A roundup of today's top stories, including a shocking murder case, the devastation of Cyclone Garance in Réunion, and a calm, sunny weekend forecast. Read more...

Developments in the Mazan rape case see appeals reduced, but the trial sparked broader questions about gender relations and power dynamics. A philosopher is writing a book about the case. Read more...

France is grappling with a rise in Islamist attacks using knives and vehicles, a strategy experts believe aims to destabilize the nation. Meanwhile, legal and political issues unfold in Marseille and beyond. Read more...