Rémy Daillet receives six-year sentence for leading a far-right extremist group involved in kidnapping and terrorist activities exploited from the pandemic unrest.
In 2025, France recorded 111 femicides, a 4% increase, with most incidents occurring at victims' or perpetrators' homes and involving knives or firearms.
France faces a devastating surge in child sexual violence, spurring legal reform, advocacy, and prevention efforts amid systemic challenges.
Amel Bouderra and Martine Froger are stepping back from political roles amid legal charges, highlighting ongoing tensions in French politics.
France prepares to suspend classes in 400-500 high schools amid safety threats and damages, with reopenings dependent on improved security.
French prisons have reached a record 90,020 inmates as of September 2026, with overcrowding rates exceeding 140%, prompting human rights alarms and government plans for expansion.
High school and university students across France persist in their protest movement despite violent incidents and strong police presence, with upcoming mobilizations planned.
The reenactment of Delphine Aussaguel’s murder on October 2 deepens the scrutiny on Cédric Jubillar ahead of his appeal trial, highlighting both legal challenges and victim advocacy.
Prosecutors in France have asked for a four-year prison sentence for former minister Rachida Dati on corruption charges linked to Carlos Ghosn, who is being tried in absentia from Lebanon.
Prosecution demands lengthy sentences against two far-right activists in the assassination trial of former rugby star Federico Aramburu in Paris.
French President Macron gathers political leaders amid rising global security crises, revealing political rifts and shifting stances ahead of domestic challenges.
Iran's closure of a French cultural center in Tehran has provoked strong condemnation from France and threatens to worsen bilateral tensions.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi faces a police probe for alleged conflict of interest during 2024 Ligue 1 TV rights negotiations favoring beIN Sports.
The French women's rugby team experienced a rare disciplinary crisis against Australia, receiving multiple red and yellow cards and playing with only 11 players during a crucial match period, yet still securing a narrow victory.
Rachida Dati’s trial for receiving unlawful funds from Renault-Nissan sees defense efforts to postpone her interrogation amid ongoing corruption charges linked to Carlos Ghosn.
Far-right leader Éric Zemmour confirmed his candidacy for France's 2026 presidential election as investigations unfold into an ultraright extremist police officer's planned terrorist acts.
Parliamentary assistant scandals involving MoDem and Socialist Party figures have stirred political controversy and legal proceedings ahead of France's 2027 presidential election.
Rachida Dati's corruption trial begins in Paris with charges linked to payments from former Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn, who is absent from the proceedings.
France's 2027 budget includes €1.5 billion to combat sexist and sexual violence and €2.6 billion for child protection, announced by PM Lecornu.
The corruption trial of Rachida Dati and Carlos Ghosn begins with Transparency International France joining the case, spotlighting alleged payments linked to parliamentary influence and public concerns over political corruption.
A first conviction in the Paris after-school violence scandal coincides with former Mayor Anne Hidalgo's Senate testimony citing collective failure.
Former Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo confessed institutional failings during a Senate probe into sexual violence in extracurricular activities in Paris.
Investigations are underway into allegations of child abuse in Paris's extracurricular programs, while a national sexual violence law faces political debate.
In 2026, judicial actions against local politicians intensify as former Saint-Etienne mayor is sentenced to prison and Paris officials face investigations over after-school violence.
The trial in Paris begins for three defendants accused of violently burglarizing Gianluigi Donnarumma's home, causing 2 million euros in damages and targeting his pregnant fiancée.
French parents remain deeply worried about after-school program safety following a sexual violence scandal, expressing doubts about official measures to restore trust.
Bally Bagayoko, Saint-Denis mayor, is under investigation by the Parquet National Financier for alleged misuse of public funds linked to his RATP employment and a complaint regarding potential role conflicts.
Yann Vezilier, a French DGSE officer sentenced to 20 years in Mali, has been pardoned by the Malian junta leader after diplomatic negotiations, leading to his release after a year in detention.
French and Algerian authorities have detained Mehdi Laribi and Djamel Djeha, key leaders of the DZ Mafia drug trafficking network, underscoring strengthened judicial cooperation.
Clémence Girard of the Paris prosecutor’s office reveals the growing power and organization of narcobandit factions in Île-de-France, highlighting the region’s role as a major drug hub in 2026.
Algeria's arrest of two alleged narcotics traffickers signals cautious progress in security cooperation with France, though formal detentions remain pending.
Algerian and French authorities have apprehended major leaders of the DZ Mafia in a significant move against Marseille drug trafficking.
Recent scandals in France include a potential major political scandal in Nice and a racist video controversy at the French embassy in Congo.
A boycott against a Grenoble concert led to threats against an opposition leader, contrasting with vibrant cultural events at the Festival d’Avignon 2026.
France's child welfare and gender equality policies face criticism for inadequacy and lack of local adaptation, notably in overseas territories where domestic violence and feminicides are disproportionately high.
France’s National Assembly has approved a law imposing life imprisonment for serial child rapists, enhancing child protection measures and addressing systemic failures in social services.
Following revelations in the Lyhanna case, France's Justice Minister has announced reforms addressing judicial dysfunction in pedocriminalité cases while new high-profile legal actions emerge against Gérald Marie.
Paris announces new emergency measures to tackle violence in extracurricular activities following a high-profile child abuse conviction.
A July 2026 official report reveals systemic violence, intimidation, and racial abuse against inmates in the French prison of Condé-sur-Sarthe, urging urgent reforms.
Marine Le Pen's recent sentencing has sparked strong political backlash in France and drawn keen international media attention, raising questions about her political future ahead of 2027.