Terrorism

Australia offers citizenship to Frenchman who blocked knifeman

‘Bollard man hero’ can ‘stay as long as he likes’, says Australian PM after fatal attack in Sydney

France placed on highest alert after Moscow attack: what changes?

Anti-terrorist measures are stepped up. Alert may remain throughout summer

Police shoot woman who threatened terrorism in Paris station

Two inquiries have been opened after the suspect - who said she wanted ‘to blow everything up’ - was shot in the stomach

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‘Kind, cultured, discreet’: Funeral held for murdered French teacher

Former pupils and colleagues have shared tributes to the murdered 57-year-old, who has been awarded a posthumous Légion d’Honneur

France placed on highest security alert - what changes for the public?

Temporary emergency level was put in place on Friday after a teacher was killed in a knife attack in northern France. The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack

Key quotes from President Macron's TV speech to France about Hamas

The president warned of internal divisions within French society saying he was aware that the Israel-Palestine conflict had not escaped the country

Teacher killed, two injured in terrorist knife attack at French school

The perpetrator, who is on the state’s ‘fiché S’ watch list of people considered to pose a possible security risk to the state, has been arrested. He is a former student at the school

What does the term ‘fiché S’ mean in France?

What does it mean if someone in France is described as fiché S?

Far-right terrorism ‘is a real threat’ in France

A recent march by far-right activists in Paris caused controversy, but political scientist Stéphane François says it is the less visible extremists we should be worrying about

France pays homage to 2015 Paris terrorism attack victims

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and former president François Hollande have paid homage to the victims of the attacks today (November 13) in memory of the 130 who lost their lives

Trauma remains for children of July 14 terror attack in Nice

As the trial continues over the terrorist attack in Nice, France, on July 14, 2016, psychologists are helping children to overcome their trauma

Foreign children among those ‘adopted’ by French state

Children who lose a parent in a terror attack in France can receive financial help, regardless of their nationality

British man to testify at trial of Bataclan Paris terrorist attacks

The trial of the most deadly attacks in France’s history is set to begin on September 8 and will involve nearly 2,000 testimonies from people caught up in the attacks

Professor at Kabul's American university relieved to be back in France

Victoria Fontan was evacuated following the Taliban’s takeover. “They won't kill everyone, they need educated people to govern but they're going to kill enough to make the others behave,” she said

12 million French students remember teacher Samuel Paty

As students return to school today, a one-minute silence was held for the teacher murdered for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in class

French Muslim leaders pay respects to murdered teacher

Muslim leaders are among many to pay tribute to Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher killed in France last week

French President: ‘Immediate action’ on Islamic terrorism

The President spoke at the defence council on Sunday night, two days after a deadly attack on a school teacher in France

Paris teacher killing: What we know about attack

France’s president has described the decapitation of a teacher in a Paris suburb as a “Islamist terrorist attack"

French teacher killing: 11 in custody as solidarity grows

The 11th person in custody is a friend of the attacker. Several marches in homage to the murdered teacher are taking place today

President Macron defends French press freedom

The President paid tribute to the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attack today (September 2), as the trial begins and the magazine republishes controversial images of the Prophet Muhammad.

Paris plans remembrance garden for terrorism victims

A “remembrance garden” in honour of the 130 victims of the November 13 2015 terrorist attack is to be created in Paris, after the city’s Mairie voted in favour of the plan this week.

Senate votes to ban signs of religion on school trips

The French Senate has voted to ban parents from displaying any signs of religion or wearing religious clothing when accompanying their children on public school trips.

Macron: France warned over ‘deadly Islamist ideology’

France should be alert to signs of radical Islam that deviate from “the laws and values of the Republic”, President Macron has said, in a speech to honour the victims of last week’s police attack.

French killer data shows IS links, as victims honoured

USB sticks belonging to police killer Mickaël Harpon contained Islamic State (IS) videos and data on his colleagues, police have said, as it is announced that his victims are to receive la Légion d'Honneur.

France plans anti-radicalisation after police attack

The Prime Minister of France has announced plans to introduce measures to better detect signs of radicalisation among anti-terrorist police, after the attacks that killed four police workers this week.

Chirac: France confirms day of national mourning

France has set a day of national mourning this Monday to honour the late President Jacques Chirac, as President Emmanuel Macron pays homage, and most French people say he was a “good president”.

One dead and eight injured in knife attack near Lyon

At least one person has died and eight been injured after a knife attack at a bus and Metro stop in Villeurbanne, near Lyon in Rhône (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) on Saturday August 31.

G7 Biarritz: More than 13,200 police on security alert

There will be 13,200 police officers and gendarmes in Biarritz for this weekend’s G7 summit, the French government has confirmed, saying that “no unrest will be tolerated”.

Nice has first fireworks show since 2016 terror attack

The first firework display in Nice since the terrorist attack of July 2016 has taken place in celebration of today’s July 14 Fête Nationale .

Ardern and Macron lead fight against online extremism

Leaders of New Zealand and France launch 'Christchurch Call' in Paris

Hostages freed and young gunman arrested in Toulouse

All four of the people taken hostage during an attack yesterday (May 7) by a gunman in Blagnac, near Toulouse (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie) have now been freed, and the 17-year-old perpetrator arrested.

Gilets jaunes: Acte 13 protest marked by severe injury

Official figures show that around 51,400 people came out for the Acte 13 gilets jaunes protests this weekend, with major incidents in Paris including one protester who had a hand “torn off”.

Banksy terrorism artwork stolen from Bataclan in Paris

A graffiti artwork widely believed to be by British artist Banksy, and an homage to the victims of the 2015 Paris terror attacks, has been stolen from the Bataclan club.

€500 ‘terrorists’ note to disappear

Banks have stopped the production of €500 notes since January 27. Only Austria and Germany are allowed to continue to print them, until April 26, as a transition measure.

Strasbourg shooting: Fourth victim dies

A fourth victim of the Strasbourg terror attacks has died of his wounds after the fatal Christmas market shooting on Wednesday December 12, which also injured 12 others and left one person in a coma.

French minister visits Strasbourg as gunman killed

French minister for the Interior Christophe Castaner is to visit the Strasbourg Christmas market this morning (Friday December 14), hours after deadly gunman Chérif Chekatt was killed by police.

Calls to stop Gilets Jaunes protests after Strasbourg

French political figures have called for a halt to the Gilets Jaunes protests in the wake of the Strasbourg terror attack, and amid reports that a sixth protester has been killed, in a van accident in Vaucluse.

French manhunt for Strasbourg attacker still underway

Police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting in Strasbourg on December 11, as suspect Chérif Chekatt is still on the run and an investigation into the attack continues.

Emergency number set up after Strasbourg shooting

The French government has set up an emergency telephone number for worried relatives after two people were killed and 14 injured in a shooting at a Christmas market in Strasbourg last night.

Macron to pay homage to French terrorism victims today

President Emmanuel Macron is to pay homage to French victims of terrorism today (Wednesday September 19), and will meet victims and family members of victims after the official ceremony.

Inquiry opened into Lyon airport runway car incident

An inquiry has been opened into the storming of the runway at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport, which saw a man with “psychiatric fragility” drive a stolen car in front of planes before being stopped by police.

Fireworks return to Nice promenade after 2016 terror

Fireworks are to return to the Promenade des Anglais in Nice this August, more than two years after the show was stopped by the terrorist attack of July 2016.

Anti-terrorism ‘marshalls’ deployed on French trains

Trains across France are to have undercover “marshalls” on board this summer, in an effort to protect passengers from the threat of terrorism.

Far-right terror plot: French police arrest 10

Weapons seized during co-ordinated raids in Île-de-France, Charente-Maritime, Vienne and Corsica

Paris knife attack: Details released so far

Details are still emerging on last night’s knife attack in Paris, which has killed one person and injured four, and has been claimed as the work of a “soldier of Islam” by the so-called Islamic State.

France condemns Trump gun comments on Paris attacks

The foreign office has condemned comments by US President Donald Trump about the November 2015 Paris terrorism attacks, and requested “respect for the memory of the victims”.

Border checks in place for six more months

France cites terror threat as it informs European Commission of intention to maintain border controls despite being a member of the passport-free Schengen Zone

Fallen gendarme to receive ‘hommage national’ funeral

A public state funeral and memorial service for Arnaud Beltrame, the lieutenant-colonel gendarme who died in the terrorist siege in Aude last week, is to take place at Les Invalides in Paris this Wednesday March 28.

“A soldier among men”: Tributes to fallen gendarme

More tributes have been paid and flags set at half-mast in honour of the heroic gendarme officer who died during this week’s supermarket siege in the Aude.

False Bataclan victim gets four-and-a-half years

Woman falsified documents for compensation claim and worked for victims' association

Eiffel Tower lights turned off to honour Kabul victims

The Eiffel Tower was plunged into darkness this weekend in homage to the victims of a deadly attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, which killed almost 100 people.

'Train marshals’ on TGVs

Measure taken to improve public safety

Air France no longer checking ID at boarding gates

Air France is no longer checking that passengers’ boarding documents match their ID at the point of aeroplane boarding, prompting concerns from a pilots’ union and the mayor of Nice.

France legalises weapons for personal security staff

Personal security guards are now permitted to carry weapons, according to a new law published in the Journal Officiel on December 31.

Islamic State inquiry for France’s ‘favourite village’

France’s “favourite village” has become the subject of a gendarmerie inquiry after images appearing to be associated with so-called Islamic State were posted on its Facebook Page.

Paris Bataclan band holds surprise anniversary show

The Eagles of Death Metal - the band that was playing at the Bataclan theatre in Paris during the tragic terrorist attacks on November 13 2015 - has appeared in a surprise show.

France’s State of Emergency comes to an end today

France’s State of Emergency (SE) is set to finish today, after a record 719 days, as President Emmanuel Macron’’s new anti-terrorism laws come into force instead.

Newborn named “Jihad” investigated in Toulouse

Parents of a newborn baby named “Jihad” are under investigation by the Mairie (town hall) of Toulouse into whether the name is acceptable or fair on the child.

France extends stricter border controls

'Persistent terror threat' cited as reason for six-month extension of tighter security at borders of Schengen-area neighbours

France wants to keep tighter Schengen border controls

France has joined other European countries to demand that the European Commission allow increased border controls to remain within the Schengen Agreement Area in the EU.

Nice cancels fireworks out of respect to 2016 victims

Nice has cancelled its traditional 15 August fireworks show, in respect to the victims of last year’s terrorist attack.

Muslim tour bus visits towns hit by terror attacks

A group of around 30 representatives for the Muslim community boarded a coach in the Champs-Elysées on Saturday that will pass through towns hit by Islamist attacks

No July 14 fireworks in honour of Nice attack victims

No fireworks shows or events are to take place on July 14 (Bastille Day) in the Alpes-Maritimes region, in honour of the victims of last year’s terrorist attack in Nice.

France to remain in a state of emergency

France will remain in a state of emergency until 1 November, after the Assemblée nationale voted this week for it to remain.

Europe could follow Germany in social media hate laws

European countries may consider harsher penalties for extremist social media content, after Germany passed a law requiring platforms to delete hateful messages within 48 hours.

Electric guitar leads football terror tribute

Garde Républicaine guitarist leads crowd in Don’t Look Back in Anger

Crowd demo marks Basque hand-over of arms

20,000 'artisans of peace' in Bayonne on the day ETA's arms caches are revealed

A nose for trouble helps police and security

The man in charge of the gendarmerie dog training centre in Gramat in the Lot, Col Dominique Dalier, is quick to summarise why the animals are so important to security and law enforcement.

Fundamental roots of terror will prove very hard to tackle | Simon Heffer

The renowned political commentator and historian, turns his gaze to French politics