France Hails ‘Calm’ New Year’s Eve as ‘Only’ 745 Vehicles Set on Fire
French authorities hailed New Year's Eve as a success with a “calm” night, although only 745 vehicles were set on fire and nearly 400 people arrested. Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin declared on Monday that the start of 2024 had been “calm” by French standards, with “vehicle fires down by 10 percent and mortar fire against […]