The authorities said the inquiry would aim to uncover any crimes committed on French territory or against French citizens.
Author: AURELIEN BREEDEN
Notre-Dame Construction Resumes in Paris, but Worries About Lead Remain
Officials had shut down the work site over concerns about lead contamination. While stricter decontamination measures are now in place, concerns over safety persist.
Franky Zapata Crosses English Channel on Hoverboard on 2nd Try
The French inventor’s jet-powered machine crossed from France to Britain in about 22 minutes. He had fallen into the sea on his previous attempt 10 days ago.
Body of Concertgoer Found in France Fuels Anger Over Use of Force
The body of Steve Maia Caniço was found in the Loire river, over a month after he disappeared at a concert that was broken up by police with tear gas.
Vincent Lambert, Frenchman at Center of Right-to-Die Case, Dies at 42
Mr. Lambert, a nurse who was left in a vegetative state after a 2008 accident, had been taken off life support. The case bitterly divided his family.
6 Men Are Found Guilty of Planning an Attack Against Roma in France
Online rumors suggesting that Roma were kidnapping children had led to an outburst of violence against them in March.
France Will Debate a Bill to Stop Online Hate Speech. What’s at Stake?
The plan, which is up for discussion in Parliament this week, would make it mandatory for online platforms to remove hateful content in less than 24 hours. Critics worry about censorship.
French Court Clears Way to End Life Support for Man in Vegetative State
The family of Vincent Lambert, 42, has been bitterly divided over his fate for a decade because he did not leave written instructions about his end-of-life wishes.
Marine Le Pen Is Ordered to Stand Trial Over ISIS Tweets
The far-right leader was charged with disseminating violent images, a crime in France, after posting photographs of Islamic State killings in 2015.
Lyon Bomb Suspect Told Police He Pledged Allegiance to ISIS
The exact motivations of the suspect, identified as Mohamed M., remain unclear. There has been no claim of responsibility by the Islamic State.