embassy and the Reddit community both provide pickpocket prevention strategies for Paris tourists, covering subway safety, street scams and high-risk tourist locations.

August 4

European leaders decry Hamas video of Israeli captives: ‘unlimited inhumanity’

French President Emmanuel Macron calls Hamas hostage videos "unlimited inhumanity" while renewing calls for Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution with a Palestine recognition.

August 2

France to deport Palestinian woman over antisemitic post featuring Hitler, halts Gaza evacuations

France is halting its evacuations of Gazans as outrage grows over a Palestinian student's antisemitic posts. The country's foreign minister said the student "has no place" in France.

July 31

Locals rant their neighborhood now 'like Disneyland' as post-Olympics tourism surges

Paris residents in Montmartre say their neighborhood resembles Disneyland as a post-Olympics tourism boom drives up housing prices and displaces local businesses.

July 30

Hostage families blast UK and France for moves to recognize Palestinian state

Hostage families and freed captive Emily Damari criticize Britain and France for moves to recognize a Palestinian state while 50 hostages remain held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza.