The private Facebook group, called the Ligue du LOL, was behind waves of online mockery of women in journalism, often those who were feminists.
Tag: France
France Dispatch: As Migrant Routes Shift, a French Mayor Offers Shelter
Bayonne, near the Spanish border, is on the front line of a migration crisis, putting the city’s leader in conflict with the Macron government for offering aid to undocumented foreigners.
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.
Violent ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests in Week 13
Protesters turned out in lower numbers in France but showed no sign of letting up the pressure on the government of President Emmanuel Macron.
Attempted Raid on News Site’s Offices Prompts Outcry in France
Prosecutors tried to search the offices of Mediapart after it published recordings of Alexandre Benalla, a former presidential aide who is the target of several investigations in France.
France Recalls Ambassador to Italy, Revealing Strains at Europe’s Core
Building tensions reached a breaking point after Italy’s deputy prime minister, Luigi Di Maio, met this week in France with a Yellow Vest leader.
Feature: The Right-Wing Pundit ‘Hashtag Triggering’ France
In the country’s free-speech wars, he has fashioned himself as a champion of French identity.
Potato or Hand Grenade? A Rusty Bombshell at a Chip Factory
An unexploded bomb from World War I was discovered at a factory in Hong Kong after being harvested with potatoes in France.
Sex Crime Reports Are Up in France. Officials See a #MeToo Effect.
A government analysis found victims increasingly willing to talk to the authorities. It was published as two police officers were convicted in a closely watched rape case.
Court in France Upholds Police Use of Golf-Ball-Size Rubber Bullets
The projectiles have caused many injuries, including lost eyes, in the Yellow Vest protests. The police say the weapons are needed to keep the peace.