France was burning because of the violent protests in the aftermath of the police killing of Nahel, a 17-year-old teenager, in Nanterre during a traffic stop. But is social media to be blamed for fueling the riots in the nation?

Is social media responsible for fueling the riots in France?

A young man lost his life after falling from the roof of a store in northwestern France on Friday during the overnight protests prompted by the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old by a police officer in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check, said police.

France: Young man dies after falling from roof of store during protests over teen's killing

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his state visit to Germany due to growing unrest in the country, following instances of riots, loot and arson. Macron approached the German presidency and asked for a postponement of the 'planned visit'.

Macron postpones state visit to Germany as riots escalate across France

The violent protests in France triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teen continued for the fourth straight night. Violent protesters, mostly young, clashed with police and looted luxury stores, putting further pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.

France protests: Hundreds arrested as Macron appeals for calm; Mbappe reacts

At a time when France is seething with rage in the wake of violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by cops, President Emmanuel Macron was seen partying with British singer Elton John.

President Emmanuel Macron seen partying with Elton John as France descends into chaos, destruction

French President Emmanuel Macron came up with a string of suggestions and announcements after he conducts another round of crisis meetings. Macron asks parents in Paris to keep their children off the streets. Around 875 people have been arrested so far and the accused police officer also apologised.

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs new crisis meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron called the shooting dead of a 17-year-old by police during a traffic stop near Paris “inexcusable” and "unforgivable" in rare criticism of law-enforcement hours after the incident triggered unrest.

Paris Suburb Unrest: Macron deplores ‘inexcusable’ police killing of teenager

French security forces arrested 150 people in a second night of violence after the killing of a teenager by police, the interior minister said, describing the unrest as "intolerable". "A night of intolerable violence against symbols of the republic, with town halls, schools and police stations set on fire or attacked," Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin wrote on Twitter as he announced the arrests figure, expressing support for police but adding: "Shame on those who did not call for calm."

Paris Suburb Unrest: Police arrests 150 in night of 'intolerable' violence

France braced itself for more violent protests on Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that the deadly shooting of a teen by the police during a traffic stop this week was "inexplicable" and "unforgivable".

France braces for more protests as Macron calls shooting of teen by police as 'unforgivable'

French President Emmanuel Macron called on European nations to seek more independence on airspace defense and advocated against relying too much on the US and Israel.

Macron urges Europe to develop its own air defense systems and not rely on US & Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron was filmed downing a bottle of beer with Toulouse's rugby players after they won the domestic league last Saturday (June 17). President Macron is now facing criticism for encouraging binge drinking.

Watch: French President Macron slammed for downing a bottle of beer in 17 seconds

The operator of the Paris Metro system on Wednesday apologised after hundreds of passengers on different trains were blocked underground in stifling temperatures at the height of the rush hour.

Paris Metro passengers blocked underground amid stifling heat in rush hour as glitches halt 5 trains

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The French President is expected to nudge the de-facto leader of the oil-rich kingdom into more full-throttled support for Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine War: Saudi has maintained a cautious stance

With war-torn Ukraine beginning its counteroffensive against Russia, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (June 12) promised more aid to the Kyiv government.

Ukraine war: France's Macron promises more military aid to Kyiv as counteroffensive begins

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi to stop backing Russia's efforts in the invasion of Ukraine. Macron asked Raisi to "immediately end" Tehran's support to Russia in the war against Ukraine, including the supply of drones, said the Elysee Palace.

Emmanuel Macron urges Iran to 'immediately end' support to Russia in war against Ukraine

France has been left shocked after four preschool children were stabbed mercilessly by a Syrian refugee knifeman in the French town of Annecy on Thursday. Two adults also suffered injuries in the horrific attack and were transferred to hospitals in the French Alps, across the Swiss border in Geneva.

France knife attack: What do we know about the stabbing suspect so far?

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday released a statement saying that his country would send aid to Ukraine "within the next few hours" after the Kakhovka dam breach triggered floods forcing the people to spend the night on roofs and trees.

French President Emmanuel Macron to send aid to Ukraine after Kakhovka dam breach

The ongoing Ukraine war continues to escalate with the recent Russian aggression, with Western calls to provide Kyiv with advanced weapons and long-range missiles.

Macron calls on West to offer Ukraine 'tangible and credible' security guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron is willing to make the hard choice. In a wide-ranging speech at an EU leaders' conference, Macron said it may not be possible to send Putin to face war crime trials when he is the only one that can negotiate an end to the Ukraine war.

Faustian bargain? Negotiation with Putin more important than war crime trials, says Macron

Police in France's Avignon city are looking into several posters that depict French President Emmanuel Macron as Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. As many as 30 posters were placed on about 120 billboards in Avignon city depicting Macron in a suit and moustache.

Posters depicting Macron as Hitler found on 120 billboards in France’s Avignon city, cops initiate probe

Jean-Baptiste Trogneux, who is the great-nephew of French first lady Brigitte Macron, was attacked outside the family's famed Trogneux chocolate shop in northern of the country.

Brigitte Macron's relative beaten up at family chocolate shop by protesters

The Paris police force is the subject of heavy criticism after it allowed a group of 600-odd neo-Nazis to openly parade through the capital city last Saturday. Apart from the police force, France's interior minister is also facing heat from the opposition and the public over inaction.

French police and government under heavy scrutiny for allowing neo-Nazi rally in Paris

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour for this year’s Bastille Day Parade in Paris scheduled to take place on July 14. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian armed forces’ contingent will also partake in the parade along with their French counterparts.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to visit Paris for Bastille Day parade as guest of honour on July 14 

Fitch Ratings on Friday downgraded France's debt worthiness to "AA-" from "AA", claiming the political deadlock and social movements posed a threat to President Emmanuel Macron's reform policies which could in turn slow down the economy.

Fitch downgrades France’s credit rating, blames political risks and government debt

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