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A distressing photograph from the English Channel shows a baby and other young children being loaded onto an overcrowded migrant boat heading for the UK, while French police and tourists observed from the beach.
French police have successfully dismantled a cross-border network involved in the smuggling of counterfeit cigarettes, which had links to Belgium, following a previous operation by Spanish and French forces against a similar smuggling ring.
A police officer in Villeurbanne, France, was followed to his personal vehicle and then attacked with stones by a group of individuals after finishing his shift.
As firefighters continue to battle major wildfires that have ravaged 42,000 hectares in southwestern France, authorities are also working to prevent burglaries in areas evacuated due to the fires, some of which have now been stabilized.
French police have arrested a man in Paris suspected of stabbing three women. The attacks occurred late morning, and the motives are currently unknown.
A police officer in Meurthe-et-Moselle is facing a criminal investigation after videos of him making 'inadmissible' insults circulated on social media, prompting administrative and judicial inquiries into public insult and sexist outrage.
Argentina secured a spot in the World Cup final after a thrilling victory over England in the semifinals, with Lionel Messi leading the team's performance. Celebrations erupted in Argentina following the win, as fans anticipate the final match against Spain.
French authorities have decorated Romanian police officers for their role in capturing Mohamed Amra, one of France's most wanted drug traffickers. This recognition comes as French President Macron is in Syria for talks ahead of a NATO summit.
A warship has moved to waters off Cork, Ireland, as French police join local gardaí in a land-based security operation that is expected to continue until Friday afternoon.
French police reportedly stumbled upon a stolen Picasso painting, valued at £13 million and depicting Marie-Thérèse Walter, during a drug raid.
The 2026 World Cup has seen various developments, including Ivory Coast player Elye Wahi being denied a visa to enter Canada due to an investigation, and fans flocking to Mexico City's cathedral to pray for victory. The tournament also highlighted refugee players and high stadium attendance.
The National Police arrested a man in Badalona who was found to be concealing 225.5 kilograms of cocaine in his car, which was under a 'discreet surveillance' request from French police.
French police are investigating claims that an alleged rapist sought advice from Joel Pelicot, who is serving a 20-year sentence for orchestrating the rape of his ex-wife. The inquiry focuses on potential connections between the two cases.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final, but the victory celebrations in Paris were overshadowed by widespread riots, car burnings, and hundreds of arrests. Arsenal players and manager Mikel Arteta expressed their disappointment following the loss.
Police in Saône-et-Loire, France, have issued a warning to motorists about potentially intoxicated wild animals, urging them to drive cautiously due to the animals' unpredictable behavior. This phenomenon is linked to certain deer species consuming fermented fruits.
A CRS police officer in Var, France, was dragged for about 40 meters after attempting to retrieve car keys from an intoxicated driver during a traffic stop near the Bandol toll booth. The officer was injured, and the driver was apprehended.
French police have issued a peculiar warning to drivers about "drunk" deer, advising caution on roads as the animals may be intoxicated from eating fermented apples. This unusual alert aims to prevent accidents caused by the disoriented wildlife.
French police have arrested a 15-year-old hacker suspected of attacking the state portal ANTS and offering to sell millions of sensitive citizen records.
French police have launched an investigation into allegations of weather device tampering, suspected to have been carried out to influence outcomes on the Polymarket betting platform. Authorities are examining claims that sensors were manipulated, possibly using tools like hairdryers or lighters, to fraudulently win bets.
Three French police officers are suspected of committing violence and rape during the custody of a man arrested for drug possession, according to the Pontoise prosecutor's office.
French police have arrested a suspected ringleader believed to be involved in multiple violent home burglaries, following a ten-month investigation. The apprehension is a significant blow to the criminal networks responsible for these attacks.
Paris police have prohibited a Muslim community event scheduled for early April, citing terrorist risks linked to the geopolitical context and the far-right.
More than 40 years after primatologist Dian Fossey's murder in Rwanda, the discovery of a potential piece of evidence, possibly held by French police, could lead to a reopening of the investigation.
Air France has completed its final return flight from Orly Airport, marking the end of an 80-year presence at the Parisian hub as it consolidates all operations at Roissy Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.
A former French police officer has been arrested in Portugal on suspicion of murdering his ex-girlfriend and current partner, whose bodies were found buried in the Serra da Nogueira area of Bragança.
A former French police officer, Cédric, is the primary suspect in the kidnapping and murder of his current and ex-partners in France, allegedly driving them to Portugal where he killed them before being arrested by the GNR.
A 21-year-old French border police officer was kidnapped, tied to a tree, and whipped in French Guiana before being rescued by her uncle; she is in shock but her life is not in danger.
A new report by investigative group Disclose reveals that French police are using smartphones equipped with facial recognition technology to access sensitive records during routine identity checks, sparking criticism over potential breaches of French law.
A loaded gun, hydrochloric acid and an Islamic State flag were found in their car, prosecutors say.
A French policeman involved in the 2023 fatal shooting of teenager Nahel during a traffic stop will now face a lesser charge of 'violence resulting in death' instead of murder, following a week of nationwide protests.
Several police officers were attacked with projectiles in the Châtaigneraie district of Pessac, near Bordeaux, over the weekend. Three minors have been arrested and taken into custody.
Gisèle Pelicot spent years trying to understand memory loss and physical symptoms, fearing at one point that she was developing a serious neurological condition. The horrifying truth only became clear when she was shown photos by French police officers.
French investigators have raided the offices of a former culture minister over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Separately, Epstein's New Mexico ranch was purchased by the family of a 'Trump Republican' candidate, drawing further attention to his network.
French police have conducted a raid on the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of an ongoing investigation linked to the Epstein affair, involving its former head, Jack Lang.
French police have arrested four Spanish suspects in Saint-Tropez for snatching a luxury watch valued at approximately $300,000 from a Brazilian tourist.
French officials disclosed that they have stopped 10 small boats at sea in the Channel since spring, countering claims by Conservative and Reform parties that French police were refusing to intervene in crossings.
French police discovered the remains of five babies hidden in boxes in a man's home following an argument with his wife. Prosecutors are investigating the horrific discovery in France.
French police have successfully recovered a 2,500-year-old pure gold Celtic princess necklace that was stolen from the Pays Châtillonnais museum, making one arrest in connection with the theft.
A French mayor in the south of France has been placed under protection by special forces after receiving threats from the notorious DZ mafia drug gang, following his outspoken stance against them.
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged 'zero tolerance' for arsonists as wildfires, described as the worst since World War II, continue to devastate forests across France, including Fontainebleau.
Wildfires in the historic Fontainebleau forest near Paris have been contained, with authorities arresting six suspects, including a volunteer firefighter, in connection with the blazes. Firefighters continue to battle blazes in the forest amid deadly fires across Europe.
A petition in France has collected 100,000 signatures opposing a proposed law by the LR party that would presume police and gendarmes acted within the law when using their weapons.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a child in Istria, while French police are separately looking into claims of child trafficking on the platform Vinted after suspicious listings were flagged by users. These two distinct events highlight concerns for child safety in different contexts.
During a drug raid in a Parisian suburb, French police unexpectedly discovered an authentic Picasso painting. The artwork, potentially worth millions, was found alongside hashish and cash, leading to an investigation into its origins.
French riot police, deployed under a £660 million deal with the UK, have been authorized to use water cannons against asylum seekers, a decision criticized by refugee charities.
A US anti-child abuse organization, NCMEC, reported suspicious online activity by Jérôme Barella, the man suspected of killing Lyhanna, to French authorities.
French police have arrested Gabriel M., a serial rapist, near Marseille after he had been on the run for two years. He was previously sentenced to 15 years in prison for three rapes committed in 2016 and 2022.
FRENCH police have expanded their investigation into sexual violence to dozens of Parisian schools and kindergartens, with numerous suspects.
French police arrested six individuals for displaying a Palestinian flag on the Eiffel Tower during a Nakba protest.
French police in Saône-et-Loire have issued a warning about wild animals exhibiting unpredictable and potentially dangerous behavior after consuming rotten or fermented fruits.
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French police have issued a warning to motorists to be vigilant for 'drunk' deer, which may become inebriated from eating fermented fruit during a particular season.
A police officer returning home from work in Rillieux-la-Pape, north of Lyon, was ambushed when his personal vehicle was blocked by burning debris and then targeted with projectiles.
French gendarmerie has issued a public appeal for witnesses in the case of Manon Relandeau, who disappeared on March 27. Her partner, who reportedly fled to Algeria with their 15-month-old daughter, is also being sought.
French police conducted searches at several locations as part of a corruption investigation but were denied entry when attempting to access the Élysée Palace. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office is interested in the awarding of public contracts.
French police have rescued a 9-year-old boy who was allegedly held captive in a van by his father for over a year. The rescue was prompted by a neighbor who heard noises coming from the vehicle.
Insoumise MEP Rima Hassan has been taken into police custody for questioning on suspicion of 'apology of terrorism' in connection with a tweet she posted.
French police have made two more arrests in connection with a foiled bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, with prosecutors investigating a suspected link to the Iran war due to similarities with other recent attempted attacks in Europe.
French authorities successfully thwarted an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, arresting a man who allegedly attempted to ignite a homemade explosive device in the city's 8th arrondissement, with a counter-terrorism investigation now underway and one suspect detained.
French police have detained and questioned singer Maitre Gims as part of an investigation into alleged organized money laundering linked to a Marrakech project.
French police forces have been equipped with a new robotic spike strip since January 2025, a remote-controlled studded barrier capable of neutralizing a vehicle from a distance, demonstrated by gendarmes in Charente-Maritime.
A 50-year-old police officer in Seine-et-Marne, France, is on trial for allegedly raping a woman twice after she came to file a complaint for domestic violence, facing up to 20 years in prison.
Nine French riot police officers were found guilty by the Paris criminal court of unjustifiably striking Yellow Vest protesters who had sought shelter in a Burger King restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe in 2018.
French prosecutors state that two brothers have been detained after a loaded gun, hydrochloric acid, and an Islamic State flag were discovered in their car, indicating a potential 'lethal and antisemitic' plot.
A French appeals court ruled Thursday that a policeman who shot and killed a teenager in 2023 in a Paris suburb, sparking protests, should be tried for violence that led to death.
An analysis of tracking data shows that the ship in question has made more than 20 round trips between France's port in Dunkirk and Russian ports since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began…
French authorities have opened a murder investigation following the death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, who died from a brain injury after an attack, fueling political tensions.
Jeffrey Epstein's connections with academics and college fund-raising efforts are drawing scrutiny, leading to blowback for professors and university presidents who associated with him.
Police forces from Spain and France have successfully dismantled a significant smuggling network that had connections to Belgium.
During a burglary in a residential area of Vallauris, near Cannes on the Côte d’Azur, French police officers were injured and one suspect was shot by a municipal officer. Another suspect remains at large.
The remains of five infants were discovered in cardboard boxes at a couple's home in Orange, France, by the partner of the mother while she was hospitalized. Police have launched an investigation into the grim discovery.
A man was arrested in Paris after stabbing three women with knives, an attack he reportedly claimed was commanded by Allah. An off-duty police officer and members of the public helped subdue the suspect.
French police are formally investigating a woman in connection with the 2025 killing of Karen Carter, a British woman found with stab wounds in a Dordogne village.
French police circumvented European privacy laws by using commercial DNA sites to identify a serial rapist, fueling a debate among nations about allowing law enforcement access to such databases.
The Secret Service and French police secretly exfiltrated Malia Ann Obama from Antibes hours after the Nice attack in July 2016, an operation that remained unknown to the public for ten years.
French police intervened in at least two stores where customers were fighting over the last air conditioners offered at promotional prices, following hours of waiting in queues.
A new report alleges that French police systematically target Black and Arab men with discriminatory identity checks and on-the-spot fines, leading to accusations of racial profiling.
French police issued a last-minute ban on a planned rally by an Iranian opposition group in Paris, citing a risk of violence and the current tense international context.
Four men, aged between 17 and 21, have been arrested and charged in Pau, France, following the dismantling of a clandestine workshop involved in the 3D manufacturing of weapons.
YouTuber Ben Phillips reported a terrifying gunpoint robbery at his luxury villa in Cannes, France, where intruders stole valuables worth approximately £1.4 million. French police have since arrested five suspects.
Celebrations in Paris following PSG's back-to-back Champions League victory turned chaotic, leading to widespread clashes, approximately 780 arrests, and one fatality. Despite a hero's welcome for the team, the events were marred by violence and disorder.
Four police officers from the BAC unit were handed suspended prison sentences by a Paris court for committing acts of violence against passers-by during the 2022 Football World Cup quarterfinals.
French police shared a video of a deer exhibiting uncoordinated movements and spinning in circles, providing a probable explanation for its unusual behavior and offering advice to drivers.
French police have warned residents in one department to be cautious of deer exhibiting strange, 'drunk-like' behavior, suspected to be caused by consuming fermented fruits.
French police have been notified of suspicious anomalies coinciding with betting activities. The article discusses how prediction markets, despite their theoretical authenticity, often reveal human preferences in unexpected ways.
Two off-duty CRS officers in Nice will face trial for violence and theft after being filmed assaulting and robbing a young man, an incident that occurred while they were not on duty.
Three police officers in Sarcelles, France, have been taken into custody by the IGPN, the internal police oversight body. They are suspected of violence and rape following a complaint filed by an individual who had been in police custody.
Police in Paris have arrested students during a sit-in protest against a controversial anti-Semitism bill in France.
A nine-year-old boy was rescued in eastern France after being found locked in his father's delivery van since 2024, severely malnourished, unable to walk, and living in unsanitary conditions; his father has been detained.
French authorities suspect a couple residing in Châteaurenard, Bouches-du-Rhône, of leading an extensive network involved in the trafficking of falsified administrative documents, including driving licenses and technical inspection certificates.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters, following new arrests and ongoing probes into potential Islamist links, with suspicions now pointing towards Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
A police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of motorist Olivio Gomes. The court ruled that the conditions for self-defense were not met, despite the officer's claim of fearing for his life.
Police have detained a former French police officer suspected of killing the mothers of his children.
A police officer has been charged in connection with a murder in Écully, Lyon, where four Colombians were arrested in January, suspected of aiding a Colombian commando involved in the killing.
French police have launched an investigation into a new case of vandalism targeting a Muslim cemetery in Puy-en-Vau.
Nine French police officers, members of CRS 43, have been found guilty of voluntary violence with aggravating circumstances and received suspended prison sentences for actions against Yellow Vest protesters at a Burger King.
French police reportedly used an AI-generated image of a teenager to trap a suspect, a method that has drawn strong criticism from the defense lawyer who deems it questionable.
Two additional men were arrested in connection with the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed in Lyon on February 12th.
French police released new, disturbing footage from Epstein's apartment in Paris.
French police searched the headquarters of the Arab World Institute in Paris on Monday in connection with an ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
French police conducted a raid on the Arab World Institute in Paris as part of an investigation into its former head, an ex-culture minister, concerning his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein.