France Israel soccer fan fight leads to two arrests in Paris
Paris police chief Laurent Nunez announced on Friday that French police officers had arrested two people after a brief fan scuffle during a Nations League soccer match between France and Israel. Nuñez said the jury “immediately quelled” a brawl inside the Stade de France national stadium on Thursday night. French and Israeli soccer fans argue […]
Israel’s national anthem booed, scuffles break out during soccer match in France: report
Some fans booed during the Israeli national anthem at the Stade de France, and a minor altercation broke out during Thursday's UEFA Nations League match between the two countries. When Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax last week, security was stepped up and police were deployed before the match after Israeli supporters were attacked in Amsterdam. […]
Britain, France, Poland Move to Undermine Trump Ukraine Peace Mission
President-elect Donald Trump has made peace in Europe a key campaign promise, but several NATO allies are committed to a complete victory for Ukraine, and even if Washington withdraws support, they will continue to push Trump. They will discuss ways to “stop” Kiev from continuing the war. London, Paris and Warsaw will form the core […]
Israel warns fans about attending events after Amsterdam attacks; soccer match vs France set for Thursday
Israel issued a warning this week to citizens wishing to attend sporting and cultural events involving Israelis, following an attack on supporters of the country's soccer team in Amsterdam last week. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement saying Israel has received information that pro-Palestinian groups abroad are attempting to harm Israelis in cities […]
Three people dead and 46 rescued after boat sinks in attempt to cross Channel | France
French maritime authorities say three people have died after a boat sank in the Channel. The French Channel and North Sea maritime prefecture announced that 46 more people had been rescued after the accident off Calais on Wednesday morning. A rescue operation has been launched off the coast of Calais after a life jacket was […]
France Backs Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’, NATO Invitation for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault told reporters in Kyiv on Saturday that he pledged support for Ukraine's plan to end its two-and-a-half year war with Russia and urged other countries to He said he would work with Ukrainian officials to ensure safety. ” and supported the proposal. Kiev's so-called “victory plan”, […]
38 ancient burials were unearthed by archaeologists near Paris, France after a homeowner accidentally discovered a skeleton in his basement
In the winter of 2023-2024, archaeologists from the Archaeological Denum Research Center were called to a house on the outskirts of Paris after the homeowner discovered human bones in his basement, leading to a month-long excavation filled with important discoveries. has begun. Ancient discoveries sometimes happen when you least expect it. That was definitely the […]
‘Glorified Terrorism’ — France Bans Return of Osama Bin Laden’s Son
The fourth son of al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden will not return to France, his interior minister announced Thursday. Omar bin Laden was expelled from his Normandy village last year after being accused of glorifying terrorism on social media. BBC report The 43-year-old makes a living painting landscapes and currently lives in Qatar. But […]
Macron to Inspect Brigade of Ukrainian Troops Training in France
PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron will meet for the first time Wednesday with some of the 15,000 Ukrainian troops trained by France to fight Russian aggression. Macron's planned military camp in eastern France, where French officers are training a complete new brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian troops, is a victory for the country's Western […]
Antisemitic Acts Up Nearly 200 Per Cent in France over Last Year: Report
The number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in France soared by 192 percent in the first half of this year, according to government figures. The French Interior Ministry's Directorate General for National and Territorial Intelligence (DNRT) revealed this week that 887 “anti-Semitic acts” had taken place in the first half of this year, adding to a […]