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Israelis warned to exercise caution in France ahead of renewed violence, protests

French security forces fanned out across Paris on Saturday ahead of protests that authorities fear could turn violent, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez urging police to be "hyper-reactive."

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByREUTERS, ANNA BARSKY, MEITAL SHARABI

Damaged glass at the Lacoste store on Champs-Elysees avenue, the day after clashes during a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France, October 18, 2026.

Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students,

My Word: When Europe fiddles and burns - opinion

France’s riots are more than protests. They reflect a growing assault on national identity, civic values, and the security of Europe’s Jews.

OCTOBER 23, 2026|ByLIAT COLLINS

French forensic and judicial police work at the scene after a drive-by shooting that killed one person and injured several others in Trappes, in the Yvelines department, near Paris, France, October 23, 2026.

Macron says Paris suburb shooting that killed one person was terrorist, racist act

"It is the first time we have had a terrorist act that was planned to kill our compatriots, our children, based on the color of their skin or their religion," Macron said.

OCTOBER 23, 2026|ByREUTERS

Barcelona to report PSG fans to UEFA over offensive banner

Ahead of their 4-2 victory, French supporters unveiled a tifo inspired by the horror film "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," featuring a character with a chainsaw butchering the Catalan club's crest.

OCTOBER 22, 2026|ByWALLA! SPORTS

Some 800 people arrested, one dead, after riotous Paris celebrations post-PSG's soccer trophy win

According to the Paris prosecutor's office, a 24-year-old man died during a motorcycle accident on the Boulevard Périphérique, while 780 people were arrested during celebrations.

MAY 31, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS

General view of the Eiffel Tower as Paris St Germain fans celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League.

PSG beat Arsenal, become Champions League winners for second time

The soccer match was played in Hungary's Puskas Arena, in Budapest, with goals scored by Arsenal's Kai Havertz and PSG's Ousmane Dembele.

MAY 30, 2026ByREUTERS

Paris St Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal.

France has asked prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Global Sumud Flotilla

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says abuses against French activists, including sexual assault and beatings, are being referred to prosecutors.

MAY 29, 2026ByREUTERS

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks in Sweden, May 22, 2026; illustrative.

Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Deputy Mayor of Paris Audrey Pulvar will present the proposal to grant the honorary citizenship of Paris during the next Paris Council meeting in June, where the council will vote on it.

MAY 24, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

Flight AF447 vanished from radar screens on June 1, 2009, with people from 33 nationalities on board, with crash investigators finding the plane's crew had pushed their jet into a stall.

MAY 21, 2026ByREUTERS

Air France planes arrive at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport in Roissy-en-France, near Paris, on April 26, 2023.

Tunisian national arrested for planned terror attack on Louvre or Jewish community in Paris

According to Le Monde, in one conversation, the detainee claimed to know access points that lead to the Louvre and discussed making explosives he could plant at the museum.

MAY 12, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER