France in turmoil: ‘No one is willing to say the country needs to make sacrifices’

As Paris wrestles with political deadlock, questions are mounting over France’s ability to project strength abroad. RFI spoke to author and political strategist Gerald Olivier about the ongoing political crisis in France and... Read more »

Survivors of the Paris attacks share their stories, ten years on

The city of lights was plunged into mourning on the night of November 13 ten years ago, when the deadliest attacks ever perpetrated on French soil since World War II killed 130... Read more »

Thieves steal priceless jewels in brazen daylight robbery in Paris

The robbery is likely to raise questions about security at the museum, where officials had already sounded the alarm about lack of investment at a world-famous site that welcomed 8.7 million visitors... Read more »

French Prime Minister François Bayrou Resigns After Losing Confidence Vote

On September 8, 2025, French Prime Minister François Bayrou's government collapsed following a parliamentary confidence vote, marking the end of his nine-month tenure. The vote concluded with 364 members in favor and... Read more »

Trump administration launches Chicago immigration raids

Activists monitor an ICE vehicle parked near the Cook County jail and courthouse complex on September 8, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. SCOTT OLSON / AFP The Trump administration on Monday, September 8... Read more »

Alcaraz beats Sinner to win US Open and reclaim No.1 ranking

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning the men’s singles final against Italy’s Jannik Sinner at the US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York, on September 7, 2025. KEVIN LAMARQUE / REUTERS Carlos Alcaraz... Read more »

UK police arrest 890 people at Palestine Action demonstration

Police officers carry a protester during a protest to support Palestine Action in London, Saturday, September 6, 2025. JOANNA CHAN / AP A total of 890 people were arrested in London during... Read more »

Israel says it has hit another high-rise in Gaza City as Netanyahu warns of ‘deepening’ assault

Palestinians react, as smoke and flames rise while a residential building collapses after an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, September 7, 2025. DAWOUD ABU ALKAS / REUTERS The Israeli military said... Read more »

Pope declares ‘God’s influencer’ first millennial saint

Faithful receive the Eucharist as Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass for the canonisation of Carlo Acutis, a British-born Italian boy who will become the first millennial to be made a... Read more »

Trump escalates crackdown threats with Chicago ‘war’ warning

Demonstrators march through downtown during a protest against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies in Chicago, Illinois, on September 06, 2025. SCOTT OLSON / AFP President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday, September 6,... Read more »