Sources: AP Le Monde
Mass rioting continues for a third day across France with hundreds reportedly injured and over 735 schools shut, while more than 2,000 people are arrested. 2026-10-2
France records an additional 1,000 deaths as the country grapples with a severe heat wave. 2026-06-28
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu wins his second Palme d'Or for the drama film "Fjord" at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. 2026-05-23
France and the Philippines sign a visiting forces agreement allowing joint military exercises and cooperation in each other's territory. 2026-03-26
France deploys Rafale fighter jets to the UAE in response to Iranian attacks, according to French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot. 2026-03-3
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot announces that France will open a consulate in Greenland in February, signaling its rejection of attempts by the United States to acquire the territory through coercion. 2026-01-14
The French Senate approves amendments to the country's rape law to include a consent-based definition, clarifying that consent must be freely given and cannot be implied by silence or lack of resistance. 2025-10-29
Gisèle Pelicot is awarded the Legion of Honour award, the highest civil order of merit in France, for her courage in testifying in the case about her decades-long sexual abuse. 2025-07-14
A widespread power outage is reported in Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and parts of France, shutting down airports, public transit systems, and many hospitals. 2025-04-28
Mass rioting takes place in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, amid public outrage over the loss of Goma to Rwandan-backed rebels. Multiple embassies are stormed and attacked by anti-government protesters, including the embassies of France, Rwanda, and Uganda. Widespread looting is also reported in the capital. 2025-01-28