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Muslim worshipper's murder in mosque raises concern over Islamophobia in France

The fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in a mosque in southern France has sparked controversy over the handling of Islamophobic crimes, with Muslim leaders and the victim's family criticising what they consider to be a delayed and inadequate government response. MPs held a minute's silence for the young victim…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025

French doctors protest 'medical desert' reforms they say threaten independence

French doctors and medical interns were on strike Monday and they are planning demonstrations across the country Tuesday to protest against bill in the National Assembly and government proposals aimed at addressing the problem of medical deserts, which they say puts undue constraints on the profession.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2025

Yoon's trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here's what to know

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol has appeared at his criminal trial on rebellion charges

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025

Downtown Seoul tense as court rules on President Yoon’s impeachment

Thousands of police were deployed in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court due to possible fallout from the ruling.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2025

Marine Le Pen judge given police protection after death threats

A police investigation into the threats is underway

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

French bill seeks to close consent loopholes in sexual assault law

French lawmakers are debating a major change to how rape is defined in the country’s penal code – an amendment that would make it clear that sex without consent is a crime.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2025

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on Yoon's impeachment

South Korea’s Constitutional Court will rule Friday on whether to dismiss impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

A look at the events leading up to Constitutional Court’s ruling on South Korean President Yoon

Following months of deliberation, South Korea’s Constitutional Court will decide this week whether to uphold the legislature’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief imposition of martial law in December and formally remove him from office or restore his presidential powers

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

French citizens jailed in Iran since 2022 'must be freed' says Macron

French authorities have reiterated their support for two French citizens who have spent more than thirty-four months behind bars in Iran. Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, a couple, were arrested in May 2022 and are accused of espionage. France has described them as "state hostages" and says they are innocent.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 31, 2025

Power to the people! Versailles reveals hidden halls to celebrate 150 years of the Third Republic

The Château de Versailles is honouring an overlooked heritage — and the highly symbolic role played by the former royal residence in the life of French democracy even today.

Euronews · Mar 30, 2025