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France prison van attack – live: 350 officers hunt ‘public enemies number one’ as The Fly remains at large

Mohamed Amra’s prison van ambushed by four gunmen in bloody attack that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

France deploys reinforcements to quell deadly New Caledonia riots

France has deployed hundreds of police to quell riots in its overseas territory of New Caledonia, where a state of emergency is in place. Five people, including two gendarmes, have died during four days of clashes.

Radio France Internationale

Foreign interference threatens European Parliament ahead of elections

The European elections are only a few weeks away. Some 360 million people are expected to vote in the June 6-9 ballots. But not only do candidates have to convince the public of their policies, they also need to restore voter confidence at a time when scandals of foreign interference…

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In France, abortion restrictions offset by medical autonomy - Roll Call

The U.S. is struggling to recruit and retain OB-GYNs. But in France, which bans abortions after 16 weeks, no such phenomenon exists.

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Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia amid state of emergency

Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed five people, the Pacific Island's top French official said on Thursday morning, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest.

France 24

‘Intolerable’: State of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest spreads

France is sending 1,000 additional security personnel to join 1,700 on the ground in bid to tackle situation.

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French Prison Van Attack Takes Drug Battle To 'Worrying' New Level

A motorway attack that claimed the lives of two prison officers in France this week marks a new level of violence by the latest generation of drug traffickers, police officers and experts told AFP. On Tuesday, gunmen attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing two…

International Business Times

International arrest warrant issued in manhunt for escaped French inmate ‘The Fly’

French prime minister vows Mohamed Amra and four gunmen ‘will pay’ after bloody escape that left two guards dead

The Independent UK

France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest continues

People in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are protesting a reform that would give voting rights to an increasing number of non-Indigenous residents of the archipelago.

WEKU

State of emergency in New Caledonia: Violence hits archipelago’s struggling economy

France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia. Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its already struggling economy. Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the…

France 24

Convicted Gangster Escapes In Violent Prison Ambush In France

Convicted gangster 'The Fly' escapes during a violent ambush in France, sparking a nationwide manhunt and calls for enhanced security measures.

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Clémence Botino: Exuding Sophistication And Elegance Through Refined Style

Discover how Clémence Botino, Miss France, exuded elegance and sophistication in a grey sweater and brown leather jacket ensemble, showcasing her impeccabl...

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Cannes spotlights Judith Godrèche, icon of France’s #MeToo moment

The Cannes Film Festival kept up its female focus on Wednesday with the pounding, action-packed “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” and the soft-spoken uprising of French actress Judith Godrèche, who has spearheaded the host country’s long-awaited #MeToo reckoning.

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The Guardian - UK

Will prison van ambush put law and order at heart of EU elections in France?

Opposition has seized upon killings that shine spotlight on two big issues: prisons crisis and violent drug trade

France 24

What we know about France’s ‘The Fly’ and his deadly prison van escape

A massive manhunt was under way in France on Wednesday and an Interpol red notice was issued a day after a group of gunmen ambushed a prison van at a motorway toll and freed a notorious gangster known as “The Fly”. Two prison officers were killed in the spectacular escape…

The Conversation

French prison break: violent scenes are a symptom of authorities’ struggle with organised crime

A manhunt is underway in France after armed men held up a prison van to break out convicted criminal Mohamed Amra, nicknamed “the fly” (La mouche). They killed two offers and injured several more in the process.

France 24

France imposes state of emergency, bans TikTok in riot-hit New Caledonia

France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.

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Mathieu van der Poel won't ride Olympic MTB event, puts full focus on road race and Tour de France

Dutchman makes 'logical choice', will target stages and help Jasper Philipsen at the Tour de France

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Two French Prison Guards Killed In Violent Ambush During Transfer

Tragic ambush in France during prisoner transfer leads to manhunt for escaped inmate and assailants. Security measures under scrutiny.

Radio France Internationale

French police hunt killers behind prison van ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

The Guardian - AU

Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to know

Deadly riots spiralled into wider crisis over over constitutional voting changes to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory

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Prison Convoy Ambushed In Normandy, France: Inmate Freed

A daring escape in Normandy, France leads to tragic loss of two guards. Authorities launch manhunt to capture suspects and escaped prisoner.

Al Jazeera

France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra

Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.

International Business Times

French Police Hunt Killers Behind Prison Van Ambush

French police were on Wednesday hunting for a group of gunmen who killed two prison officers in an attack at a motorway toll that freed a convict linked to gangland drug killings.

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