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Clare BYRNE

French sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin speaks during his conference on December 6, 2007 in Mexico City. (Photo by Ronaldo SCHEMIDT / AFP)
May 30, 2026, 1:32 pm
French-Jewish intellectual Edgar Morin, ‘grandfather’ of France,’ dies at 104
Born to Greek-Jewish immigrants, Morin shied away from being defined by his Jewishness; was sharply critical of Israel; beloved in France for his explorations of the big questions of the day
By Clare BYRNE
French police officers stand guard as adults and children gather in front of flowers displayed at the entrance of a middle school in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, 30 kilometers northwest of Paris, on October 17, 2020, after a teacher was decapitated by an attacker who has been shot dead by policemen. (Bertrand Guay/AFP)
October 19, 2020, 8:58 pm
4 students detained after French teacher’s beheading
Police arrest a total of 15 people in raids on Islamist networks in Paris area; minister says there won’t be ‘a minute’s respite for enemies of the Republic’
By Alexandre Hielard and Clare BYRNE
French Republic President Emmanuel Macron at a wreath laying ceremony during the Fifth World Holocaust Forum at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum in Jerusalem on January 23, 2020. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 27, 2020, 10:47 pm
French judges rebuke Macron for criticism over case of slain Jewish woman
After president casts doubt on ruling that suspect not criminally responsible for killing Sarah Halimi, prosecutor-general and top judge stress the need for independent judiciary
By Sofia BOUDERBALA and Clare BYRNE
People are evacuated from the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo's office, in Paris, January 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
January 6, 2020, 11:45 pm
Killing Charlie: The attacks that heralded France’s year of terror
Shooting at Paris satirical newspaper and kosher supermarket 5 years ago was first in a series of assaults to claim over 250 French lives
By Clare BYRNE
The spire of the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral collapses as the church is engulfed in flames in central Paris on April 15, 2019. (Geoffroy van der Hasselt/AFP)
April 17, 2019, 9:57 pm
France launches global contest to design new Notre Dame spire
Architects around world invited to submit ideas for new steeple after iconic tower destroyed in cathedral fire
By Clare BYRNE and Joseph Schmid
The interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral, April 16, 2019. (AFP)
April 16, 2019, 11:03 pm
Macron vows fire-ravaged Notre Dame will be rebuilt within 5 years
French president says iconic cathedral will be renovated ‘even more beautifully,’ as experts caution reconstruction could take decades
By Stuart Williams and Clare BYRNE
Inspectors are seen on the roof of the landmark Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on April 16, 2019, the day after a fire ripped through its main roof. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)
April 16, 2019, 8:07 pm
How long to rebuild Notre Dame? Experts have only a hunch
As donations flood in from around the world, France’s restorers disagree on whether work will take years or decades; Russia, Italy, Germany offer to send help
By Clare BYRNE and Herve ASQUIN
French Junior Minister attached to Finance Minister in charge of digital technology Mounir Mahjoubi gestures as he answers questions during an interview at Economny Ministry in Paris, on February 21, 2019. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP)
February 24, 2019, 6:12 pm
French digital affairs minister tackles daunting task of purging online hate
Mounir Mahjoubi, 34, standing up to ‘yellow vest’ protesters, seeking to root out their anti-Semitism and racism, and mitigate their militancy
By Clare BYRNE
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 34th annual dinner of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF - Conseil Representatif des Institutions juives de France) on February 20, 2019, at the Louvre Carrousel in Paris. LUDOVIC MARIN / POOL / AFP)
February 21, 2019, 1:09 am
Anti-Semitism worst since WWII, Macron tells French Jewish group
President vows to ban racist groups and recognize anti-Zionism as a form of anti-Semitism after spate of recent incidents targeting Jews
By Clare BYRNE
Illustrative: French President Emmanuel Macron looks at a grave vandalized with a swastika during a visit at the Jewish cemetery in Quatzenheim, on February 19, 2019, on the day of nationwide marches against a rise in anti-Semitic attacks. (Frederick Florin/Pool/AFP)
February 20, 2019, 5:21 pm
Macron to unveil measures to fight anti-Semitism
Authorities arrest protester caught on video hurling abuse at Jewish writer and philosopher Alain Finkielkraut during ‘yellow vest’ demonstration in Paris on Saturday
By Clare BYRNE
Ilan Halimi, kidnapped and murdered by an anti-Semitic gang in Paris in 2006, (Courtesy of Stephanie Yin/JTA)
February 11, 2019, 10:53 pm
Tree commemorating murdered French Jew is chopped down amid anti-Semitic spate
Desecration of memorial to Ilan Halimi the latest in series of anti-Jewish attacks that have raised fears in Paris; anti-Semitic attacks up 74% in 2018
By Clare BYRNE
French singer Bilal Hassani in Paris on January 28, 2019. (Thomas Samson / AFP)
February 4, 2019, 6:07 pm
France’s Eurovision pick goes on defensive over anti-Israel tweet
Bilal Hassani, 19, rails at becoming ‘punchbag,’ says he was ‘young and stupid’ when he made social media posts in 2014
By Clare BYRNE
Screen capture from video shows a police biker, left, drawing his firearm as he and other police bikers are assaulted by protesters on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, December 22, 2018. (LINE PRESS/AFP)
December 23, 2018, 6:00 pm
Macron calls for order after ‘yellow vest’ attack on police
Officer pulls gun on protesters during assault on Champs-Elysees; French president slams use of song by comedian Dieudonne M’Bala M’Bala, a convicted anti-Semite
By Clare BYRNE
A protester holds a sign reading "Macron stop hiding" near the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris on December 8, 2018 during a "yellow vests" (gilets jaunes) demonstration protesting rising costs of living they blame on high taxes. (Thomas Samson/AFP)
December 9, 2018, 8:10 am
All eyes on Macron after fresh ‘yellow vest’ protests hit Paris
French president to deliver key speech as second round of demonstrations draws over 125,000 nationwide angered by tax cuts for rich
By Katy Lee and Clare BYRNE
US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron prior to their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on November 10, 2018. (Christophe Petit-Tesson/Pool/AFP)
November 10, 2018, 11:54 pm
Trump, Macron in show of unity following spat over Europe’s defense
After taking umbrage at French leader’s remarks on potential US cyberthreat, American president says he’s committed to a ‘strong Europe’
By Clare BYRNE and Jerome Cartillier
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