Far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for police officer who shot boy, triggering riots

Jean Messiha hailed in a tweet what he called an “historic symbol of national generosity” while announcing the closing of the crowdfunding campaign at midnight Tuesday for the family of the jailed officer, identified only as Florian M.

Macron pledges to repair riot-damaged schools and town halls

Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop

The grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel, identified only as Nadia, said in a telephone interview with French news broadcaster BFM TV, 'Don’t break windows, buses ... schools. We want to calm things down.'

Macron scraps trip amid rioting across France, as loved ones bury teen slain by police

In the violence sparked by the teen's death on Tuesday, some 2,400 persons have been arrested since the riots began.

Youths clash with French police, loot stores in 4th day of riots triggered by fatal police shooting

The deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old has shocked the nation.

Knife attack at park in French Alps critically wounds 4 young children

Witnesses reported scenes of terror as the man roamed the park, ambushing victims with his blade.

In Cannes, standing ovations stretch on and on — but they’re designed to

The Cannes Film Festival is on, which means stopwatches are out.

Ukraine’s Zelensky makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Macron

Macron’s office announced the Paris leg of Zelensky’s trip, and France dispatched a plane to pick up Zelensky in Germany.

Eight remain missing after building collapses in Marseille

Police have yet to confirm the apparent disappearance of a ninth person who lived in a next-door building.

French government survives 2 no-confidence votes over pensions

The tensions in the political arena have been echoed on the streets, marked by intermittent protests and strikes in various sectors, from transport to energy and sanitation workers.