France

Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations

Burials such as these are unique, as only about 50 “seated skeletons” have been found across a dozen archaeological sites in Europe.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Gallic skeletons found by archaeologists during excavations of the former garden of the Cordeliers Convent in Paris, France, March 30, 2026.
Israel Prison Service officers prepare Palestinian prisoners for release as part of a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, at Ktzi’ot Prison in southern Israel, February 26, 2025

Germany, France, Italy, UK express 'deep concern' over Israeli death penalty bill

The foreign ministers of Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom expressed their "deep concern" over the bill, which could be voted into law next week, the statement said on Sunday.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A police van is seen outside the building housing Bank of America’s offices, after French anti-terrorism prosecutors opened an investigation into a suspected attack on the premises in Paris, France, March 28, 2026.

France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack

“Two further individuals were taken into police custody ... into the offenses committed against Bank of America,” the prosecutor’s office said.

|ByREUTERS
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Huckabee critcizes Israel police over Pizzaballa's Palm Sunday incident

"The action today by the Israel National Police ... is an unfortunate overreach already having major repercussions around the world," Huckabee wrote in a social media post.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Pro-Palestine French politician banned from Canada, blames 'Israel lobby'

French MEP Rima Hassan said Canada revoked her travel approval ahead of planned Montreal events, citing undisclosed entry issues and a prior offense.

MARCH 29, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
European Parliament member, from the New Popular Front (NFP) alliance of left-wing parties and crew member of the Gaza-bound charity vessel Madleen, operated by pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, Rima Hassan, at the Place de la Republique in Paris, France, June 14, 2025.

Iranian-backed militias escalate in Iraq, targeting Kurdistan Region president Nechirvan Barzani

The attack has been condemned by France and Iraq, but Iran has distanced itself from the incident.

MARCH 29, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, gives a joint press conference with France's Foreign Minister in Arbil, the regional capital, on February 5, 2026.

A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement

Finding a country to move to in retirement is not an easy task – a new study has identified the 10 best places for retirees in 2026 according to various parameters.

MARCH 28, 2026ByWALLA! TOURISM
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Can France lead the charge in disarming Hezbollah? - opinion

France’s role in Lebanon could determine whether Hezbollah is contained or strengthened.

MARCH 26, 2026ByLÉA LANDMAN
ANTI-MISSILE BATTERES fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.

G7 foreign ministers meet in France amid Iran, Ukraine wars, economic strain, US policy unease

The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7.

MARCH 26, 2026ByREUTERS
French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy, amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 11, 2026.

Archaeologists may have found lost remains of French musketeer d'Artagnan in Dutch church

The church had previously been identified as a possible resting place of the 17th-century soldier.

MARCH 25, 2026ByREUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A view inside the Peter and Paul Church in Maastricht shows an excavation pit opened in the floor, where archaeologists believe they may have uncovered the skeletal remains of Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as d’Artagnan, leader of King Louis XIV's musketeers, March 25, 2026.

Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat

The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.

MARCH 24, 2026ByREUTERS
Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein are seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, on December 19, 2025

'Terrorist blackmailers': UAE FM denounces Iranian regime, attacks on Gulf states

Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan responded to criticism from former French ambassador to the US, UN, and Israel, Gerard Araud, and stated that the UAE will "never be blackmailed by terrorists."

MARCH 23, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) walks alongside United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan as they meet at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2025.

Wine Talk: The three musketeers

Tzora and Flam wineries make history, becoming the first Israelis to own a Bordeaux estate with Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.

MARCH 22, 2026ByADAM MONTEFIORE
ISRAELIS IN BORDEAUX. The three musketeers (L to R): Eran Pick MW, Dan Sheinman, and Golan Flam – owners and winemakers of Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.

French mayoral runoffs test far-right strength, party alliances ahead of 2027 vote

Heading nearly 35,000 municipalities - from major cities to villages with only a few dozen residents - mayors are France's most trusted elected officials.

MARCH 22, 2026ByREUTERS
View of the Conseil d'Etat, France's highest administrative court, in Paris, France, January 25, 2024.