US envoy Charles Kushner has sharply criticized France for not doing enough to tackle what he describes as a long-standing antisemitism problem. He warns that the issue has “exploded” since October 7, underscoring what he views as an urgent situation requiring more decisive action.

France lights up with parades and fireworks as the nation unites to celebrate Bastille Day, commemorating the historic storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. On Monday, 7,000 participants, including troops and armored vehicles, will march through Paris, marking this pivotal event in French history.