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French prison population hits record high as overcrowding deepens
France's jails have never held more inmates, with 88,829 people now behind bars and thousands sleeping on the floor.
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France reopens 88,000 complaints of sexual violence against children
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has openly acknowledged a “terrible failure from the state, and of the justice system”.
Gunman kills six at German child welfare centre
Four women and two men, all of them child welfare workers, were killed. Five died at the scene and a sixth died later in hospital.
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French Prime Minister calls for unannounced mandatory anti-drug tests for ministers and senior officials
Sébastien Lecornu’s office stresses that the state cannot credibly fight drug trafficking while tolerating consumption among its own ranks.
Deadly fire near Lyon in France possibly tied to drug violence
Authorities said it is still too early to know whether anyone in particular was targeted.