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Le Pen's RN gathers for congress amid nationwide unrest

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/24/le-pen-s-rn-gathers-for-congress-amid-nationwide-unrest_6762769_7.html

Published: October 24, 2026 03:00

Looting on the sidelines of the October 17 protests brought the far-right Rassemblement National back to its favorite territory: Law and order. At the party congress on October 24 and 25, Jordan Bardella is set to be re-elected as president of a party…

Cuba mocks US 'desperation' calling on Cubans to work with CIA

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/24/cuba-mocks-us-desperation-calling-on-cubans-to-work-with-cia_6762736_4.html

Published: October 24, 2026 02:53

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday, called for Cubans to make 'discreet' contact with the American intelligence services as Washington seeks to force an end to the island's communist government.

Moody's holds France's credit rating steady despite budget and political uncertainty

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/24/moody-s-holds-france-s-credit-rating-steady-despite-budget-and-political-uncertainty_6762703_19.html

Published: October 24, 2026 01:26

Defying the forecasts of many economists, the American credit rating agency maintained France's sovereign debt rating at Aa3 on Friday, setting itself apart from the harsher assessments of France's creditworthiness by S&P and Fitch.

Argentine judge dismisses case against Milei over alleged crypto scam

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/24/argentine-judge-dismisses-case-against-milei-over-alleged-crypto-scam_6762670_4.html

Published: October 24, 2026 01:14

Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister were accused of promoting a suspected cryptocurrency scam that resulted in at least $100 million in losses for investors. In a ruling reviewed by Agence France-Presse (AFP), the judge wrote that investor…

After deadly attack in Trappes, which Macron called 'racist,' questions remain over suspected gunman's motives

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/24/after-deadly-attack-in-trappes-which-macron-called-racist-questions-remain-over-suspected-gunman-s-motives_6762637_7.html

Published: October 24, 2026 00:38

A 26-year-old man was killed and five people were injured in an attack with an automatic weapon, west of Paris. The national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office took over the case as a suspected terrorist murder with racist or Islamophobic motives.…

Ebola vaccine trial begins in DR Congo

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/health/article/2026/10/24/ebola-vaccine-trial-begins-in-dr-congo_6762605_14.html

Published: October 23, 2026 22:50

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X: 'Science gives us hope. Today, in Bunia DRC, the first participants were vaccinated in a new Ebola vaccine trial called Tumaini, which means 'hope' in Swahili.'

Are tear gas agents dangerous to health? What the science says

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/10/24/are-tear-gas-agents-dangerous-to-health-what-the-science-says_6762604_8.html

Published: October 23, 2026 22:34

Tear gas agents cause temporary irritation but can also lead to serious complications. Thousands of testimonies have raised concerns about possible gynecological effects, which are still little-studied by science.

Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/24/trump-lifts-some-canada-tariffs-ahead-of-midterms_6762571_19.html

Published: October 23, 2026 22:16

Friday's action will apply to tariffs on certain goods, such as 'plywood sheets, some paper products, certain machinery and refrigeration equipment,' the White House said, but imposes levies on new ones, including carpets, certain valves and waste…

Russia and Ukraine agree to truce in Oleshky

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/23/russia-and-ukraine-agree-to-truce-in-oleshky_6762538_4.html

Published: October 23, 2026 21:43

Moscow and Kyiv both said they would observe a ceasefire from Tuesday in the Russian-occupied town in the southern Kherson region where trapped citizens are running out of food. US First Lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she had brokered the truce.

French high school protests: 'The social contract since the Revolution is based on the rejection of inequality'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/10/23/french-high-school-protests-the-social-contract-since-the-revolution-is-based-on-the-rejection-of-inequality_6762505_23.html

Published: October 23, 2026 20:41

Historian Guillaume Mazeau argues in an op-ed that signs and slogans invoking 1789 serve as ways for rebellious youth to legitimize their demands in the eyes of a society that idolizes its rebellious past.

Worry hovers in air as Paris boards up for another weekend of protests

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/23/worry-hovers-in-air-as-paris-boards-up-for-another-weekend-of-protests_6762472_5.html

Published: October 23, 2026 18:00

The French capital is in shock after the events of October 17. As the 'second act' of the protest movement is set to take place this Saturday, shopkeepers have boarded up their storefronts.

Prosecutors investigate Paris suburb shooting as possible 'terrorist' attack

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/23/prosecutors-investigate-paris-suburb-shooting-as-possible-terrorist-attack_6762274_7.html

Published: October 23, 2026 11:18

An individual opened fire in the street in Trappes and La Verrière, west of Paris, before being apprehended and taken into custody, according to the prime minister.

Heat killed over 50,000 people in Europe in summer 2026, making it deadliest on record

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/10/23/heat-killed-over-50-000-people-in-europe-in-summer-2026-making-it-deadliest-on-record_6762249_114.html

Published: October 23, 2026 10:05

A study conducted by two British institutions covering 854 urban areas found that the heatwaves of summer 2026 were far more lethal than those of 2003 or 2022.

Eurozone business activity grows more slowly in October

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/23/eurozone-business-activity-grows-more-slowly-in-october_6762245_19.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:38

While an S&P Global survey reported growth in October, ranking 'among some of the best performances seen over the past three years,' it was lower than September, due to drops in France's service sector and 'inflationary pressures.'

Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/23/netanyahu-orders-west-bank-closure-as-attack-wounds-israelis-before-election_6762244_4.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:34

Netanyahu said that the Israeli army prevented what could have been a major attack in the occupied West Bank, with the two assailants allegedly carrying a large quantity of ammunition in their vehicle.

Macron resumes control of France's public order response amid social protests and criticism

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/23/macron-resumes-control-of-france-s-public-order-response-amid-social-protests-and-criticism_6762243_5.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:20

Ahead of protests that the authorities fear could turn violent, the French president announced that only demonstrations organized by trade unions will be allowed, with 'the general recommendation' being to avoid protests in the coming days.

In India, pro-government media and far-right networks capitalize on France's October 17 riots

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/23/in-india-pro-government-media-and-far-right-networks-capitalize-on-france-s-october-17-riots_6762208_4.html

Published: October 23, 2026 08:06

Hindu nationalists from the Bharatiya Janata Party and their supporters, along with numerous television channels, have seized on the violence in France to attack the Cockroach People's Party movement in India.

Bans on protests rain down across France, raising concerns for the rule of law

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/23/bans-on-protests-rain-down-across-france-raising-concerns-for-the-rule-of-law_6762142_5.html

Published: October 23, 2026 03:45

On the eve of another day of protests, and amid fears of renewed violence and looting, restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly have multiplied, drawing sharp criticism from civil liberties groups.

Verdict for Maradona death trial set for December 22

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/23/verdict-for-maradona-death-trial-set-for-december-22_6762076_4.html

Published: October 23, 2026 03:12

The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in Diego Maradona's death concluded Thursday, after six months of hearings. The football legend died in November 2020 at age 60.

Mélenchon wants to erase France's debt. What are the precedents for that?

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/23/melenchon-wants-to-erase-france-s-debt-what-are-the-precedents-for-that_6762043_19.html

Published: October 23, 2026 03:00

While the radical decision has already happened in France's history, it has only ever been implemented at times of war or revolution, and after lengthy negotiations with creditors.

Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/23/judge-orders-trump-to-sit-for-a-deposition-in-his-defamation-lawsuit-against-the-bbc_6762010_4.html

Published: October 23, 2026 01:15

US Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett said Trump must sit for a deposition by December 11, or face sanctions up to dismissal of his lawsuit – unless the discovery period is extended by the presiding judge.

'A 'perfect storm' appears to be brewing over the French economy'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/23/a-perfect-storm-appears-to-be-brewing-over-the-french-economy_6761977_19.html

Published: October 23, 2026 00:33

The impact of social movements on economic growth is well-documented. These movements come at a time when high interest rates and soaring energy prices are eroding purchasing power, observes Le Monde economic journalist Olivier Pinaud in his column.

'Beyond the cost of living, what was at stake on October 17 was the unraveling of our democracy'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/10/23/beyond-the-cost-of-living-what-was-at-stake-on-october-17-was-the-unraveling-of-our-democracy_6761944_23.html

Published: October 22, 2026 22:38

This day of protest reflects an anger that has built up through the last 10 years over the lack of listening from those in power, writes Le Monde economic journalist Aline Leclerc, in her column.

Brognon and Rollin duo win 2026 Marcel Duchamp contemporary art prize

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/10/22/brognon-and-rollin-duo-win-2026-marcel-duchamp-contemporary-art-prize_6761912_30.html

Published: October 22, 2026 21:57

Paris-based artists David Brognon, who is Belgian, and Stéphanie Rollin, who is Luxembourgish, have won the 26th edition of the prestigious award.

France's new ambassador to the US takes post after stalled approval

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/france-s-new-ambassador-to-the-us-takes-post-after-stalled-approval_6761911_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 21:39

Aurélien Lechevallier officially took up his post this week. His appointment had been delayed due to a diplomatic spat between Paris and Washington.

7.0 magnitude earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/7-0-magnitude-earthquake-in-tibet-kills-at-least-16_6761878_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 21:23

32 people were injured in the quake on Thursday, according to the state news agency Xinhua.

Putin says Russia ready for talks, but Zelensky says fresh strikes show 'no change' in Kremlin position

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/putin-says-russia-ready-for-talks-on-plans-for-final-ukraine-deal_6761845_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:11

The Russian leader told a reporter from state TV on Thursday: 'The goal of these discussions will be to address the issue of ensuring security for both Ukraine and Russia... within the framework of a final agreement, not after some kind of short pause in…

Monet painting sells for €50 million, setting French auction record

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/10/22/monet-painting-sells-for-50-million-setting-french-auction-record_6761779_30.html

Published: October 22, 2026 19:01

Sotheby's estimated 'Iris' at between €22 and €30 million, 'the highest valuation ever given to a painting offered at auction in France,' when presenting the sale. It was painted by Claude Monet in his twilight years.

Nicolas Dufrêne, the man who suggests canceling France's European Central Bank debt

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/22/nicolas-dufrene-the-man-who-suggests-canceling-france-s-european-central-bank-debt_6761680_19.html

Published: October 22, 2026 17:00

The senior civil servant and director of the Institut Rousseau think tank has spent years fighting to push the idea of canceling debt held by the European Central Bank. He has faced a barrage of economic, political and legal counter-arguments but has not…

'Protesting is no longer a right, but a risk we have to take': French protestors weigh whether to return to the streets

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/22/protesting-is-no-longer-a-right-but-a-risk-we-have-to-take-french-protestors-weigh-whether-to-return-to-the-streets_6761614_5.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:00

They took part in the nationwide protests on October 17 and remain stunned by the looting of shops, damage to public buildings and the large amounts of tear gas deployed against peaceful marches. Some will march again this Saturday. Others will not.

Alice Weidel's failed charm offensive at the European Parliament

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/alice-weidel-s-failed-charm-offensive-at-the-european-parliament_6761549_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 14:21

The leader of Germany's far-right AfD party held a conference in Strasbourg on Wednesday that attracted few attendees beyond her own political group. She presented her vision for Europe, which focuses heavily on dismantling EU institutions.

96% of coral reefs 'critically endangered,' at risk of collapse in 50 years

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/10/22/96-of-coral-reefs-critically-endangered-at-risk-of-collapse-in-50-years_6761515_114.html

Published: October 22, 2026 13:30

The International Union for Conservation of Nature said climate change was directly responsible for destroying these ecosystems in the first global assessment of its kind, published on Thursday.

2027 Tour de France starts and finales revealed

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/10/22/2027-tour-de-france-starts-and-finales-revealed_6761487_9.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:59

Edinburgh will host the most northerly Tour de France start in 2027, while the Pyrénées will provide the competitive finale. The Tour de France Femmes, which begins in Leeds, England will end on the Puy de Dome volcano.

EU awards International Criminal Court top human rights prize

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/eu-awards-international-criminal-court-top-human-rights-prize_6761484_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:58

The EU's Sakharov prize celebrates individuals or organizations' efforts to promote human rights or democracy, and this year went to the International Criminal Court, despite US sanctions against the court and its judges.

Burned French town hall: What we know about the arrested suspect

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/22/burned-french-town-hall-what-we-know-about-the-arrested-suspect_6761483_7.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:51

The man arrested after the fire that destroyed the historic building in Limoges amid protests is a 34-year-old carpenter who lives in a rural environmentalist and anarchist community.

At Art Basel Paris, social tensions fail to deter international collectors from turning out in force

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/10/22/at-art-basel-paris-social-tensions-fail-to-deter-international-collectors-from-turning-out-in-force_6761482_30.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:46

The event, which wraps up on Sunday, showcases a wide-ranging and high-quality selection of artworks.

French city of Lyon bans 'all protests' on Saturday

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/22/french-city-of-lyon-bans-all-protests-on-saturday_6761449_7.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:03

The mayor of Lyon said that his city experienced hours of 'chaos' during riots last Saturday, with between 150 and 200 shops looted and a tourist office torched.

Macron defends three-day Persian Gulf tour amid political storm at home

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/macron-defends-three-day-persian-gulf-tour-amid-political-storm-at-home_6761317_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 08:19

Criticized for his absence from Paris after violence shook France over the weekend of October 17, the French president said he refused to cancel his trip so as not to show 'nervousness'. On Thursday morning, he is set to meet with intelligence services at…

Suspects in West Bank settler attacks on US photojournalist and French mayor put under house arrest

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/suspects-in-west-bank-settler-attacks-on-us-photojournalist-and-french-mayor-put-under-house-arrest_6761251_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 07:00

Lawyer Assaf Gonen said in a statement that their arrests had only been 'for show,' and were 'intended to satisfy media pressure and foreign interests.' The suspects have not been identified.

'As if I were a criminal': French high schoolers recount arrests and police custody

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/22/as-if-i-were-a-criminal-french-high-schoolers-recount-arrests-and-police-custody_6761220_7.html

Published: October 22, 2026 03:30

Leïla, Inès and Nino are 17, 16 and 15 years old. In early October, they spent a night in police custody for their involvement in the high school student protest movement. They told Le Monde about their demands, hopes and concerns.

When Iran denounces police violence in France and urges Paris to guarantee 'freedom of protest'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/when-iran-denounces-police-violence-in-france-and-urges-paris-to-guarantee-freedom-of-protest_6761218_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 02:56

Following a day of protests marked by violence on October 17 in France, Iranian authorities condemned what they described as 'double standards' and, without irony, called on Paris to listen to the demonstrators.

E-commerce giant eBay to cut 1,000 more jobs, about 9% of workforce

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/22/ebay-to-cut-1-000-more-jobs-about-9-of-workforce_6761185_19.html

Published: October 22, 2026 02:05

The platform informed staff of the cuts on Tuesday, according to a statement from a spokesperson. The company had 12,300 employees at the end of 2025, before announcing a first round of layoffs in February affecting 800 jobs.

'A Man of His Time': A 'miracle' political film that resonates from the left to the far right

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/10/22/a-man-of-his-time-is-something-of-a-miracle-this-major-political-film-appeals-to-the-entire-political-spectrum-without-provoking-controversy_6761152_23.html

Published: October 22, 2026 01:43

The film, which follows the story of an ordinary wartime collaborator within the Vichy administration, has become a major box office success, despite its subject matter and the statements of its director, Emmmanuel Marre, and lead actor, Swann Arlaud,…

Canadian publisher says novelist Orélien used AI to write novel

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/canadian-publisher-says-novelist-orelien-used-ai-to-write-novel_6761119_4.html

Published: October 22, 2026 01:36

Before conducting this analysis, publisher Boréal said it had tried to work with Thélyson Orélien to gather the evidence necessary to prove his innocence. However, that effort was inconclusive and Orélien 'subsequently announced that he would not provide…

War in Ukraine: Bolstered by Donald Trump's support, Vladimir Putin refuses to back down

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/war-in-ukraine-bolstered-by-donald-trump-s-support-vladimir-putin-refuses-to-back-down_6761086_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 23:54

Received by the Russian president near Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's envoy, praised the Russian leader, highlighting his 'humanitarian' profile. Nevertheless, he left without securing any concessions from his host, who…

Greek youth take inspiration from France in protests over living conditions and deteriorating public education

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/22/greek-youth-take-inspiration-from-france-in-protests-over-living-conditions-and-deteriorating-public-education_6761053_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 22:55

Students, pupils and teachers held protests across Greece on Wednesday, October 21, denouncing staff shortages, outdated infrastructure and the high cost of housing.

Walmart unveils tools allowing AI agents to shop for customers

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/22/walmart-unveils-tools-allowing-ai-agents-to-shop-for-customers_6761020_19.html

Published: October 21, 2026 22:08

The US shopping giant is taking the opposite approach to rival Amazon, which bars outside AI agents from its platform.

Israel detains US congressional candidate at West Bank olive harvest

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/israel-detains-us-congressional-candidate-at-west-bank-olive-harvest_6761009_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 19:31

Israel, which has faced growing international criticism over violence during the harvest, announced on Monday it had made several arrests after settlers beat up a US photojournalist covering the incidents, and a French mayor who had come for the olive…

Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25 billion over Facebook data scandal

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2026/10/21/meta-ordered-to-pay-new-mexico-25-billion-over-facebook-data-scandal_6761008_13.html

Published: October 21, 2026 18:34

The judge's ruling follows a jury verdict that found the company deceived users over the misuse of personal data, years after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Offices of European Parliament far-right group raided in EU funds investigation

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/21/offices-of-european-parliament-far-right-group-raided-in-eu-funds-investigation_6761007_5.html

Published: October 21, 2026 18:19

Police raided the offices of the Patriots for Europe's secretary general for evidence supporting suspicions of financial crimes.

Websites worldwide go dark as AI exposes security flaws

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2026/10/21/websites-worldwide-go-dark-as-ai-exposes-security-flaws_6761005_13.html

Published: October 21, 2026 17:07

Two critical flaws in PHP, which powers a large share of the internet, prompted authorities and companies worldwide to take vulnerable websites offline.

Soaring debt costs deal another blow to French economy

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/21/soaring-debt-costs-deal-another-blow-to-french-economy_6761004_19.html

Published: October 21, 2026 17:00

France's 10-year bond yields surpassed the 5% mark during trading. This increase, by driving up the cost of borrowing for both businesses and households, is set to negatively impact economic activity.

French MEP Rima Hassan mounts political defense at trial for glorifying terrorism

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/french-mep-rima-hassan-mounts-political-defense-at-trial-for-glorifying-terrorism_6761003_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 16:42

Prosecutors requested a 10-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year ban on holding public office for the hard-left politician for posting on X a quote from a pro-Palestinian militant who carried out a 1972 attack at Tel Aviv airport.

Protesters injured after French police continue using new stun grenade

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/video/2026/10/21/protesters-injured-after-french-police-continue-using-new-stun-grenade_6761002_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 16:15

Footage verified by Le Monde confirms that a new stun grenade used by French law enforcement, the GL-304, continues to dangerously injure protesters.

France's interest rates rise above 5%, a self-inflicted sanction

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/21/france-s-interest-rates-rise-above-5-a-self-inflicted-sanction_6761001_19.html

Published: October 21, 2026 16:00

The gap between the rates for French and German 10-year bonds has reached its highest level since the eurozone was created. Ongoing political turmoil in France has fueled market distrust.

Argentina's Milei calls Spain's Sanchez a 'dictator' in Madrid visit

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/argentina-s-milei-calls-spain-s-sanchez-a-dictator-in-madrid-visit_6761000_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 15:53

Far-right President Javier Milei also referred to his Spanish counterpart as as a 'thief' and 'corrupt' at an economic forum in the Spanish capital on Wednesday.

French government and radical left trade blame after protests turn violent

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/21/french-government-and-radical-left-trade-blame-after-protests-turn-violent_6760991_5.html

Published: October 21, 2026 14:00

The government, along with centrist, right-wing and far-right parties, accused La France Insoumise of fueling violence. The president of the Sénat said Tuesday that the question of banning Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party 'can be raised.'

EU investigates Booking.com over online fraud and phishing risks

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/eu-investigates-booking-com-over-online-fraud-and-phishing-risks_6760988_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 13:12

The EU's digital watchdog said it would assess whether the online platform 'properly identified' risks linked to the spread of illegal content such as non-existent properties and fraudsters portraying themselves as the owner of a property and putting it up…

France to organize conference to support Lebanese army, Macron announces

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/macron-says-france-to-organize-conference-to-support-lebanese-army_6760987_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 13:06

Macron told reporters that the conference will occur after the Israeli elections on October 27.

French IS 'returnee' on trial for attempting to kill jihadist husband with shotgun in Syria

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/french-is-returnee-on-trial-for-attempting-to-kill-jihadist-husband-with-shotgun-in-syria_6760954_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 13:00

This French woman is, to date, the only female 'returnee' from the Islamic State group to stand trial for an attempted murder committed in Syria. Her trial, which was originally scheduled for June 4 but postponed, opens Wednesday in Paris.

British Museum sells second set of Bayeux exhibition tickets

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/british-museum-sells-second-set-of-bayeux-exhibition-tickets_6760928_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 11:03

The medieval artwork depicting the 1066 Norman invasion of England in painstaking detail is on an unprecedented loan from France and will be exhibited at the museum until July 11, 2027.

Macron slams 'stupid' comments about France riots by world leaders

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/macron-slams-stupid-comments-about-france-riots-by-world-leaders_6760927_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 10:54

'There was foreign manipulation of information which led to unacceptable and even stupid comments by many, including foreign leaders,' the French president told reporters in Doha after a trip to the Gulf.

Excuses and hasty procedures at trials of dozens arrested during looting in France

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/excuses-and-hasty-procedures-at-trials-of-dozens-arrested-during-looting-in-france_6760925_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 10:48

The first trials after the looting of Saturday and Sunday took place on Tuesday in Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Most received suspended sentences, more lenient than the prosecution's requests.

PSG star Kvaratskhelia's season in doubt after ACL tear

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/10/21/psg-s-kvaratskhelia-tears-acl-during-match-against-barcelona_6760923_9.html

Published: October 21, 2026 10:07

The winger will undergo surgery after his injury during Tuesday's match against Barcelona. He will likely be sidelined for months.

France's 10-year bond yield surpasses 5% mark for first time since 2002

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/21/france-s-10-year-bond-yield-has-surpassed-the-5-mark-for-the-first-time-since-2002_6760921_19.html

Published: October 21, 2026 09:53

The spread between the French and German 10-year bonds surged to nearly 160 basis points on Wednesday.

Australian MP loses both legs after 'targeted' attack

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/australia/article/2026/10/21/australian-mp-loses-both-legs-after-targeted-attack_6760888_223.html

Published: October 21, 2026 08:55

Helen Haines was struck by a car coming out from her office on Monday. Police have charged Brendan Nugent with dangerous driving causing serious injury and intentionally causing serious injury, as well as the federal crime of harming a public official.

French fighter jet crashes during training, at least one dead

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/21/french-fighter-jet-crashes-during-training-at-least-one-dead_6760822_7.html

Published: October 21, 2026 07:04

The plane went down at 2100 GMT Tuesday near its air base on the outskirts of Nancy, and a search is underway for the second member of the crew.

How Trump's camp is exploiting France's riots to energize the MAGA base ahead of US midterms

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/how-trump-s-camp-is-exploiting-france-s-riots-to-energize-the-maga-base-ahead-of-us-midterms_6760756_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 06:26

The US president and his inner circle repeatedly used the violence of October 17 to denounce immigration and Muslims, warning that a Democratic victory in the midterm elections on November 3 would expose the United States to the same dangers.

How French protests are supposed to work

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/10/21/how-french-protests-are-supposed-to-work_6760723_8.html

Published: October 21, 2026 02:59

The clashes and looting that took place during the protests on October 17 were a spectacular failure for the French state. Here is how protests are supposed to be organized and policed to avoid disorder.

Woody Allen films an idealized Madrid as envisioned by local authorities

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/woody-allen-films-an-idealized-madrid-as-envisioned-by-local-authorities_6760690_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 02:43

At nearly 91 years old, the American filmmaker is shooting his 51st film, backed by €3 million in funding from Madrid's city hall and regional government. The aim is to boost the capital's international profile as it grapples with a housing crisis.

Trump hails Le Pen as 'conservative voice' amid France unrest

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/trump-hails-le-pen-as-conservative-voice-amid-france-unrest_6760624_4.html

Published: October 21, 2026 01:54

The US president launched into a lengthy tirade about France at a midterms rally Monday in Kansas, saying it was being 'conquered, looted, and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists, and communists.'

In China, more and more restaurants push back against the dominance of delivery apps

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/21/in-china-more-and-more-restaurants-push-back-against-the-dominance-of-delivery-apps_6760591_19.html

Published: October 21, 2026 01:08

Locked in a fierce battle for market supremacy, delivery platforms are simultaneously eroding restaurants' profit margins and draining their dine-in clientele.

'The success of the Arctic route has nothing to do with its commercial potential, which remains extremely limited'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/10/21/the-success-of-the-arctic-route-has-nothing-to-do-with-its-commercial-potential-which-remains-extremely-limited_6760558_23.html

Published: October 21, 2026 00:44

This maritime passage is far from becoming a key transit corridor between China and Europe, writes Le Monde columnist Julien Bouissou. However, three countries are banking on it for industrial or geopolitical reasons: Russia, China and South Korea.

Burkina Faso junta reinstates death penalty

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/burkina-faso-junta-reinstates-death-penalty_6760525_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 23:46

Ruled by a military junta since a 2022 coup, Burkina Faso last carried out an execution recorded in 1988, according to Amnesty International, which had urged the country not to bring back capital punishment. Junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced…

Israel, a testing ground for uniting the right and far right

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/21/israel-a-testing-ground-for-uniting-the-right-and-far-right_6760492_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 23:03

One week before the October 27 elections, far-right parties are trying to outdo Likud. Weakened by the trauma of October 7 and pulled further right by more radical rivals, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party could lose a third of its 32 seats in the…

Late PSG strike sinks Barcelona in the Champions League

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/10/21/late-psg-strike-sinks-yamal-s-barcelona-in-the-champions-league_6760459_9.html

Published: October 20, 2026 22:33

Vitinha broke a 2-2 deadlock late on and Fabián Ruiz added a fourth goal as Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and his partner announce they are expecting a child via surrogacy, crossing a red line for Christian parties

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/dutch-prime-minister-rob-jetten-and-his-partner-announce-they-are-expecting-a-child-via-surrogacy-crossing-a-red-line-for-christian-parties_6760426_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 21:53

A bill aimed at regulating surrogacy is set to be debated in parliament in the coming months. The minority ruling coalition will need to find allies to get the legislation passed.

Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/health/article/2026/10/20/nigeria-records-first-ebola-case-as-outbreak-spreads_6760393_14.html

Published: October 20, 2026 19:54

Africa's most populous country detected its first Ebola case on Tuesday, as Kenya declared its ninth case. Since a major Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May, the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever has spread to other…

Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/polish-parliament-votes-to-liberalise-abortion-access_6760360_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 18:51

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

French protests: From intelligence failures to insufficient police presence, overview of a security disaster

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/20/french-protests-from-intelligence-failures-to-insufficient-police-presence-overview-of-a-security-disaster_6760327_7.html

Published: October 20, 2026 17:00

The French government acknowledged on Monday that the scale of looting and violence across France took authorities by surprise.

EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/eu-unveils-new-arctic-strategy-in-face-of-us-russia-threats_6760261_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 15:56

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/romanian-parliament-approves-pro-eu-government-after-months-of-deadlock_6760195_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 15:48

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

New Paris curfew ordered as PM vows 'massive' police deployment at next protests

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/20/new-paris-curfew-ordered-as-pm-vows-massive-police-deployment-at-next-protests_6759502_8.html

Published: October 20, 2026 15:45

There were no major incidents on Monday night as the government imposed curfews in parts of Paris and other cities, following violence and looting over the weekend.

'The repression of France's high school and social movements is already historic in scale'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/10/20/the-repression-of-france-s-high-school-and-social-movements-is-already-historic-in-scale_6760063_23.html

Published: October 20, 2026 14:00

Quentin Deluermoz, a professor at Paris Cité University, reflects on the significance of the many references to the French Revolution, the Paris Commune and the May 1968 protests that shaped the protests of October 17, arguing they 'provide a language to…

16 new bear cubs detected in French Pyrénées, but inbreeding problems persist

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/10/20/16-new-bear-cubs-detected-in-french-pyrenees-but-inbreeding-problems-persist_6760030_114.html

Published: October 20, 2026 13:30

According to the latest bear monitoring report published by the French Office for Biodiversity, nearly 130 bears are estimated to live in the Pyrénées. But the genetic preservation of the population remains far from guaranteed.

Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/alberta-votes-to-remain-part-of-canada-in-independence-referendum_6759865_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 12:17

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the…

UK promises fighter jets to help protect Saudi from Houthi attacks

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/uk-promises-fighter-jets-to-help-protect-saudi-from-houthi-attacks_6759832_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 11:45

'The UK will fly defensive counter-air missions to support the protection of Saudi cities and critical national infrastructure against aerial attack, using RAF Typhoon fighter jets,' the UK Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Tuesday.

'October 17 may become the symbol of the definitive collapse of Macronism'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/20/october-17-may-become-the-symbol-of-the-definitive-collapse-of-macronism_6759766_5.html

Published: October 20, 2026 10:58

President Emmanuel Macron appears powerless in the face of a crisis that confronts him with his own record, writes Le Monde's Solenn de Royer in her column.

Australian police charge man over 'deliberately' running over MP

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/australia/article/2026/10/20/australian-police-charge-man-over-deliberate-attack-on-lawmaker_6759700_223.html

Published: October 20, 2026 10:23

Independent MP Helen Haines is in serious condition in a Melbourne hospital after being struck by a car on Monday.

Macron secures 200,000 tonnes of extra diesel per month from UAE, Bahrain, says Elysée

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/10/20/macron-secures-200-000-tonnes-of-extra-diesel-per-month-from-uae-bahrain-says-elysee_6759535_5.html

Published: October 20, 2026 08:24

The French president obtained commitments for around 100,000 tonnes per month from the Emirates, while an additional 100,000 tonnes monthly will be secured during a stop in Bahrain later on Tuesday, the Elysée Palace said.

France to impose new curfews where necessary

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/10/20/france-to-impose-new-curfews-where-necessary_6759502_7.html

Published: October 20, 2026 06:27

'Targeted curfews have contributed to calm overnight,' the French prime minister wrote on X, as he announced 'new curfews will be decided where the situation requires it.'

After a tense weekend in Paris, the art market goes all in at the Art Basel fair

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/10/20/after-a-tense-weekend-in-paris-the-art-market-goes-all-in-at-the-art-basel-fair_6759469_30.html

Published: October 20, 2026 05:00

The major international fair opens to the public from October 23 to 25, but ongoing social tensions are reviving fears among gallery owners and collectors during this crucial week, in an already gloomy climate.

COP17 in Yerevan: As biodiversity collapses, humanity's efforts are 'uneven and not at the pace required'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/10/20/cop17-in-yerevan-as-biodiversity-collapses-humanity-s-efforts-are-uneven-and-not-at-the-pace-required_6759468_114.html

Published: October 20, 2026 05:00

With the planet on the brink of a mass extinction event, countries must take far stronger action to meet the targets they set in 2022 and hope to reverse the decline by 2023. COP17 in Armenia offers an opportunity to take stock of progress at the halfway…

Italy, Spain, Belgium, Portugal: Social unrest spreads across Europe amid soaring energy prices and a housing crisis

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/italy-spain-belgium-portugal-social-unrest-spreads-across-europe-amid-soaring-energy-prices-and-a-housing-crisis_6759435_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 04:15

France is not the only country where the cost of living is driving people into the streets. Images of protests, some violent, are multiplying across Europe. Italians have been called to a general strike on November 20, while similar actions are planned for…

How much is the cost of living in France rising? What the data say

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/10/20/how-much-is-the-cost-of-living-in-france-rising-what-the-data-say_6759402_8.html

Published: October 20, 2026 03:00

From inflation shocks to stagnant wages, Le Monde breaks down how the standard of living in France has changed.

Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/brazil-court-gives-meta-24-hours-to-prove-equal-treatment-of-lula-and-bolsonaro_6759369_4.html

Published: October 20, 2026 02:17

Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.

Is it really reasonable to... wear a Perfecto biker jacket?

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/10/20/is-it-really-reasonable-to-wear-a-perfecto-biker-jacket_6759303_37.html

Published: October 20, 2026 01:54

In fashion, as in life, it's important to know which lines not to cross. Or at least to cross them with open eyes.

Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/science/article/2026/10/20/japan-launches-spacecraft-on-historic-mars-moon-mission_6759270_10.html

Published: October 19, 2026 23:59

The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.

On tour in the Persian Gulf, Macron seeks a solution to soaring fuel prices

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/20/on-tour-in-the-persian-gulf-macron-seeks-a-solution-to-soaring-fuel-prices_6759237_4.html

Published: October 19, 2026 22:44

The president began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar on Monday, hoping to 'secure' France's energy supplies. But the Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of…

After October 17 violence, French tourism industry fears damage to country's appeal: 'My family in Brazil told me not to go to Paris'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/10/20/after-october-17-violence-french-tourism-industry-fears-damage-to-country-s-appeal-my-family-in-brazil-told-me-not-to-go-to-paris_6759204_19.html

Published: October 19, 2026 22:23

After a weekend marked by urban violence, tourists in Paris remain cautious but are not changing their plans. Industry professionals, however, feared lasting repercussions.