FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Who was Quentin Deranque? 23‑year-old French far-right activist killed in Lyon attack

Quentin Deranque, a 23‑year-old far-right activist, died on February 14 after being brutally beaten in Lyon during clashes between left- and right-wing demonstrators.

The Times of India · Feb 19

Police arrest 11 in the beating death of a far-right student in France

French police have arrested 11 people after a far-right student died from a beating in Lyon

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon as LFI comes under fire

Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven.

Euronews · Feb 18

Killing of far-right activist triggers turmoil across French political spectrum

The fatal beating of a 23-year-old far-right sympathiser in Lyon has sparked a blame game between France's left and right political circles, while an investigation is underway to uncover the sequence of events leading up to the young man's death.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 16

French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon

The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.

Euronews · Feb 16

Macron calls for 'restraint' after death of young man attacked in Lyon

The young man died in hospital where he was admitted on Thursday to receive treatment for critical injuries on the fringes of an event held by LFI MEP Rima Hassan.

Euronews · Feb 14

Heated rivalry: Timothée Chalamet plays up derby dispute at Lyon football shirt signing

While promoting his film Marty Supreme, the Franco-American actor, who is known to be a fervent supporter of AS Saint-Etienne, did not hesitate to play up the neighbouring club's bitter rivalry.

Euronews · Feb 5

Fans of Europa League club killed in minibus crash in Romania

The fans were travelling to watch their team play Lyon on Thursday evening

The Independent UK · Jan 27

'A Prisoner's Diary': Unions clash with Nicolas Sarkozy at Lyon book signing

The former French President was in Lyon on Thursday to sign his latest book at a Fnac shop. On the sidelines of his visit, the CGT trade union, which is critical of management's political choices, organised a rally outside the store.

Euronews · Jan 8

Hydrogen blast at Lyon chemical plant laboratory injures four

An explosion at Elkem Silicones Seveso site south of Lyon sparked a fire in a 600 sqm building. Over 100,000 residents ordered to shelter. The site had a fatal accident in 2016 and has had recent safety issues.

Euronews · Dec 23, 2025