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French ministers back Marseille's fight against drug gangs. Ministers Darmanin and Nuñez visit Marseille a week after Mehdi Kessaci's murder to reinforce anti-drug trafficking commitment.

France ramps up crackdown amid deadly drug wars. After Mehdi Kessaci's assassination, France tackles escalating drug violence, drawing comparisons to Belgium and the Netherlands in its government crackdown efforts.

French military chief warns nation to prepare for conflict. France’s top military official urges citizens and leaders to brace for potential war, sparking debate over calls for public sacrifice.

614 French infants reported victims of sexual abuse in 2024. An official report reveals alarming figures with 614 infants subjected to sexual violence this year, highlighting a rise in abuse cases.

France’s Senate stalls pension reform as government readies budget backup plan. With pension reform suspended, the government plans a special law to secure the 2026 budget if talks fail, showcasing contingency budget measures.