France

France Moves Toward Banning Social Media Use for Children Under 15 —————— A French parliamentary reconciliation committee has approved a bill that would ban children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, as part of efforts to…

Hijab-Wearing Child at 2026 World Cup Sparks Political Debate in France ——————————– The appearance of a hijab-wearing child during the player entrance ceremony before France’s match against Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked political and media debate…

French Parliament approves assisted-dying bill after heated debate ————————————- France’s Parliament has approved a landmark bill that would establish a legal right to assisted dying for certain adults with incurable illnesses, following months of ethical and political debate. The National…

French Muslims Question Inclusion as Debate Over Secularism and Religious Rights Intensifies ———————————————- France’s Muslim community, estimated at around five million people, is facing renewed debate over whether the country’s principle of laïcité (secularism) is being applied equally or increasingly…

Debate Grows Over Muslim Religious Services and Mosque Access in France ————————————————— A debate over the accessibility and financing of Muslim religious institutions has intensified in France, following criticism of a funeral prayer fee introduced by the Great Mosque of…

Germany Records More Than 5,000 Heat-Related Deaths Since Start of Year —————————————- Germany’s Robert Koch Institute for public health has reported more than 5,000 deaths linked to heatwaves since the beginning of the year, highlighting the growing impact of rising…

Mosques in France Open Doors as Humanitarian Shelters During Heatwave ———————————- Muslim mosques in France have opened their doors to all citizens, providing safe and cool spaces for people affected by the severe heatwave sweeping the country. The initiative began…

Symbolic Repeal of Slavery-Era Law After More Than a Century: France Removes Colonial-Era “Black Code” from Its Legal Records ——————————— France has taken a symbolic step by formally setting aside one of the most controversial legal texts inherited from its…

Restrictions on Muslims Intensify in France as Suspicion Toward Islamic Identity Grows Ahead of Elections ———————————— As right-wing movements gain influence in France, the country’s social and political climate has become increasingly difficult for Muslims, with many Islamic institutions facing…

Pope Leo Criticizes Polluting Companies and Warns of Environmental Crisis in Italy ——————————– Pope Leo has warned about the consequences of companies prioritizing huge profits over environmental health, describing the trend as a serious threat to land, water, air, and…