France

At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk

The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism released data on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel events, with a number of them being classified as high-risk events.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 24, 2026.
FILE PHOTO: French high school students block the access to the Lycee Paul Eluard high school as they protest to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions, in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 30, 2026.

Teenager's hand blown off as French school protests enter third week

Students carry out a blocking protest at the Lycee Lamartine secondary school during a day of nationwide public sector strikes and demonstrations, in Paris, on September 29, 2026.

High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement

A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.

Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France


French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks

Mediapart, in a report published on Monday, reviewed dozens of private messages from 2013-2015 that it said showed a pattern of antisemitic and conspiratorial rhetoric.

Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party, listens to the speech of Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and member of parliament, in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, September 13, 2026.

Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

In a two-hour meeting with seven survivors in France, where Leo is on a three-city weekend visit, the pope met privately with each of the victims and heard proposals for how to improve the Church.

Pope Leo on the day of a candlelight procession, at the Grotto of the Apparitions, also known as the Grotto of Massabielle, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes during his four-day apostolic journey to France, in Lourdes, France, September 27, 2026.

On This Day: Jean-Francois Champollion announces his success at decoding the Rosetta Stone

The Rosetta Stone is inscribed with an official decree carved in three different languages: two forms of Egyptian script, hieroglyphs and Demotic, as well as ancient Greek.

The Rosetta Stone.

Explora I: A luxury cruise between Italy and the French Riviera - review

Three days aboard a floating luxury resort, sailing from Italy to Monaco with sunrise yoga, endless pools, fine dining, and a taste of life at sea.

A view of Explora I's Astern Pool.

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Nearly one million people attend Pope Leo's open-air mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 people to Paris's Champs-Élysées on Saturday, urging Catholics to seek happiness in faith rather than material goods during an outdoor Mass.

Pope Leo visits France Saturday, 26th September 2026

France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says

Macron also said a US ban on diesel exports, which the White House has denied is under consideration, would be "catastrophic," both globally and for the US economy.

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight

French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux told reporters the clearance for the overflight was "in full conformity with international law."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane, Wing of Zion, pictured flying on September 24, 2026.

Blow to Maccabi Tel Aviv opponent ahead of EuroLeague opener

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces ASVEL on Thursday, as French media reports Theis's replacement will miss opener and several players remain in doubt.

Remains uncertain. Clark.