France

France's National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia, whose ban for under-16s on social media platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube came into force in December.

JANUARY 27, 2026|ByREUTERS

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to the media ahead of a summit of EU leaders to discuss transatlantic relations following US President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on a list of EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, in Brussels, Belgium January 22, 2026.

Abdul Hamid Thunaibat of the Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, speaks as he addresses people gathered to pay condolences after the killing of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri, at the headquarters of Jordan's Islamic Action Front, in Amman, Jordan January 3, 2024

French lawmakers back EU terror listing for Muslim Brotherhood despite heated debate

The motion passed by a majority of 157 to 101 after a near-five-hour debate - the entirety of which was filled with heated arguments and across-the-board accusations of racism and bigotry.

JANUARY 25, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

An aerial view shows the oil tanker named Boracay (also called Pushpa), a vessel being investigated by French authorities and suspected of belonging to the so-called "shadow fleet" involved in the Russian oil trade, off the coast of the western France port of Saint-Nazaire, France, October 2, 2025.

French Navy intercepts sanctioned Russian tanker in Mediterranean

The interception was carried out on high seas in the Western Mediterranean, between the southern coast of Spain and the northern coast of Morocco.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByREUTERS

People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and anti-Semitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024

France's Law Committee adopts controversial bill to combat 'renewed forms of antisemitism'

Critics of the bill have argued that it could criminalize ambiguous statements, irony, slogans, or political framing, and that it blurs the line between antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Bulgaria, Austria, or France? Israelis flock to Europe’s ski resorts

Ski vacation demand jumps 40%. European resorts prepare for crowds with tech and limits. Where to ski, best booking times, and what awaits in winter 2026 - all inside.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

France poll: 68% believe antisemitism is widespread in country

Over 60% of French people, according to the poll, believe that there are reasons for Jews living in France to be afraid.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

France marks 10th anniversary of deadly Paris shooting, bombing attacks

France commemorates the 10th anniversary of the ISIS attacks in Paris, honoring victims and survivors still scarred by the deadliest assault since WWII.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025ByREUTERS

A woman lights a candle during a gathering at the Place de la Republique, marking the tenth anniversary of the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people, in Paris, France November 12, 2025.

Authorities believe Antwerp's jewelry underworld might lead to finding Louvre loot

Belgian police received an alert from their French counterparts, urging them to be on the lookout for anyone trying to hawk the stolen jewels after the Louvre heist.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS

FILE PHOTO: Members of a forensic team inspect a window believed to have been used in what the French Interior Ministry said was a robbery at the Louvre museum during which jewellery was stolen, in Paris, France, October 19, 2025.

French gov't allows Israeli firms to participate in defense exhibition after alleged ban

The French Foreign Ministry informed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar that the decision had been reversed and that all Israeli companies would be able to participate in the exhibition.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (illustration)

France to help Palestinians draft constitution for future state, Macron says

Macron says France and the Palestinian Authority will set up a joint committee to draft a new Palestinian constitution.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France November 11, 2025.

Shein childlike sex doll scandal shines light on marketplaces' dark corners

The French Finance Ministry on Friday halted the suspension proceedings of Chinese online retailer Shein initiated last week after the Chinese retailer withdrew all illicit products.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByREUTERS

French institute cancels Palestine symposium following Qatari funding, pro-Hamas accusations

"Palestine and Europe: the weight of the past and contemporary dynamics" was a lecture organized and funded by the Doha Institute.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

G7 foreign ministers' meeting to focus on Gaza, Ukraine, trade in Canada

Rubio will meet with G7 counterparts from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Britain.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByREUTERS

Destroyed buildings as seen from an Israeli military outpost within the borders of the 'yellow line' in the Shujaiya neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip November 5, 2025.

French anti-terror unit arrests three suspects in attack plot linked to Batalcan perpetrator

French authorities foiled two separate terror plots, including a jihadist plan by three women for the Bataclan 10th anniversary. Suspects discussed bombs and targets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER

A member of the gendarmerie stands guard after a police officer was injured in an attack next to the Champs-Elysees avenue, in Paris, France July 18, 2024.