France

France tries far-right cell accused of plotting attacks on Muslims ……………….. A major trial has begun in Paris involving 16 suspects linked to a far-right extremist group known as “Action des Forces Opérationnelles” (AFO). The group is accused of planning…

France to ban knife sales and social media for minors after school stabbing French authorities have announced new measures to tackle youth violence, including banning knife sales to minors and restricting social media access for under-15s, following the fatal stabbing…

Italians vote on migrant citizenship requirements, 4 other amendments —————————- Italians began voting Sunday in a two-day abrogative referendum on reducing citizenship requirements and reversing labor market liberalization measures, Anadolu Agency reported. The referendum includes five questions, with the first…

Former Muslim Worship Site in Northeastern France Vandalized —————————— Authorities have not yet identified those responsible for the recent vandalism of a former Muslim place of worship in northeastern France, Anadolu Agency reported. The building, located in L’Hopital near Saint-Avold…

France is moving forward with a contentious bill that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions, a measure seen by critics as disproportionately targeting Muslim athletes, an article by TRT World reported. The legislation, supported by right-wing politicians, has passed…

France has identified four cases of the NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant, confirmed by the National Reference Center in Lyon, Anadolu Agency reported. Virologist Bruno Lina noted cases were found both in hospitals and the community. The European CDC reported that since…

France’s leading Muslim organization has raised alarms about growing anti-Muslim sentiment following leaks of a controversial government report, TRT Global reported. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) stated Wednesday that Muslims increasingly face “constant suspicion,” citing undefined terms…

French President Emmanuel Macron’s party, Renaissance, has proposed banning girls under 15 from wearing the Muslim headscarf in all public spaces, The Guardian reported. This initiative comes amid heightened government scrutiny of “political Islamism” following a report commissioned by Macron…

The desecration of a mosque in Orléans, France, has triggered anger within the Muslim community after a bottle of alcohol was found near the prayer niche during a congregational prayer. Worshippers believe the act was deliberate and occurred while they…

An air traffic control malfunction at Paris-Orly airport on Sunday caused the cancellation of about 130 flights, disrupting travel for thousands of passengers, Arab News reported. The breakdown, reportedly due to a radar failure, affected flights to European, North African,…