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France

GoFundMe wont cancel fundraiser for French policeman who killed teen

More than one million euros have been donated for the police officer, who has been charged with homicide over the shooting of a 17-year-old boy.

03/07/2023

World News

Faith in UK gov plunges, while rising elsewhere in Europe - poll

In 2006, Brits trusted their government far more so than in other major European states. Now the tables have turned.

03/07/2023

Tech News

Why is social media being blamed for fueling riots in France?

Riots were triggered after a 17-year-old called Nahel was shot by French police. Social media is now being partly blamed for adding fuel to the fire.

03/07/2023

France

French riots ease as arrests on Sunday night fall

Tens of thousands of police have been deployed to quell violent unrest that has rocked cities across France.

02/07/2023

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WATCH: Security in Paris after nights of protests

Armed officers and large groups of police gathered in Paris on Saturday following four straight nights of rioting and looting across France.

02/07/2023

Ukraine

Ukrainian commander says French tanks inadequate for counteroffensive

Ukraine continues to press Western allies for hardware and training assistance as it seeks to take advantage of confusion and low morale on the Russian side.

02/07/2023

World News

Take a look at Europe's new LGBT+ retirement communities

New communities for senior LGBTQ+ people are cropping up across Europe. Their aim? To create safe spaces which fight against social marginalisation.

02/07/2023

France

French prime minister condemns car ramming attack on mayor's home

Authorities said the incident was an apparent attempt to burn down the local official's house.

02/07/2023

France

The best photos from across Europe this week

The best photos from across Europe this week

02/07/2023

My Europe Series

France's working on a new immigration bill. It's proving controversial

In France, introducing new immigration laws seems almost like a governmental rite of passage.

02/07/2023

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WATCH: Officers deployed in Bordeaux after police violence rally

The unrest was sparked by the killing of 17-year-old Nahel, which revived longstanding grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's low-income and multi-ethnic suburbs.

01/07/2023

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WATCH: Looting and vandalism erupt in Lyon on fourth night of riots

France on Friday deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armoured vehicles to tackle a fourth straight night of violent protests after the fatal police shooting of a teenager.

01/07/2023

France

France deploys 45,000 officers for fifth night of urban violence

Some 2,800 people have been arrested since 17-year-old Nahel was shot by an officer on Tuesday. The incident has stirred up long-simmering tensions between police and young people who struggle with poverty, unemployment and racial discrimination.

01/07/2023

Culture news

Bach and Hip-hop dancers battle stereotypes in French performance art

Dancers in balaclavas surprised the audience in Marseille with a performance filled with Bach classics mixed with hip-hop music.

01/07/2023

France

Paris Saint-Germain coach questioned by police over racism allegations

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier and his son have been detained in an investigation into racism allegations at one of his former clubs.

30/06/2023

France

Macron calls for parents' 'responsibility' amid riots in France

Protests erupted after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy on Tuesday, feeding deep-seated concerns about police violence and systemic racism inside the country.

30/06/2023

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Police shooting of a French teen prompts protests and tear gas

Tear gas fired at people protesting over the police shooting of a teenager in France

29/06/2023

Culture news

Controversial artist in court for posting sexts of French politician

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky defended posting explicit images of Paris mayoral candidate Benjamin Griveaux as "artistic freedom".

29/06/2023

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WATCH: Cars burn in Paris suburb as anger grows over police shooting

Around 2,000 French security forces were deployed on Wednesday evening amid fears of more violent protests.

29/06/2023

France

French police, protesters clash for second night after fatal shooting

Police clashed with protesters overnight just hours after French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting death of a 17-year-old delivery driver by police “inexcusable” and pleaded for calm while justice takes its course.

29/06/2023