Paris

France banned Iran opposition rally after monarchist threats, security assessment claims

Paris police canceled the June 20 protest hours before it was due to begin, citing a particularly tense national and international context and risk of violence.

Protestors wave flags of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) during a demonstration by Franco-Iranian associations, including the Committee to Support Human Rights in Iran (CSDHI) against the capital punishment in Iran, a day after the World Day Against the Death Penalty.
The Mayor of Paris upon the granting of honorary citizenship to Palestinians, June 18, 2026.

Paris mayor grants city honor to civilians of Gaza, West Bank

People hold a pre-Iranian Revolution "Lion and Sun" national flag as they attend a demonstration against political executions in Iran and in support of a democratic republic, a demonstration which was banned by Paris Police Prefecture, in Paris, France, June 20, 2026.

Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally

PROTESTORS WAVE flags of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) during a demonstration by Franco-Iranian associations, including the Committee to Support Human Rights in Iran (CSDHI) against the capital punishment in Iran, a day after the World Day Against the Death Penalty/

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris, no reason given


Antisemitism won't be tolerated in France, new interior minister tells Jewish community

Laurent Nuñez visited the European Center for Judaism in Paris to announce his "total commitment to responding to fears of antisemitism."

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament, in Paris, on October 21, 2025.

Shots fired at Paris train station, police evacuate the scene as investigations continue

The French police carried out an operation in the Montparnasse train station in the centre of Paris and ordered its evacuation, a Reuters witness saw.

 A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.

France marks 10th anniversary of deadly Paris shooting, bombing attacks

France commemorates the 10th anniversary of the ISIS attacks in Paris, honoring victims and survivors still scarred by the deadliest assault since WWII.

A woman lights a candle during a gathering at the Place de la Republique, marking the tenth anniversary of the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks that killed 130 people, in Paris, France November 12, 2025.

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.

 Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Israel Philharmonic concert in Paris with smoke bombs

Four people were arrested. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez condemned the disruption.

Israeli conductor Lahav Shani reacts to applause from the audience following a performance with the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra as guests at the Konzerthaus Berlin as part of the ongoing Musikfest Berlin, following their disinvitation from the Flanders Festival Ghent, in Berlin, Germany September

From France to Eilat: Arkia to fly from Paris to Ramon Airport

During the months of December, January, and February, Arkia will operate flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ramon Airport for the incoming tourism company Isram.

Paris

'Chaos without war': How the Iranian regime infiltrates French society, recruits agents

The Iranian embassy in Paris is working to recruit journalists, academics, and students to act as propaganda tools for the Iranian regime.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, August 24, 2025.

French court explores Russian involvement in antisemitic graffiti at Paris Holocaust Memorial

During the night of May 13 to 14, 2024, the four men carried out over 500 acts of vandalism using a stencil, including 35 in the Paris Holocaust Memorial.

Blood-red hands  graffiti on the Paris Holocaust memorial, May 14, 2024.

More Louvre heist suspects arrested, jewels remain missing - report

Police have made more arrests in the $102 million Louvre heist, with five new suspects detained. The precious jewels, including items from the French Crown Jewels, remain missing.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, DNA links one to scooter

DNA from one of the suspects was found on a scooter used in the Louvre robbery.

A crown worn by French Empress Eugenie, which was targeted by thieves during a heist at Paris' Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025 but was dropped during their escape, on display in this undated still frame from a video.