French authorities are closing up to 500 schools following weeks of nationwide student protests, violent clashes, and more than 5,000 arrests.

The G7 announced it will release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil over four months to combat soaring global fuel prices.

As France's parliament faces gridlock and potential collapse, experts warn that the far-right Rassemblement National has evolved into a formidable political force with a realistic path to power.

Pope Leo XIV opened his four-day visit to France by warning that rapid technological advancement and machines could undermine human agency and dignity.

France is sending soldiers, radars, and air-defense systems to safeguard Saudi Arabia's Yanbu energy hub after a wave of Houthi missile and drone strikes.

European capitals are accelerating defense preparations and civic resilience as intelligence assessments warn of escalating Russian hybrid threats and potential provocations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney became the first Canadian head of government to visit Saint Pierre and Miquelon, meeting French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategic cooperation.

Leaders from France, Lebanon, and Jordan convened in Paris to evaluate military aid for the Lebanese Armed Forces and plan future security arrangements ahead of the UNIFIL mandate's expiration.

After nearly two centuries in France, the 16th-century Codex Azcatitlán has returned to Mexico for an exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology.

Finland has officially joined France's European nuclear deterrence initiative as its tenth partner, strengthening bilateral defense ties outside of NATO.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi that any deployment of European military personnel to Ukraine would trigger a direct war against Russia.

France's top court has blocked a social media ban for under-15s, citing violations of freedom of expression and inadequate privacy safeguards.

France's highest legal authority has blocked a sweeping law designed to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, citing infringements on fundamental freedoms.

French emergency crews have contained a massive wildfire near Bordeaux, though tensions persist over government response times and aging firefighting equipment.

The French Parliament approved legislation requiring major social media platforms to block users under 15, with new accounts barred from September 2026.

France’s National Assembly has approved a restrictive assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults, marking a milestone in the nation's end-of-life debate.

President Emmanuel Macron led a historic Bastille Day parade in Paris, featuring 7,600 troops and allied support for Ukraine amidst regional tensions.

Two improvised explosive devices detonated in central Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic visit, testing the stability of the new government.

Two coordinated explosions struck downtown Damascus during French President Emmanuel Macron's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The attacks occurred as the nations announced a move to restore diplomatic representation despite ongoing security concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron remains unharmed after two explosions occurred near his hotel during his state visit to Damascus. Meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa proceeded as planned to discuss economic and reconstruction agreements.