A Paris Fire Department chaplain was among those who rushed into a burning Notre-Dame to save artworks, artifacts and relics.
Author: ELIAN PELTIER
France Announces New Security Measures After Surge in Yellow Vest Protest Violence
The government will remove the Paris police chief and ban violent protests in key areas like the Champs-Élysées.
Violence Surges in Paris as ‘Yellow Vest’ Protest Dwindles in Week 18
Protesters smashed luxury shops, a bank and a high-end restaurant, but their numbers were dwarfed by previous Paris demonstrations.
France Repatriates Several Orphan Children Who Were Stranded in Syria
The return of five children of deceased ISIS militants came as a surprise to their families, as France has stalled at repatriating its citizens kept in Syria and Iraq.
France Gets a Taste of Post-Brexit Mayhem
The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
Fabien Clain, Prominent French Voice of ISIS, Is Reported Killed in Syria
Mr. Clain, who had navigated French jihadi circles for two decades, recorded propaganda messages for ISIS.
France, Reaching Out to Youth, Takes Its Great Debate to Twitch
Ten top government officials joined live discussions on Twitch, a platform best known for showing people playing video games.
Sharp Rise in Anti-Semitic Acts in France Stokes Old Fears
A spate of high-profile cases has illustrated the surge. Jewish groups remain skeptical of official promises of action.
Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
Thousands have been injured, including dozens seriously hurt by rubber projectiles. Critics call the police reaction excessive, but officials say officers have performed well.