France

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have taken charge of an investigation after a gunman killed one person and wounded five others in a drive-by shooting near Paris.

France has confirmed the first-ever human case of the Shamonda virus following the death of an immunocompromised patient in Lyon. The insect-borne pathogen, previously found only in livestock, is under close European surveillance.

A Johannesburg Lions rugby player was found dead at a team hotel in France ahead of a scheduled fixture against La Rochelle, prompting an investigation.

A collision between a freight train and a minibus at the Channel Tunnel's Coquelles loading platform in France left 19 people injured, though no fatalities have been reported.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined French high school students protesting deteriorating education conditions and teacher shortages as nationwide school closures continued.

A 14-year-old student opened fire with a shotgun at Joseph-Lakanal middle school in Aubagne, France, wounding a teacher and the principal.

France has suspended stun grenade use during student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand and hundreds were injured in nationwide unrest.

France has temporarily halted the deployment of stun grenades in student demonstrations following a severe injury in Lens, where a 15-year-old boy lost a hand.

The chief executive of the Eiffel Tower's operating company is stepping down after an investigation into the exclusion of female staff during a BAPS Hindu group visit.

A crowded dinghy carrying 105 people capsized off the coast of Wissant, France, leaving three dead and dozens injured. French officials report the fatalities were caused by crushing rather than drowning.

An estimated 700,000 to 800,000 people gathered at the Place de la Concorde for a Mass led by Pope Leo XIV. The event underscored the challenges of balancing religious expression with France’s separation of church and state.

A regional train derailment in Normandy left 44 people injured, with an 18-year-old woman in critical condition. French police suspect potential sabotage after a rail fragment was found on the track.

George and Amal Clooney have evacuated their primary residence in Brignoles, France, as wildfires sweep across southern Europe. The couple penned a letter expressing concern for the community and pledging to help it recover.

French lawmakers approved a bill requiring social media companies to verify user ages and restrict access for minors. The measure aims to protect young people from the psychological risks of unregulated digital content.