France

France Sees 75% Rise in Islamophobic Incidents in 2025 ………………… France has recorded a 75% increase in Islamophobic incidents in the first five months of 2025, according to the Interior Ministry. Officials registered 145 anti-Muslim acts from January to May,…

Over 1,500 Flights Cancelled Amid French Air Traffic Controllers’ Strike …………………… More than 1,500 flights were canceled across France on July 3-4 due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers, according to Airlines for Europe…

New Mosque Attack in France Sparks Outrage Over Rising Islamophobia …………………. France woke up Saturday to another shocking attack targeting a place of Islamic worship. Masked vandals stormed Al-Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon, southeast France, at dawn, smashing windows, destroying furniture,…

France to impose ban on smoking in parks, beaches, and near schools —————————————– France is intensifying its fight against smoking with a new public health decree banning smoking in all parks, sports venues, beaches, bus stops, school perimeters, and public…

Severe storms hit Paris, leave 2 dead, dozens injured across France ————————————— Severe storms struck Paris and large parts of France late Wednesday, causing widespread damage, two deaths, and multiple injuries. The rare weather event, described by authorities as a…

France Freezes Assets of Leading Islamic Institute, Sparking Concerns ………………… French authorities have frozen the financial assets of the European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH), raising concerns among Muslim communities across Europe. The institute, established in the 1990s, is one…

Tens of Thousands Rally in Rome Against European Military Escalation ………………. Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Rome to protest against European rearmament and growing military tensions, calling for diplomacy and a halt to global escalation.…

UK on heat alert as temperatures surge nationwide ……………………. The UK is on track to experience its first official heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to peak at 33°C by the weekend, the BBC reported. On Wednesday, St James’…

Italy Enforces Nationwide Ban on Cellphone Use in High Schools —————————————- Italy has officially extended its ban on cellphone use to include high school students starting from the upcoming academic year, Anadolu Agency reported. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara signed the…

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…