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Young volunteer firefighter killed while battling forest fire in France’s Savoie region

A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter was killed on Wednesday while responding to a vegetation fire in the Savoie region of southeastern France, authorities announced. The young firefighter, a corporal assigned to the Albertville fire and rescue centre, died while taking part in operations that had continued......

Petition surpasses 100,000 signatures opposing French bill on police use of firearms

A petition opposing a proposed French law that would establish a legal presumption in favour of law enforcement officers when they use their firearms has exceeded 100,000 signatures, intensifying debate ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for next week. The initiative reflects growing public concern......

Firefighters remain on high alert as southern France battles major Aude wildfire

Firefighters remain heavily deployed in southern France as crews continue efforts to fully extinguish a major wildfire that has scorched hundreds of hectares in the Aude department, despite the blaze now being brought under control. Authorities warned that Saturday remains a high-risk day for new outbreaks,......

No government intervention in Xenia Fedorova residence permit decision, says Laurent Nunez

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated on Monday that there was no government intervention in the 2024 renewal of the residence permit granted to Russian media figure Xenia Fedorova. Speaking on France Inter, he rejected claims suggesting political interference in the administrative process,......

Post-PSG victory violence: arrests up 30%, 57 police officers injured amid nationwide unrest

French authorities have reported widespread disturbances following celebrations linked to Paris Saint-Germain’s recent Champions League victory, with significant incidents of violence, arrests, and property damage recorded across the country. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that the overall......

“Zero gatherings” on the Champs-Élysées: Laurent Nunez calls it a “bad idea”

The proposal to impose a “zero gatherings” policy on the Champs-Élysées following recent public disturbances has sparked debate in France, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez rejecting the idea as impractical and ineffective. The discussion comes after incidents of unrest......

France: Illegal free party in Cher leaves 33 injured

French authorities have condemned a large-scale free party held in the department of Cher after the unauthorized gathering left 33 people injured and resulted in around 600 fines. The event, which began on Friday and continued for three days near Bourges, drew an estimated 17,000 participants to a military......

Floods: 270 new requests for natural disaster status announced by Laurent Nunez

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that nearly 270 additional communes in western France have requested recognition as areas affected by a natural disaster following recent flooding events. The requests will be reviewed on 3 and 10 March during an interministerial commission. The floods,......

French interior minister visits Algeria to restore security cooperation

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, aiming to restore dialogue on security issues amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Paris and Algiers. The visit, following an invitation from Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud months earlier, marks......