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Two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer last month have been recovered, Mayor Bryan Masson said Friday. Six people have been arrested in connection with the theft, though authorities have not said where the works were found or in what condition.
Iran accused French President Emmanuel Macron of double standards on nuclear deterrence, saying he defends France's own program while pressuring Tehran's. The criticism comes as tensions over Iran's nuclear program escalate and JCPOA talks stall.
France's interior minister announced a temporary halt to police use of stun grenades during student-led protests, following days of tensions and accusations of excessive force. The move came after a 15-year-old lost a hand and a 14-year-old was seriously injured. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is expected to make a public statement on the protests and the country's finances.
Iran summoned France's ambassador in Tehran on May 27 to protest and seek clarification over crackdowns on student protests, Iranian state media reported. Tehran said the move was meant to protect citizens' rights, while Paris has not yet responded officially.
Tens of thousands protested across France on Tuesday as unions, teachers and high school students demanded better learning conditions, with clashes reported in some areas. The Interior Ministry counted 86,000 demonstrators nationwide, while the CGT cited 260,000. Authorities reported 215 students and 715 police officers injured since the movement began.
France came from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League Group A1 at the Stade de France. Substitute Michael Olise scored twice, with Desire Doue and Rayan Cherki also on target.
Hundreds of French secondary schools have closed as student protests over crumbling facilities and teacher shortages spread nationwide. Education Minister Edouard Geffray said 400-500 of the country's 3,700 schools could be fully or partially shut on Monday, with 24 schools burned or ransacked and 78 teachers injured since the unrest began. Student unions have called a national day of protest for Tuesday.
France host Belgium at the Stade de France on Monday with just one point separating the top two teams in Nations League Group A1. France lead with 7 points, while Belgium sit second on 6, though Belgium will be without suspended stars Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans.
Vanuatu has filed a case with the International Court of Justice seeking sovereignty over two small Pacific islands controlled by France, reigniting a decades-old territorial dispute rooted in colonial history. The ICJ said proceedings will only begin if France consents to its jurisdiction, while far-right French politicians have used the case to attack the government.
