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Gunman kills one, wounds four in town outside Paris

12-year-old among victims in random shooting near Paris

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Police officers intervene on a site of a petrol station where a man opened fire from his car, killing one person and injuring four others according to police sources, in Trappes, Paris' suburb on October 23, 2026.

France unrest: UAE citizens urged to avoid gatherings

France braces for unrest as UAE issues caution for Emirati nationals

France braces for unrest as UAE warns citizens to stay vigilant

France reports first human Shamonda virus case

Human infection ‘an exceptional case involving severely immunocompromised patient’

The Shamonda virus, which belongs to the Orthobunyavirus group and is typically transmitted to animals by small biting insects, was first detected in Europe this summer. Picture for illustrative purposes only.

Saudi-Houthi conflict: 7 big developments on October 21

Houthi attacks, Macron’s visit, Turkish troop plans and growing Western military support

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman accompanies French President Emmanuel Macron after a meeting at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on October 21, 2026.

France’s prime minister calls for localised curfews

Lecornu defends the work of police officers faced with violent groups of people

Protesters wear masks during an anti-government demonstration in central Tirana on October 19, 2026, as protests continued for a seventh consecutive day over university conditions and demands for the resignation of Albania's Prime Minister.

Macron arrives in Kuwait to begin four-nation Gulf tour

Macron's Kuwait trip focuses on bilateral relations

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) gestures as the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah welcomes him upon arrival at Kuwait International Airport, in Kuwait City on October 19, 2026.

Rolex store looted amid violent protests in France

Nearly 1,800 arrested and over 500 police injured in nationwide unrest

Rolex store looted in Marseille amid violent protests sweeping France, leaving shops ransacked and public buildings damaged.

Moment historic French town hall spire falls in flames

Masked rioters set fire to the 143-year-old town hall as nationwide protests turn violent

Rioters broke into the town hall at around 6pm and started the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze late into the night, while several nearby businesses were looted.

France riots spread as shops are looted and fires rage

Mass looting and clashes with police leave Paris streets in devastation

This photograph shows a fire burning and destroying the city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during ongoing protest action against the "high cost of living", in Limoges, central France on October 17, 2026 as part of a nationwide call for mobilisation bringing together various groups expressing their anger: former "Yellow Vest", secondary school and university students, climate activists and even farmers.

Saad Lamjarred sentenced to 10 years for rape

Lamjarred maintains his innocence and plans to take the case to France’s top court

Lamjarred intends to challenge the ruling before France’s Court of Cassation, one of his lawyers, Marie Burguburu said.

Pope promises sex abuse victims to prevent further harm

Pope’s landmark France visit stirs fervour, calls for peace and dignity

Pope Leo XIV (C) takes part in a torchlight procession following the Rosary Prayer at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, southwestern France, on September 27, 2026 on the third day of his visit to France.

France working on UN resolution for Hormuz navigation

Paris pushes Security Council action to safeguard vital Hormuz shipping lane

France working on UN resolution for Strait of Hormuz navigation

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