At least 40 people have been killed in multiple shootings in the French capital, Paris, and explosions near the Stade de France.
French media say at least 15 people have been killed near the Bataclan arts centre, where up to 60 people are reportedly being held hostage.
Some spectators fled the venue after police stormed it. Reports suggested gunmen shot many there.
President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency.
He has ordered all France's borders closed.
Paris authorities have asked people to stay indoors.
Three explosions were reported outside a bar near the Stade de France.
France were hosting Germany in a friendly and the match continued. It has now ended. Live: Follow the latest developments here. In pictures: Paris shootings
Elsewhere, at least one man opened fire at a restaurant in the 11th district of the city, causing several several casualties.
A BBC journalist at the Petit Cambodge restaurant said he could see 10 people lying on the road, either dead or seriously injured.
Police have now arrived and sealed off the area.
Media captionGregory Domine said he heard "automatic gunshots"An eyewitness told Liberation he had heard more than 100 rounds being fired at a cafe in rue de Charonne.
There are reports of up to six gunmen involved. French President Francois Hollande was watching the match at the Stade de France and has been moved to safety.
Mr Hollande and Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve have gone to the interior ministry.
Mr Hollande called this an "unprecedented terrorits attacks"
President Barack Obama was briefed on the developments on Friday. He UK PM David Cameron said he was shocked and pledged to do "whatever we can to help".
Media captionEyewitness Ben Grant: "There were a lot of dead people... it was horrific"Image copyrightAFP Are you in the area? Have you been affected by what has been happening? Do you have any information you can share? If it is safe to do so, you can get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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