French authorities have arrested a 22-year-old Afghan man who they believe was planning a terrorist attack in a busy public space, such as a football stadium or a shopping center. This shocking arrest, which took place on Tuesday in the Occitanie region of southwestern France, was reported by AFP news agency, quoting the French anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office (PNAT). The case appears to be connected to an earlier Election Day plot in the United States.

The suspect, whose name has not ...