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Louis, Duke of Anjou and successor to the Kings of France, has published a tribune rejecting the instrumentalization of Saint-Denis by LFI, emphasizing its historical significance as a symbol of French monarchy.
The city hall of Saint-Denis, France, announced it will file a complaint after a racist banner was displayed on the basilica by a group named 'Objectif Remigration'.
French hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon officially launched his campaign for the 2027 presidential election at a rally in Saint-Denis. He outlined his vision, including promises of independence for New Caledonia and extended autonomy for Corsica, while positioning himself against the National Rally.
Guillaume Tabard, in a counter-point analysis, suggests that Jean-Luc Mélenchon views the Socialist Party and other left-wing parties as 'dead stars,' aiming to consolidate 'his' France in Saint-Denis to demonstrate his political strength.
ENQUÊTE - À Lille, Montpellier, Saint-Denis, La Courneuve et un peu partout en France, les Insoumis mènent une campagne permanente pour mobiliser l’électorat des quartiers populaires.
An adolescent from Seine-Saint-Denis drowned in the Marne River in Noisiel, Seine-et-Marne, while swimming with a group of friends.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis and Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, suggested a "popular insurrection" could occur if the National Rally (RN) wins the 2027 presidential election. His comments were made during an interview where he also criticized Emmanuel Macron and Bolloré group media.
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, has removed the presidential portrait from the town hall, prompting the prefect to order him to reconsider his action, stating it goes against established civic practice.
Two young individuals were arrested and taken into custody in Saint-Denis after infiltrating the Church of Scientology's building while shouting, reportedly as part of a TikTok challenge.
A 31-year-old armed and intoxicated man was arrested near a mosque in Seine-Saint-Denis after making "racist and injurious" remarks. He was medically treated at Delafontaine hospital and then taken into police custody.
The new mayor of Saint-Denis has pledged to save the landmark Îlot 8 housing complex, potentially reversing a controversial privatization project and advocating for necessary repairs after a decade-long struggle.
A local election for the president of the Plaine Commune intermunicipality in Seine-Saint-Denis has become a contentious duel between socialist and left-wing candidates.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has reversed his campaign promise to disarm the municipal police, specifically regarding the removal of LBDs from officers' equipment.
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, has criticized Saint-Denis mayor Bally Bagayoko for stating that "nobody knows him in Saint-Denis" and that he is "not Dionysian." Bardella frequently emphasizes his working-class origins.
Bali Bagayoko secured victory with 50.77% of the vote, making him the new mayor of Saint-Denis and giving La France Insoumise its first city with over 100,000 inhabitants.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced plans to file a complaint regarding comments made on CNews that were denounced as racist.
South Korea and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the conservation of significant cultural heritage sites, specifically Jongmyo in Korea and the Saint-Denis Basilica in France.
Thousands of people demonstrated in France against racism following racist insults directed at the black mayor of Saint-Denis.
An anti-racism rally, initiated by LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko, was held in Saint-Denis, though a metro power failure made it difficult for some attendees to reach the event.
Aurore Bergé has deplored 'indignant' comments made against Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, during a CNews debate that questioned his leadership and intentions in the Parisian suburb.
New Paris municipal councilor and police officer Abdoulaye Kanté is strongly opposing the proposed disarmament of the municipal police in Saint-Denis by the LFI mayor.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that he denounced as racist, becoming the target of a racist campaign even before taking office.
Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, announced his intention to file a complaint against CNews following a controversial segment about him that was widely condemned as racist.
The announcement of disarming the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, has led to an unprecedented exodus of officers, as a local LFI representative seeks to redefine security doctrine.
Following La France insoumise's (LFI) victory in municipal elections, Saint-Denis is being highlighted as a 'laboratory of the New France' under Jean-Luc Mélenchon's far-left policies, symbolizing the real-world application of his political agenda.
LE FIGARO TV - Le député écologiste et social de Seine-Saint-Denis Alexis Corbière, et le philosophe Alain Finkielkraut, sont les invités d’«Esprits Libres» présenté par Alexandre Devecchio sur Le…
Le socialiste Mathieu Hanotin, maire sortant battu, et ses colistiers, ont été copieusement hués et sifflés.
PORTRAIT - En renversant dès le premier tour le sortant socialiste dans cette ville de Seine-Saint-Denis, le nouvel édile LFI entend faire de la cité des rois la «capitale de l’Insoumission».
Le lieu culturel, composé de six salles, est très attendu car il n’y avait plus de cinéma dans la ville de Seine-Saint-Denis depuis 2019.
A landlord in Saint-Denis, France, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering and dismembering his Spanish tenant. Human remains were found at the suspect's home.
A woman was found dead and bloodied in her apartment in Seine-Saint-Denis, France. Her partner, whose clothes had blood traces, was taken into custody without resistance.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the far-left party La France Insoumise, launched his campaign for the 2027 French presidential election in Saint-Denis, positioning himself as the only clear candidate from the left.
A 13-year-old middle school student died Tuesday morning in an apartment building fire in Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis. His mother and another child were hospitalized, and the entire building was evacuated.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon held his first campaign rally in Saint-Denis, aiming to demonstrate strength for the 2027 French presidential election. The event marked the beginning of his 'new France' strategy, focusing on identity-based themes.
Nobel Literature laureate Annie Ernaux and Goncourt Prize winner Éric Vuillard are set to speak at Jean-Luc Mélenchon's rally in Saint-Denis. Both authors share the ideas and a certain 'rage' associated with La France Insoumise.
A police officer in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, shot and killed a man armed with two knives who was acting threateningly.
A man in his forties died on the scene in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, after being shot twice in the abdomen.
The LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, was reprimanded by the prefect after he turned President Emmanuel Macron's portrait to face the wall in his town hall. The incident has sparked debate over the obligation to display the presidential portrait.
The Îlot 8 residential complex in Saint-Denis, a symbol of late 20th-century French housing architecture, faces an uncertain future with concerns that it may undergo significant changes soon.
The newly installed mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, called for concrete action against growing racism in France and for the issue to be at the heart of the 2027 presidential debate, following personal racist abuse.
Four men have been incarcerated in Saint-Denis, France, on suspicion of torturing a 22-year-old man to death. The victim, from Saint-Ouen, died on April 17 from his injuries.
Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has entered opinion polls, ranking 20th among political figures with 14% favorable opinions, according to the April Odoxa - Mascaret barometer.
The presidency of Plaine Commune in France is set to be decided by a vote on Tuesday, with a duel between Karim Bouamrane, the mayor of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, and Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis.
Bally Bagayoko has been elected as the new mayor of Saint-Denis, Paris's largest suburb. He expressed his intention to play a significant role in uniting the left around La France Insoumise leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon for the 2027 French presidential election.
Bally Bagayoko expressed gratitude to President Emmanuel Macron for his support, albeit belated, during their meeting in Saint-Denis. Bagayoko also pointed out the state's shortcomings, while Macron condemned racist acts and affirmed his intransigence on the issue.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has become the victim of racist fake news broadcast on television.
In Seine-Saint-Denis, France, an 80-year-old woman, reportedly diagnosed with Alzheimer's six months prior, was fatally shot by her husband, who then attempted to take his own life.
Thousands gathered in Saint-Denis, a Paris suburb, to protest racism and show support for the new mayor, Bally Bagayoko.
Several thousand people marched through Saint-Denis, a Paris suburb, to denounce racism and show solidarity with the town's newly elected black mayor, who was subject to disparaging comments. French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon also addressed the crowd.
Bally Bagayoko, a newly elected French mayor, faced racist abuse after winning the Saint-Denis mayorship and has pledged to combat inequality to counter the rise of the far-right.
MEP Rima Hassan has been detained in Paris and is under investigation for a social media post about a member of the Japanese Red Army, as well as for the possession of synthetic drugs found in her luggage. French media also reported on her legal troubles and drug discovery.
The new mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, is facing fierce debate over his proposal to gradually disarm the municipal police, despite the city's high crime rate. This policy has led to some Saint-Denis officers seeking transfers to other cities, such as Nice.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that he denounced as racist.
DÉCRYPTAGE - Le nouveau maire LFI de Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, a été rappelé à l’ordre par le gouvernement, tandis qu’Emmanuel Macron s’est inquiété des scènes d’invectives qui ont éclaté après…
French Minister David Amiel has warned Bally Bagayoko, a municipal official in Saint-Denis, against dismissing agents for political reasons, stating that such actions would be illegal and subject to administrative review.
In Seine-Saint-Denis, France's poorest department, right-wing mayors are losing their dominant position in municipal elections, with an analysis suggesting voters prioritize local issues like security and cleanliness over broader concerns like Gaza, which might influence European elections.
Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced a "désarmement process" for the municipal police, starting with a progressive removal of LBDs (flash-ball guns).
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has become the target of racist fake news broadcast on television, sparking outrage and concerns over media ethics.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, celebrated his municipal election victory, with supporters chanting 'We are all children of Gaza' at the town hall.
The director and current head of the Théâtre Gérard-Philipe in Saint-Denis replaces the Lebanese-Canadian playwright, who steps down on March 8.
A four-year-old autistic boy named Madoua went missing from a playground in Neuilly-Plaisance, Seine-Saint-Denis, France, prompting a large search operation.
Parents abducted their three children, who were subject to a temporary placement order, in Seine-Saint-Denis. The youngest child, a six-month-old baby, was later dropped off at a hospital in Lille.
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, condemned a racist banner bearing the far-right concept of 'remigration' that was displayed on the facade of the famed basilica, calling it an act of 'hatred.'
Hard-left four-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon held his first campaign rally in Saint-Denis, building on his 'new France' slogan for the 2027 French presidential election.
French political leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is holding his first major campaign rally in Saint-Denis. The event aims to consolidate momentum for his Insoumis party in the city recently won by Bally Bagayoko.
An operation coordinated by Parisian and Belgian judicial authorities led to the arrest of 19 individuals suspected of fencing gold and jewelry in Seine-Saint-Denis, France, on May 27 and 28.
Congolese singer Fally Ipupa has canceled his scheduled appearance in Saint-Denis, citing a desire to avoid being co-opted by the La France Insoumise (LFI) political party.
The LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, has sparked controversy after discussing a potential 'popular insurrection' if the National Rally wins elections, in an interview with a Muslim community media outlet. Critics argue his remarks undermine democratic and republican values.
A man fleeing a police check was fatally hit by a private vehicle on the A86 highway in Rosny-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, on Monday afternoon.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has invited the public to participate in a demonstration against racism scheduled for June 21, a march originally planned for early May.
Artists are giving new voice to emblematic World War II memory sites in Seine-Saint-Denis, from Drancy to Romainville, which are marked by the deportation of Jews, through a new commemorative route.
FIGARO INFO - Murielle Martin-Cham, who has been involved in Seine-Saint-Denis since 2021, is leaving the party led by Bruno Retailleau.
One month after taking leadership of Saint-Denis, LFI official Bally Bagayoko was elected president of the Plaine commune intermunicipality with 46 votes, defeating socialist mayor Karim Bouamrane.
Saint-Denis, a northern Paris suburb often associated with social issues, is now governed by a mayor from the La France insoumise party, who is implementing unconventional methods in what is described as a 'left-wing revolution'.
Abdulaye N., also known as "Doudou cross bitume" and one of the alleged burglars of the Louvre, is being tried in Bobigny for damaging a door and mirror at an Aulnay police station while in custody for a previous affair.
Kanye West is facing a potential ban from performing in France, with the French Interior Minister reportedly studying options to prevent a planned concert in Marseille. This comes after his Wireless Festival cancellation and amid controversy surrounding his past anti-Semitic remarks.
Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, announced his intention to file a complaint following comments made on CNews that were denounced as racist.
A 25-year-old suspect, Mourad A., has been arrested in connection with a violent home invasion in Romainville, Seine-Saint-Denis. He is accused of torturing and raping a 74-year-old woman for an hour before fleeing.
Residents of Saint-Denis, France, demonstrated in support of their newly elected mayor, Bally Bagayoko, who is of Malian origin and has been targeted by racist insults from the right-wing.
A rally against racism was organized in Saint-Denis, France, at the initiative of LFI mayor Bally Bagayoko. The event brought together community members to protest against racial discrimination.
Recent comments on a television programme comparing a newly elected black mayor to a monkey and a tribal chief have reignited the debate over what critics call France's failure to tackle mounting…
France is confronting racism in public life after several Black lawmakers received racist letters and Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko faced a surge of abuse.
Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis, has filed a complaint against French channel CNews after its contributors sparked outrage with racist comments like "Ville des Noirs" and "Grand Singe" targeting him, leading the regulator to investigate and the government to consider criminal prosecution.
French authorities successfully thwarted an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris, arresting a man who allegedly attempted to ignite a homemade explosive device in the city's 8th arrondissement, with a counter-terrorism investigation now underway and one suspect detained.
The municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, are being disarmed, a move that Manuel Bompard, national coordinator of LFI, described as a 'first step' towards community policing, arguing that increased armament does not reduce crime.
The director of the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, is reportedly leaving his post due to opposition to the 'progressive disarmament' of his forces, with approximately 90 agents also said to be departing.
Oriane Filhol, a PS elected official in Saint-Denis, has resigned, citing alleged links between LFI Mayor Bally Bagayoko and Mouloud Bezzouh, who was recently convicted for orchestrating her aggression.
Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected mayor of Saint-Denis-Pierrefitte, celebrated his victory with supporters by dancing after securing 50.77% of the votes in the first round of the municipal elections.
La France Insoumise won Saint-Denis, the largest Paris suburb, in the first round.
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Authorities are actively continuing search and investigation efforts to locate Madoua, a four-year-old autistic child who disappeared a week ago near the Marne river in Seine-Saint-Denis, France.
The partner of a 42-year-old woman found dead in an apartment in Les Lilas, Seine-Saint-Denis, has been placed in provisional detention.
An Amber Alert has been triggered in France for three missing children, including a premature baby, in Seine-Saint-Denis, with parents suspected.