Nantes experiences a sharp increase in gunfire attacks linked to drug trafficking conflicts, with multiple shootings in previously safe neighborhoods during November 2025.
TotalEnergies is sued in Paris over allegations of supporting Mozambican forces accused of war crimes near its LNG project, with new evidence showing early awareness of abuses.
A significant data breach at Pajemploi has potentially exposed personal data of up to 1.2 million childcare workers, with Urssaf taking steps to secure the platform and alert users.
The Louvre has closed its Campana gallery due to discovered structural weaknesses in supporting beams, prompting safety measures and triggering a major renovation plan.
Guadeloupe transfers 211 inmates from overcrowded Basse-Terre prison to a new facility enhancing conditions and planning further expansions.
Xavier Emmanuelli, founder of Samu social and co-founder of Médecins sans frontières, died at 87, leaving a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Authorities in Ardèche continue searching for a 74-year-old man swept away by floodwaters as severe rain-induced flooding impacts southeastern France.
A fire in a Brest apartment building on November 16 led to multiple evacuations and hospitalizations, with emergency services swiftly intervening.
A 12-year-old boy was critically shot at a drug dealing point in Grenoble, revealing ongoing youth-involved drug violence and prompting increased police calls.
Camilo Castro, detained in Venezuela since June 2025, has been freed and is returning to France, announced President Macron.
An American pedophile wanted by the FBI was arrested in Alsace, France, charged with raping his adopted son and under investigation for further abuse.
The Oléron vehicle attack suspect faces attempted murder charges amid investigations highlighting his impaired mental state and abandoned links to terrorism allegations.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have declined to take charge of the Oléron car attack investigation, leaving the local prosecutor’s office in control despite suspicions of the suspect's recent radicalization.
French customs begin comprehensive inspections of all Shein packages arriving at Paris airport amid legal actions over non-compliant and illegal items.
A boat disintegration off Dunkirk led to the rescue of 94 migrants on November 6, underscoring the dangers of Channel crossings and the importance of coordinated maritime rescue operations.
The Cour des comptes condemns the Louvre's focus on acquisitions over essential security upgrades, exposing weaknesses after a major burglary.
A driver deliberately rammed pedestrians and cyclists on Île d'Oléron, injuring nine people and prompting an arrest amid an ongoing investigation.
A deliberate vehicle attack on Île d’Oléron injured multiple pedestrians and cyclists; suspect arrested and investigation underway.
French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from Iranian detention but remain in Tehran pending full release amidst an ongoing prisoner exchange involving Iranian detainee Mahdieh Esfandiari.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces the release of Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris from detention in Iran, ending their nearly four-year imprisonment on espionage charges.
A 31-year-old man with a significant criminal past has been charged with vehicular homicide after a hit-and-run in Lille killed 19-year-old Mathis, with nitrous oxide found in his vehicle.
Laurent Mauvignier wins the 2025 Prix Goncourt for his novel 'La Maison vide,' while Adélaïde de Clermont-Tonnerre clinches the Renaudot Prize for 'Je voulais vivre,' marking major literary achievements in France.
Dahbia Benkired will not appeal her life sentence for the brutal murder of 12-year-old Lola Daviet, providing closure to a high-profile and complex case in France.
French investigations and government threats intensify against Shein following the sale of childlike sex dolls, prompting company cooperation and product removals.
Renaud Revel, a revered French journalist and former editor-in-chief of L'Express, has died at 71 after a long illness, leaving behind a notable legacy including a newly completed book.
Two Bobigny police officers face charges of rape and sexual assault against a detained woman, with contested claims of consent complicating the case.
Two more suspects have been charged following the audacious jewel theft at the Louvre, raising the number of accused to five as the stolen items remain missing.
Two individuals are missing after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in Nyons, Drôme, amid heavy rains and an orange flood alert.
Five new suspects, including a principal burglar linked by DNA, have been arrested in the ongoing investigation of the Louvre's €88 million jewellery heist, with the priceless stolen items still missing.
A woman’s attempted bus hijacking in Saint-Malo leads to terrorism-related charges and a public safety response including a psychological support unit.
Two recent violent jewelry thefts in France—the 88 million euro Louvre heist and a Marseille burglary targeting a retired jeweler couple—are under intense police investigation.
Paris prosecutor to provide updates on the Louvre jewel heist investigation amid security concerns and suspect arrests.
Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit Jamaica in recorded history, has caused massive destruction and casualties, while now threatening Cuba with renewed strength.
The French village of Miquelon is relocating homes to evade rising sea levels, backed by government funds and amid mixed local reactions.
France ordered UNIFIL peacekeepers to shoot down an Israeli drone after it dropped a grenade near their patrols in southern Lebanon, prompting sharp condemnations from the UN and France against Israeli military actions.
France quietly restarts evacuations of Palestinians from Gaza after summer pause caused by security concerns and social media controversies.
A child was killed and two others seriously injured when a car lost control at a rally in La Réunion, prompting an involuntary manslaughter investigation and suspension of the event.
Authorities have arrested two suspects connected to the swift and daring theft of €88 million in crown jewels from the Louvre, highlighting major security flaws at the museum.
Following the audacious theft at the Louvre, treasured French jewels have been transferred to the Bank of France amid ongoing security concerns.
A 13-year-old boy in Besançon has been charged for raping and filming a 9-year-old child, with judicial authorities clarifying an 8-year-old involved cannot be held criminally responsible.
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