French officials say it is still unclear whether the hantavirus strain linked to the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has mutated, as health authorities continue monitoring passengers evacuated from the vessel.

A 27-year-old man suspected of plotting a violent attack reportedly considered targeting the Louvre Museum and Jewish communities in Paris, according to French authorities and media reports.

Energy giant Shell is planning to sell its French petrol station business.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that Africa will receive €23 billion ($27 billion) in investments, including €14 billion ($16 billion) from France, according to BFM TV.

Iran has warned of a “decisive and immediate response” to any deployment of European military vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the Islamic Republic alone holds responsibility for maintaining security in the strategic maritime corridor.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon has said that France would withdraw from NATO if he is elected president, arguing that the alliance primarily serves US strategic interests.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Friday that provincial elections in New Caledonia will take place on June 28, after France’s National Assembly declined to review a constitutional reform bill related to the Bougival agreement.

Double Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is set to begin his bid for a rare cycling achievement at the start of the 2026 Giro d’Italia 2026, which this year launches from Bulgaria before concluding in Rome.