More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has highlighted a sharp fall in successful Channel crossings since the start of the year. Euronews · Aug 4
People evacuating their homes in Bordeaux as French wildfires force 220,000 to flee: ‘The air is unbreathable’ Exclusive: Travellers continue to venture to Bordeaux as wildfire threat lingers The Independent UK · Jul 27
France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Coming days are ‘absolutely critical’ for firefighters before temperatures rise again this week, officials say The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Macron rallies government response as wildfires ravage south-west France French President Emmanuel Macron convened ministers on Monday before heading to south-west France, where wildfires have displaced hundreds of thousands and a new heatwave threatens to reignite the flames. Radio France Internationale · Jul 27
Bordeaux under threat as France and Spain battle 'unprecedented' wildfires The fire in southwest France was about 15 kilometres away from Bordeaux on Sunday, as authorities in France and Spain battled wildfires that have forced roughly 300,000 people from their homes across both countries. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the situation in Bordeaux as "unprecedented", while Spain's Avila region suffered… France 24 · Jul 26
Pedro Sánchez says Spain is suffering effects of climate crisis as firefighters battle wildfires in France Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions while another heatwave forecast The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain ‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
Wildfire in southern France under control, blaze rages on in Spain Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves. Euronews · Jul 22
Fifty-nine arrested over French wildfires, as Fontainebleau blaze continues A total of 59 people have been arrested across France over suspected deliberate or accidental arson, including two in connection with the wildfire still sweeping through the Fontainebleau forest southeast of Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said. Radio France Internationale · Jul 14
France plane crash: Eleven killed in skydiving flight tragedy Half of the victims were reportedly nurses who were planning to skydive for the first time Evening Standard · Jun 28
UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UK The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
PSG celebrations marred by violence as French authorities report 890 arrests French authorities have arrested over 890 people after outbreaks of violence followed Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory on Saturday, as the government defended its policing operation amid sharp criticism from the right. Radio France Internationale · Jun 1
Paris Deploys 22,000 Police During PSG Title Celebrations, 780 Arrested, 57 Officers Injured French authorities deployed 22,000 police officers after PSG's Champions League victory celebrations turned violent, resulting in hundreds of arrests and dozens of injured officers across the country. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
France detains hundreds of rioters after Paris Saint-German wins Champions League French police have detained over 400 people involved in violent clashes after Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League title The Independent UK · May 31
Euronews · May 29 France sees as sharp rise in anti-Jewish, anti-Christian and anti-Muslim acts, says government In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society".
Radio France Internationale · May 17 France’s 'free party' crackdown ignites debate over who controls public space In a quarry between Nantes and Rennes, DJ Maël Péneau once played drum and bass records for three days straight to thousands of "free party" ravers. Thirty years on, a proposed law would put the organisers of events like these behind bars.
Radio France Internationale · May 7 PSG victory celebrations turn violent with arrests and injuries in Paris Paris police arrested 127 people and reported that 11 people were injured, including one seriously, after violence broke out during celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said on Thursday.
Euronews · May 3 French interior minister vows tougher action against illegal raves The French interior minister has vowed to clamp down harder on illegal rave gatherings after tens of thousands attended an authorised event this weekend.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in UK and Europe, analysts say Iranian intelligence apparently using intermediaries to sow fear with attacks frequently on Jewish targets
The Independent UK · Apr 14 Kanye West postpones Marseille concert ‘until further notice’ as France weighs entry ban Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is exploring ‘every possibility’
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3 Court overturns police ban on Muslim gathering near Paris The Paris Administrative Court on Friday suspended a police ban on a major Muslim gathering near the capital less than two hours before it was due to begin, allowing the event to go ahead.
The Independent UK · Mar 30 France probes possible Iran link after bomb attack foiled outside Bank of America French authorities are investigating a suspected link to Iran after thwarting a bomb attack outside a Bank of American building in Paris on the weekend
The Independent UK · Mar 28 ‘Bomb attack’ at Bank of America in Paris thwarted by police One suspect, holding a lighter, was attempting to ignite a device, according to reports
The Independent UK · Mar 28 French police thwart a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris French authorities say that police have stopped a suspected bombing outside a Bank of America building in Paris
Radio France Internationale · Feb 16 French minister in Algeria to ease relations, while journalist remains jailed A visit to Algiers by French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez marks a cautious attempt by Paris and Algiers to reset ties, with key disputes still hanging over the relationship.