The Islamic terror cell allegedly responsible for the deadly siege in Algeria, says France is carrying out a “crusader campaign” in the region. Almost 60 hostages were killed after militants

The hostage crisis in Algeria has ended – with 23 captives and 32 militants confirmed dead following a four-day military operation. A total of 685 people, including 107 foreigners were

French police have uncovered bomb-making material during a probe into a group of Islamic extremists detained at the weekend for allegedly targeting Jews, prosecutors have said.

Agencies France’s highest constitutional body has rejected a plea by animal-rights activists to ban bullfighting nationwide, saving a southern French tradition denounced by critics as a cruel bloodsport.