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With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics

The head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “the safest place in the world” when the Games open

The Independent UK

A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years

French authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay

The Independent UK

Police Officer Wounded In Knife Attack In Paris

A police officer was wounded in a knife attack in Paris, with the assailant shot and injured. No terrorist motive suspected. Heightened security alert in F...

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French anti-terror police detain alleged Neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of targeting Olympic torch

French anti-terror police have detained an alleged Neo-Nazi sympathizer suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay

The Independent UK

France In Turmoil As It Prepares To 'Host The World' For Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

International Business Times

French Far Right, Rivals In Final Push Ahead Of Decisive Vote

The French far right and its struggling rivals make a final push for votes on Friday ahead of the decisive round of parliamentary elections that were called in a major gamble by centrist President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

30,000 police to be deployed across France in wake of snap election

It comes as several French election candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail

The Independent UK

French security authorities foil plan to attack football events during Paris Olympics

France's security authorities have foiled a plan to attack soccer events during the Paris Olympics, the country's interior minister said Friday.

France 24

French authorities regain full control of New Caledonia's capital after days of deadly unrest

The French interior minister says French authorities in New Caledonia have regained full control of their Pacific territory’s capital after two weeks of unrest that left seven people dead

The Independent UK

Macron, Biden To Discuss Ukraine, Middle East After Marking D-Day

President Emmanuel Macron will host Joe Biden next week for the US leader's first state visit to France after both men attend commemorations for the World War II D-Day landings, with talks set to grapple with Ukraine, the Middle East and trade.

International Business Times

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Macron says French troops will stay in New Caledonia ‘as long as necessary’

France’s president is visiting the Pacific territory where electoral reform plans have led to the worst unrest in years

Evening Standard

Rouen: Police shoot dead armed man attempting to set fire to synagogue in northern France

The incident happened in central Rouen, 80 miles northwest of Paris, early on Friday morning

The Independent UK

Hundreds of police officers hunt for France’s prison-break gang as ‘The Fly’ remains at large

Prison van containing Mohamed Amra ambushed by gunmen in bloody attack that left two guards dead. France’s interior minister calls them ‘public enemies number one’

Al Jazeera

Why are protests against France raging in New Caledonia?

Recent demonstrations against local election reforms by France have turned violent and prompted a lockdown.

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International Business Times

France Accuses Azerbaijan Of Interference In New Caledonia Riots

France accused Azerbaijan on Thursday of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days.

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Al Jazeera

France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra

Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.

International Business Times

French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

Radio France Internationale

High security and fanfare welcome OIympic flame to port city of Marseille

The 19th century French sailing ship "Belem" on Wednesday sailed into the southern port of Marseille carrying the Olympic flame – after its 12-day, 12,000-kilometre voyage from Greece. Some 6,000 police were deployed for the ship's arrival, with a highly choreographed ceremony marking the first major security test for organisers…

Radio France Internationale

France commends Morocco's support in counterterrorism efforts ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has praised Morocco's cooperation in the fight against terrorism, amid security concerns over the 2024 Paris Olympic Games taking place this summer.

Radio France Internationale

France imposes curfew on minors in Guadeloupe in bid to cut crime

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has ordered a curfew for minors in Pointe-à-Pitre, the economic capital of Guadeloupe, in an attempt to address a crimewave in the French overseas department.

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