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France Opens Investigation Into Israeli Treatment of Pro-Palestinian Flotilla Activists

Activists who were detained with a flotilla trying to reach the Gaza Strip have said they were abused while in Israel’s custody. Israeli authorities have denied mistreating them.

Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104

A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.

The World Capital of French Fries Has a Problem: Too Many Potatoes

Belgium’s potato harvest set a record, just as tariffs hit U.S. demand for frozen fries and as competition from suppliers in Asia intensified.

France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.

Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.

A Spring Heat Wave is Breaking Records in the U.K., Spain and France

Authorities in Britain and France warned that “unprecedented” temperatures — at a time when few expected them — could persist. Climate change has made heat waves more frequent and more intense.

Paris School Worker Tried for Child Abuse in Widespread Assault Inquiry

The 36-year-old, named in the French news media as David G., is among more than 70 employees at schools in the capital who have been recently suspended or fired over allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct.

France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears

An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country.

The French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging More Than 100 Women

For years, prosecutors have accused Christian Nègre, once a senior official, of slipping diuretics into women’s drinks. Despite admitting some accusations in an interview with a French daily, he is yet to stand trial.

Who Is Wes Streeting, the Cabinet Minister Who Just Resigned From Keir Starmer’s Government?

Mr. Streeting, a confident communicator from the right of the Labour Party, comes from a working-class background and said he was influenced by his Tory grandfather.

Beware of Drunk Deer, French Police Say, Announcing Season of Inebriation

Some wild animals, eating fermented or rotten fruits, “may exhibit completely unpredictable behavior,” the police warned drivers in Saône-et-Loire, a rural region in central-eastern France.

France Bars 1,700 Cruise Passengers From Leaving Ship After Dozens Get Sick

Around 50 people so far have symptoms “consistent with an acute gastrointestinal infection” on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambition.

French Hantavirus Patient Is Critically Ill as Outbreak Reaches 11 Cases

The woman, who was a passenger on the MV Hondius, was breathing with the help of an artificial lung, officials in Paris said.

As Starmer Rejects Calls to Resign, Some Make Comparisons to President Biden

In Britain, some argue that Prime Minister Keir Starmer, by rejecting calls to step aside, risks repeating the mistakes of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

Macron Makes a Bid for New Partners in Africa

The French president visited Kenya this week for a summit designed to build stronger ties with Anglophone African countries.

Is France’s Centrist Leader Trying to Weatherproof It From the Far Right?

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.

The French Couple That Tried to Burgle 29 Churches in 3 Months

A spree of thefts last summer heightened alarm in France over protection of cultural and rural heritage.

Macron Wants U.S. and Iran to Open Strait While They Negotiate, Officials Say

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, hopes the Strait of Hormuz can reopen even before the U.S.-Iran war formally ends. His plan has many pitfalls.

The Uncertain Fate of France’s Last Two Captive Orcas

France must decide what to do with two orcas marooned at a deserted marine park: move them to another park, or release them into an open-water sanctuary.

Sofiane Pamart Emerged From France’s Rap Scene. Now, He’s Setting the Piano World on Fire.

Sofiane Pamart is on a mission to make his instrument as popular, and spectacular, as possible.

In France, Trump’s Triumphal Arch Draws Eye Rolls

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which the president vows to top in Washington, offers a lesson in the complicated history of monuments.

In France, American Universities Lose Their Allure in the Trump Era

Worries about visas, academic freedom and safety are making foreign schools, like Sciences Po in Paris, more attractive to some students than the Ivy League.

Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.

Elon Musk Ignores French Prosecutors, Widening Tech Rift With Europe

Prosecutors investigating his social media company, X, had summoned him for a meeting. His no-show reflected a broader dispute over regulation.

Kanye West Postpones Concert in France as Government Considers Banning It

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West had been scheduled to perform in Marseille, France, in June. The city’s mayor had said he did not want it to be “a showcase for those who promote hatred.”

137-Year-Old Piece of Eiffel Tower to Be Auctioned in Paris

A section of the landmark’s original staircase will go up for auction next month and could sell for a towering sum.

Freed French Citizens Return From Iran: ‘We Were State Hostages’

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris spent years in a Tehran prison. An Iranian court convicted them of espionage, charges that France said were baseless.

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, French Couple Held in Iran, Are Free

The couple, who had been arrested during a tourist visit in 2022, were accused of spying in a case that galvanized the French public.

In Paris’s Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City’s Dead?

For centuries, the bones of some six million people were buried in the catacombs beneath the city. Curators are trying to preserve and modernize the tunnels while maintaining the spooky ambience.

Epstein in Paris: How a Sex Offender Hustled for Access to France’s Elite

Jeffrey Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures. It was a playbook he used everywhere he lived to stamp a veneer of respectability on a life of sordid criminality.

Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War

President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.

Macron Snaps Back at Trump’s Mockery and Criticism of NATO

President Emmanuel Macron of France suggested that President Trump’s daily comments on the war in Iran were unserious. “Maybe one shouldn’t speak every day,” Mr. Macron told reporters.

French Prosecutors Link Foiled Attack on American Bank to a Pro-Iranian Group

The group is suspected of involvement in a string of attacks on Jewish targets in Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands.

French Prosecutors Link Foiled Attack on American Bank to a Pro-Iranian Group

The group is suspected of involvement in a string of attacks on Jewish targets in Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands.

Israel Pulls Battalion From West Bank After Soldier Talks of ‘Revenge’

While detaining a CNN crew, a soldier said that Israeli troops were motivated by “revenge” against Palestinians and that all of the West Bank was “for the Jews.”

Man in Paris Accused of Attempted Attack on Bank of America

Prosecutors say the police thwarted an attacker as he was trying to detonate explosives. The episode is being investigated as possible terrorism.

Pentagon Orders 2,000 Airborne Troops to Middle East

The deployment could give President Trump more military options after a 15-point proposal, delivered via Pakistan, was sent to the Iranians, according to two officials briefed on the diplomacy.

Lionel Jospin, France’s Former Prime Minister, Dies at 88

As a Socialist prime minister, Mr. Jospin introduced a national 35-hour workweek and helped oversee the replacement of the franc with the euro.

French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.

France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the far right may not have made major gains.

The Billionaire Funding France’s Far Right

Pierre-Édouard Stérin is financing projects to make France less Muslim, more Catholic and more capitalist. He says his program has trained thousands running for municipal office on Sunday.

France Is Voting for Thousands of New Mayors. Here’s Why It Matters.

The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.

Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future

Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national shifts.

Israel sends an extra infantry battalion to Lebanon’s border.

France Bolsters Efforts to Repatriate Citizens Stranded by Iran War

France is highlighting its repatriation operations for nationals left stranded by the conflict with Iran.

France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East

President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies and French citizens in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Macron speaks with Lebanon’s leader, as France seeks to broker a truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

From 2019: Agnès Varda, Influential French New Wave Filmmaker, Dies at 90

She was closely associated with the film movement known as the New Wave, although her reimagining of cinematic conventions predated it.

French Officer Accused of Shooting Teen to Be Charged Only With Manslaughter

The shooting of Nahel Merzouk in 2023 set off unrest across France, where his treatment was seen as emblematic of police brutality toward ethnic minorities.

The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks

The two nations announced operations to defend their interests in the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.

Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors

The announcement was a significant step in forging a European deterrent as Russia grows more aggressive and the U.S. steps back.

President Emmanuel Macron’s Cultural Legacy At Risk After Louvre Chief Resigns

President Emmanuel Macron has championed a refurbishment of the museum, but the fallout from a sensational heist has put his plans at risk.

A Seasoned French Museum Chief Takes Over a Louvre in Crisis

Christophe Leribault, who runs the Palace of Versailles, will replace Laurence des Cars, who resigned months after an audacious jewel heist.

France Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Comments on Activist’s Killing

Charles Kushner, President Trump’s envoy to Paris, was called in after the State Department cited “violent radical leftism” in the beating death of Quentin Deranque, 23.

Tour Montparnasse is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.

The Tour Montparnasse is one of Paris’s least-loved landmarks. After half a century, it’s finally being remodeled.

After Activist’s Killing, Tensions Erupt Between France’s Far-Right and Far-Left

The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

French Prosecutors to Investigate Diplomat as Part of Epstein Probe

The Paris prosecutor’s office said it was looking into three new complaints with links to the files and revisiting an earlier investigation into an Epstein associate who died in 2022.

Macron Insists Europe Remains Central to Global Stability

President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, stressed European “fortitude.” Earlier, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany criticized President Trump’s rapid reorientation of U.S. foreign policy.

Germany’s leader says his country is in discussions with France on a European nuclear deterrent.

Macron urges Europe to step up on the global stage and stresses unity on major issues, particularly Ukraine.

Philippe Morillon, General Who Made Fateful Protection Promise, Dies at 90

“I will never abandon you,” he told residents of Srebrenica amid sectarian armed conflict in Bosnia. The town later suffered the worst massacre in Europe since World War II.

France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats

Greenland’s mini diplomatic scene is about to get more lively as Canada and France set up consulates, following threats by President Trump to take over the island.

France’s Raid on X Escalates Trans-Atlantic Showdown Over Social Media

The French investigation into Elon Musk’s X illustrated a fundamental divide between European and American leaders about how to regulate social media — or whether to restrict it at all.

Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk

The move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.

France Adopts a Budget After Months of Turmoil

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s budget, subjected to judicial review, paves the way for relative political stability.

French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative

French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.

How His Duel With Trump Boosted Emmanuel Macron, France’s Embattled President

Dismissed as a lame duck, Emmanuel Macron has clawed back some influence after his defense of Greenland and Denmark. Will quieter domestic politics allow him to secure his legacy?

Former French Senator Convicted of Drugging a Colleague, Intending to Assault Her

The trial took on special resonance in France, a year after a court found Dominique Pelicot and dozens of other men guilty of raping Gisèle Pelicot while she was sedated.

The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets

Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.

Why Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses at Davos?

An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.

French Doctor Listened to Women’s Pain, Then Transformed How It Was Treated

Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, a French doctor, founded a one-stop shop to treat female victims of violence. Now, her revolutionary template is used across France.

European Allies Scramble to Push Back Against Trump’s Greenland Threats

Britain’s prime minister, alarmed by President Trump’s comments, said his country “must stand up for its values” after Mr. Trump threatened a new tariff war over acquiring the island.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Says He Will Pass Budget Without a Vote

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s effort to force the measure through Parliament opens his government up to a vote of no confidence.

Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland

As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?

Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize

In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election

Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.

European Union Officials Lean Toward Negotiating, Not Retaliating, Over Trump Tariff Threat

European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week.

Trump’s Ultimatum to Europe

Trump threatened heavy tariffs on countries standing between him and Greenland. E.U. leaders are scrambling for a response.

$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

The board was originally conceived to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, but its charter does not mention the Palestinian enclave, suggesting a possibly broader mandate.

After Trump Reignites a Trade War Over Greenland, Europe Weighs Going All-Out

Europe’s dependence on the United States for NATO security limits its options. Its strongest response could be retaliating with its own trade “bazooka.”

How a Screwdriver Salesman Helped Fuel U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria

Spotty research from a Christian activist has been used by Republican lawmakers to justify U.S. intervention in the country.

Uganda Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Is ‘Restricted’ to His Home, the Police Say

The country’s electoral commission is expected to soon announce that President Yoweri Museveni has won re-election after four decades in power

Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing

The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Unbending Over Time

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has built his 37-year rule on uncompromising repression. His answer to the current protests is no different.

Russian Strikes Force Kyiv Schools to Close Amid Rolling Blackouts

Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing.

Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

“There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.

Greek Court Acquits Rescue Workers Accused of Smuggling Migrants

The 24 former volunteers, including the refugee turned campaigner Sara Mardini, were prosecuted after helping migrants during the European refugee crisis nearly a decade ago.

Iran Has Had Protests Before. Will This Time Be Different?

Understanding the factors that can topple regimes.

Antiwar Russians in Europe Learn That They Must Watch Their Words

A backlash over a rant against Ukrainian officials has raised questions about Eastern Europe’s welcome of Russian dissidents.

Canada Breaks With U.S. to Slash Tariffs on Some Chinese Electric Vehicles

China will in turn cut its own tariffs on Canadian canola products, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said in Beijing on Friday.

Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran

Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.

Israel and Arab Nations Ask Trump to Refrain From Attacking Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel asked the president to postpone any planned attack. Israeli and Arab officials fear Iran could retaliate by striking their countries.

Cuba Receives Remains of 32 Citizens Killed in U.S. Strikes in Venezuela

The Cubans had served as part of the security detail of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted president.

Why Israel Is Wary of Intervening in Iran

Israel is unlikely to do much to try to precipitate a regime change in Iran, seeing the government as far from the brink of collapse and the current protests as insufficient to push it to that point.

Iran Says Protester Was Not Sentenced to Death After International Outcry

The judiciary said that Erfan Soltani would not be executed, Iranian state media reported. His case has drawn attention to the fate of the arrested demonstrators.

Nobel Committee Takes Heat at Home as Machado Courts Trump in D.C.

The Venezuelan opposition leader’s attempts to share her award with the U.S. president have shaken some Norwegians’ faith in their signature soft-power tool.

The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

The United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials.

Venezuela Strongman and Maduro Ally, Diosdado Cabello, Faces an Uneasy Transition

Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s interior minister, is accused by U.S. prosecutors of drug trafficking and is linked to repression at home, yet remains a powerful figure.

What are Trump’s Options in Iran?

President Trump has said that “help is on the way” for Iranian protesters. Amid reports that thousands of the protesters have been killed, our national security correspondent David E. Sanger describes what some of Mr. Trump’s options might be.

Officials from Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. Meet Amid Trump’s Threats

The discussion was set to focus on President Trump’s desire to acquire the island. It was the first meeting on the subject between the three governments.

Iran Plans to Execute Erfan Soltani as Trump Threatens ‘Strong Action’

Rights groups and relatives said Iran planned to put an antigovernment protester to death for the first time during the latest wave of unrest in the country.