President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup

France has maintained some 1,500 troops in Niger since the July coup and refused a request by the new junta for its ambassador to leave.

French activists protest racism and police brutality while officers are on guard for key events

The protesters’ demands include tougher rules limiting the use of firearms by police; an independent body to replace the internal agency tasked with investigating police abuses; and massive state investment in low-income neighborhoods.

France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says

It will include a ban on disposable vapes, which she said 'are giving bad habits to young people.'

Far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for police officer who shot boy, triggering riots

Jean Messiha hailed in a tweet what he called an “historic symbol of national generosity” while announcing the closing of the crowdfunding campaign at midnight Tuesday for the family of the jailed officer, identified only as Florian M.

Macron pledges to repair riot-damaged schools and town halls

Grandmother of French teen shot dead by police officer pleads with rioters to stop

The grandmother of 17-year-old Nahel, identified only as Nadia, said in a telephone interview with French news broadcaster BFM TV, 'Don’t break windows, buses ... schools. We want to calm things down.'

Macron scraps trip amid rioting across France, as loved ones bury teen slain by police

In the violence sparked by the teen's death on Tuesday, some 2,400 persons have been arrested since the riots began.

Youths clash with French police, loot stores in 4th day of riots triggered by fatal police shooting

The deadly police shooting of a 17-year-old has shocked the nation.

Knife attack at park in French Alps critically wounds 4 young children

Witnesses reported scenes of terror as the man roamed the park, ambushing victims with his blade.

In Cannes, standing ovations stretch on and on — but they’re designed to

The Cannes Film Festival is on, which means stopwatches are out.