Two major 2025 film adaptations, "Wicked, partie II" and Edgar Wright's "The Running Man," explore themes of oppression, manipulation, and violence, highlighting contemporary political and social issues.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal returns to France after his release from Algerian prison following diplomatic interventions.
Camilo Castro, detained in Venezuela since June 2025, has been freed and is returning to France, announced President Macron.
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal has been freed from Algerian detention and is set to return to France, expressing hope for mended Franco-Algerian diplomatic ties.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been freed after diplomatic efforts by France, Algeria, and Germany led to his humanitarian pardon in November 2025.
Boualem Sansal's pardon and transfer to Germany signal a significant victory for freedom of expression, marked by broad political and literary support and Franco-German diplomatic cooperation.
The clemency granted to Boualem Sansal after nearly a year in Algerian prison has been welcomed by French politicians as a win for freedom of expression, though concerns remain for other detained French citizens.
Boualem Sansal's release triggers political debate in France, highlighting issues of freedom of expression and Franco-Algerian diplomatic relations.
Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has been pardoned and released by Algeria following German-led diplomatic mediation, easing Franco-Algerian tensions.
Marine Tondelier demands accountability and resignation from Gérald Darmanin over documented police violence during the Sainte-Soline protest, amid investigations and political fallout.
The Paris court of appeal considers Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal for release from prison after his conviction in the Libyan financing scandal, with the decision pending amid cautious reactions.
The Collège de France has canceled a scheduled Palestine conference due to political pressure and security concerns, sparking debate over academic freedom and neutrality.
Iran continues to use hostage diplomacy against France, blending judicial manipulation with political bargaining, as recent detainee exchanges illustrate.
In Marseille, protesters commemorate the rue d’Aubagne disaster and condemn the expulsion of survivor Reda, calling for justice and a presidential pardon.
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 hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from Iranian detention after more than three years but remain unable to leave the country as diplomatic efforts for their full return continue.
After over three years of imprisonment on espionage charges in Iran, French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released and are on their way back to France, announced President Macron.
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.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin’s prison visit to Nicolas Sarkozy has led to a formal complaint alleging conflict of interest and undermining judicial impartiality.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy begins his unprecedented prison sentence under close security at La Santé, accompanied by two security officers in neighboring cells.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy's incarceration sparks mixed reactions from political allies and opponents, highlighting tensions in French politics and justice.
Nicolas Sarkozy becomes the first former French president to be incarcerated, eliciting significant national and international reactions, including from the French government and Sahel countries.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy entered Santé prison on October 21, 2025, prompting emotional public support and family solidarity amid mixed public reactions.
Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyers promptly filed a formal appeal for his release following his incarceration, challenging the grounds of his detention amid his ongoing appeal process.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been incarcerated following his conviction for illicit campaign financing, marking a historic first for a French and EU leader and triggering widespread public and political reactions.
Family-organized support rallies and public demonstrations mark the day of Nicolas Sarkozy's incarceration at the prison de la Santé, highlighting emotional appeals and political dissent.
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy met President Emmanuel Macron days before starting a five-year prison sentence for his role in the Libyan campaign financing case.
French authorities arrested four men involved in a plot to assassinate Vladimir Ossetchkine, a Russian dissident protected under French security.
Twenty-eight French nationals detained by Israel following the Gaza aid flotilla interception are set to be expelled to Greece, as confirmed by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison for involvement in the Libyan financing scandal, igniting political debates in France.
Political responses to Sarkozy's conviction intensify, with calls for a presidential pardon amidst criticisms of the judicial process.
Macron indicates positive developments in negotiations to repatriate French detainees in Iran amidst ongoing public rallies.
Challenges in achieving political compromise in France are mounting as leaders reject negotiation as a virtue.
Critics intensify their condemnation of Macron's government amid rising political tensions.