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Eleven French nationals have been arrested in Thailand since summer for transporting cannabis, allegedly duped into acting as drug mules through fake holiday offers. French authorities are investigating the trafficking network.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez revealed that 308 people have been arrested in connection with wildfires across France this season, with approximately two-thirds facing arson charges. The figure marks an unusually high arrest toll as the southwestern Gironde fire situation stabilizes.
French authorities have launched a murder inquiry following the discovery of remains belonging to five infants at a residence in Orange. The discovery emerged after a woman gave birth to a healthy baby and her partner found decomposed remains in boxes stored within their apartment.
Two firefighters have lost their lives battling a fire near Bordeaux Airport in southwestern France. The blaze broke out near the airport's long-term parking area, forcing partial disruption to flight operations.
France has become the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15, following overwhelming parliamentary approval. The law takes effect from September for new accounts and January for existing ones.
France's parliament is moving quickly to pass legislation banning social media access for children under 15 and restricting mobile phone use in secondary schools, with a final vote scheduled before the summer recess.
France has doubled down on its commitment to the International Criminal Court, pushing back against US criticism that the institution undermines national sovereignty. The dispute highlights deepening transatlantic tensions over global justice mechanisms.
Firefighters in France are tackling two major blazes that have destroyed more than 1,300 hectares of forest south of Paris. Police have arrested two people on suspicion of deliberately starting the fires.
A major wildfire engulfed the historic Fontainebleau forest south of Paris this week, prompting authorities to suspect deliberate ignition. The blaze, spread across 800 hectares, forced evacuations and deployment of hundreds of firefighters.
Paris prosecutors have initiated a formal investigation following statements made by a Paraguayan lawmaker regarding French football captain Kylian Mbappé, marking an unusual intersection of international politics and sports.
European champions Spain advanced to the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over injury-depleted Belgium on Friday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute.
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has warned his squad to ignore congratulations for their World Cup run so far, declaring the team will only assess their campaign if they capture the tournament title.
France has announced the successful recovery and discharge of its first confirmed Ebola patient, a humanitarian doctor who contracted the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo before returning home.