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White House pulls Tetris-style 'Build the Wall' game

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/white-house-pulls-tetris-style-build-the-wall-game_6757319_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 21:43

The arcade, launched Thursday on the White House website, drew condemnation for racist themes and questions about potential copyright violations. 'At Tetris, we believe in the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them,' the…

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, dead at 89

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/tung-chee-hwa-hong-kong-s-first-post-colonial-leader-dead-at-89_6757318_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 20:39

The former shipping tycoon was hand-picked by Beijing to run the former British colony after its return to Chinese rule in 1997. He had a rocky tenure until he stepped down in 2005.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia set fire to oil sites and wound 73

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-set-fire-to-oil-sites-and-wound-73_6757317_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 19:51

The strikes early Tuesday marked a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important US ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.

Netanyahu under fire after report of UAE warning ahead of October 7 attack

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/netanyahu-under-fire-after-report-of-uae-warning-ahead-of-october-7-attack_6757316_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 19:27

Haaretz newspaper, in a report excerpted from a forthcoming book by its reporters, said UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke to the Israeli prime minister a week and a half before the attack and told him that Hamas was planning a major…

Bishop Etienne Guillet of Saint-Denis, a bridge-builder in the banlieues

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/bishop-etienne-guillet-of-saint-denis-a-bridge-builder-in-the-banlieues_6757312_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 18:00

In Seine-Saint-Denis, an underprivileged area of the Paris region where Catholics are a minority, France's youngest bishop is working to strengthen ties between religions. He is preparing for the pope's visit in a spirit of openness.

French far right wants to cut aid to Ukraine. It represents a drop in the ocean of public finances

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/09/08/french-far-right-wants-to-cut-aid-to-ukraine-it-represents-a-drop-in-the-ocean-of-public-finances_6757308_8.html

Published: September 8, 2026 16:47

Several senior members of the far-right Rassemblement National have cited budgetary discipline to try and justify their proposal to cut financial aid to Ukraine, should Marine Le Pen win next year's presidential election.

In Sweden, despite anti-immigration rhetoric, public services still rely on foreign workers

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/in-sweden-despite-anti-immigration-rhetoric-public-services-still-rely-on-foreign-workers_6757303_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 16:00

While all major parties are promoting restrictive immigration policies and limits on the arrival of refugees ahead of the September 13 elections, municipalities and regions have never relied more heavily on people born abroad to fill gaps in the workforce.

Israel orders closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem over settlement sanctions

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/israel-orders-closure-of-uk-consulate-in-jerusalem-over-settlement-sanctions_6757301_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 15:33

London is leading Western sanctions over violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. In addition, Israel said it would deny entry to 12 Britons if they wish to visit, including former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.

2027 presidential election: Prospect of a primary keeps stirring debate among right and center

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/08/2027-presidential-election-prospect-of-a-primary-keeps-stirring-debate-among-right-and-center_6757298_5.html

Published: September 8, 2026 15:05

With the possibility looming of failing to make it to the second round of the presidential contest, prominent centrist and right-wing figures have called for a formal primary to select a single candidate. Hopefuls have given a mixed response.

PISA 2025: 'We should have questioned earlier what measures to take for middle school,' admits French Education Minister Edouard Geffray

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/pisa-2025-we-should-have-questioned-earlier-what-measures-to-take-for-middle-school-admits-french-education-minister-edouard-geffray_6757294_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 14:30

While the results from the OECD survey show that French students are falling behind, the French education minister talks of a 'deep-seated phenomenon,' namely a shift in how children are educated, with heavy exposure to social media. He suggests making…

Trial opens in France over deadliest Channel migrant crossing disaster

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/trial-opens-in-france-over-deadliest-channel-migrant-crossing-disaster_6757293_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 14:03

The defendants are accused of playing a role in the sinking in which 27 people were confirmed to have died when their inflatable dinghy sank in November 2021.

12 countries including France, UK say to sanction trade from Israeli settlements

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/12-countries-including-france-uk-say-to-sanction-trade-from-israeli-settlements_6757291_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 13:05

The move comes after increasing attacks by Israeli settlers against Palestinian villages in the occupied territory.

Unprecedented risks shadow Israel's October 27 elections

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/08/unprecedented-risks-shadow-israel-s-october-27-elections_6757288_23.html

Published: September 8, 2026 12:30

The election campaign is unfolding amid tension, marked by fears of a return to political violence, the possibility of the far right contesting the results, and concerns about a military escalation by outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

PISA 2025: Unprecedented drop in French students' performance echoes worldwide decline

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/pisa-2025-unprecedented-drop-in-french-students-performance-echoes-worldwide-decline_6757286_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 10:47

Reading and maths scores for 15-year-olds in France have fallen to their lowest levels since 2000, mirroring trends seen in comparable countries. Among the reasons cited to explain this global phenomenon are attitudes toward learning, the role of digital…

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomatic staff for 'unacceptable activities'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/hungary-expels-10-russian-diplomatic-staff-for-unacceptable-activities_6757285_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 10:31

The new government under pro-EU conservative Prime Minister Peter Magyar made the move to protect Hungary's 'security and sovereignty,' the Foreign Minister said in a Facebook post on Tuesday, without giving details of what the mission staffers had…

Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map including island as part of US

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/iceland-summons-us-ambassador-after-trump-posts-map-including-island-as-part-of-us_6757284_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 10:24

The US president on Monday posted an image to social media with a map of North America in which countries like Canada, Greenland, Mexico, as well as Iceland were colored in with the US flag.

Thousands of 'Greater Serbia' supporters attend funeral of Ratko Mladic in Belgrade

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/thousands-of-greater-serbia-supporters-attend-funeral-of-ratko-mladic-in-belgrade_6757281_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 09:24

The former commander of the Serbian army in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who was convicted by an international court for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s and who died in prison in The…

European Union pledges closer ties with Greenland

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/european-union-pledges-closer-ties-with-greenland_6757279_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 08:39

Eight months after the US threatened to annex the autonomous Danish territory, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen traveled to Nuuk on September 6 and 7. There, she unveiled a €200 million support package for the island.

Mistral AI raises €3 billion in response to doubts over its strategic direction

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/08/mistral-ai-raises-3-billion-in-response-to-doubts-over-its-strategic-direction_6757278_19.html

Published: September 8, 2026 08:26

The French artificial intelligence start-up, accused by some experts of having abandoned the race against its American and Chinese rivals to focus on data centers and services, insists it has not given up on producing cutting-edge models. It has secured…

Thieves steal Renoir works worth €9 million in French Riviera museum break-in

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/thieves-steal-works-worth-9-million-in-renoir-art-museum-break-in_6757277_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 07:56

Two burglars broke into the museum dedicated to impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer in the early hours on Tuesday, according to the town's mayor.

Eiffel Tower set to reopen following protest over removal of women staff

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/eiffel-tower-set-to-reopen-following-protest-over-removal-of-women-staff_6757276_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 07:28

The Paris monument was expected to reopen on Tuesday after staff walked out in protest of instructions for women to minimize their presence to accommodate a visiting Hindu group.

'Whether the White House likes it or not, neither Tetris nor Pikachu are MAGA'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/08/whether-the-white-house-likes-it-or-not-neither-tetris-nor-pikachu-are-maga_6757275_19.html

Published: September 8, 2026 07:16

The White House has posted a series of video games on its website, including a Tetris-like game where players build a wall along the Mexican border. The game’s publisher condemned the appropriation, contrasting with the deference tech giants have shown the…

In Germany, AfD's performance in Saxony-Anhalt weakens Friedrich Merz

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/in-germany-afd-s-performance-in-saxony-anhalt-weakens-friedrich-merz_6757274_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 06:44

'Deeply shocked' by the far right's regional victory on Sunday, the chancellor now has to contend with his coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party, which wants to renegotiate pension reform. For its part, Alternative for Germany says it aims to…

Russia pummels Kyiv after three-day halt

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/russia-pummels-kyiv-after-three-day-halt_6757273_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 03:35

The attack is the first targeting Kyiv after the expiration of a three-day halt for the US envoys' visit to the Russian and Ukrainian capitals. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday before holding…

In this French city, social diversity in schools has almost disappeared

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/08/in-this-french-city-social-diversity-in-schools-has-almost-disappeared_6757271_7.html

Published: September 8, 2026 02:30

According to studies, the southern city of Perpignan is the most educationally segregated in France. It's divided between private schools, which rank among the most privileged in the country, and public schools, which, in almost every case, sit at the…

'Life in the fields, not in front of screens': Why we must cultivate our garden in times of environmental collapse

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/summer-reads/article/2026/09/08/life-in-the-fields-not-in-front-of-screens-why-we-must-cultivate-our-garden-in-times-of-environmental-collapse_6757270_183.html

Published: September 8, 2026 02:00

'Room for Hope' (6/6). Anthropologist Charles Stépanoff and essayist Gaspard Koenig have each decided to move to the countryside to work the land, convinced that no one can change the world without first transforming their own.

In South Korea, classes for seniors who missed out on education: 'My father was convinced girls should stay at home'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/in-south-korea-classes-for-seniors-who-missed-out-on-education-my-father-was-convinced-girls-should-stay-at-home_6757269_4.html

Published: September 8, 2026 00:30

Many South Koreans in their 70s never had the chance to go to school as children. In Seoul, a literacy center gives people aged 70 to 85 the opportunity to catch up on those missed lessons.

Cuba denounces 'record' economic damage from US embargo

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/cuba-denounces-record-economic-damage-from-us-embargo_6757268_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 23:22

Havana blames the crisis on an array of US-imposed punitive measures, while Washington attributes the hardship to poor internal management. Living conditions on the island are severe, with residents enduring regular rolling blackouts and chronic food and…

The return of whale hunting in Iceland stirs public debate

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/08/the-return-of-whale-hunting-in-iceland-stirs-public-debate_6757267_114.html

Published: September 7, 2026 22:54

Lacking market opportunities, the last whaling company still in operation decided not to use its fishing quotas for 2024 and 2025. But during summer 2026, the company Hvalur hf. killed more than 50 whales, reigniting discussions over a total ban.

French Foreign Legion soldier escaped Colombian captors after four-day trek

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/08/french-foreign-legion-soldier-escaped-colombian-captors-after-four-day-trek_6757266_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 22:10

The Colombian soldier in the French Foreign Legion who was abducted by guerillas on August 6 has managed to escape, the French Armed Forces General Staff announced on Monday.

In California, thousands of Americans forced to live in their cars

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/07/in-california-thousands-of-americans-forced-to-live-in-their-cars_6757265_19.html

Published: September 7, 2026 21:05

Several thousand people live in a car, van or camper in the city of Los Angeles. The situation highlights the growing difficulties of low-income Americans to find stable housing, a major problem in the United States.

Albania's 'pink flamingo revolution' targets renowned architects

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/07/albania-s-pink-flamingo-revolution-leads-targets-renowned-architects_6757264_23.html

Published: September 7, 2026 20:21

Architecture has taken center stage in the political debates of one of Europe's poorest nations. A broad social movement has, for months, denounced PM Edi Rama's corruption, after he launched several extravagant urban projects.

Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/eiffel-tower-closed-in-row-over-women-removed-for-hindu-group_6757263_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 18:39

Staff of the Paris monument went on strike over the removal of female colleagues during a visit organized by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement, workers and management said.

2027 presidential election: The risks of a campaign overshadowed by the spirit of defeat

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/07/2027-presidential-election-the-risks-of-a-campaign-overshadowed-by-the-spirit-of-defeat_6757261_5.html

Published: September 7, 2026 18:00

Many French political leaders appear resigned to a showdown between the far right and the radical left, and are planning their next moves. Short on new ideas, mainstream parties are bogged down in political maneuvering, far removed from the stakes of the…

King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/king-charles-classes-harry-and-meghan-as-private-citizens_6757260_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 17:30

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be considered 'working members of the royal family' following their surprise decision to move back to the United Kingdom.

Letter from Paris | Paris, people and power

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/09/07/letter-from-paris-paris-people-and-power_6757259_117.html

Published: September 7, 2026 16:00

Twice a month, M magazine's editorial director, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, fills you in on the latest about fashion, culture, travel and more.

'I'm not going to just sit and watch TV': Residents adapt to new heatwave peak in Toulouse

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/07/i-m-not-going-to-just-sit-and-watch-tv-residents-adapt-to-new-heatwave-peak-in-toulouse_6757258_114.html

Published: September 7, 2026 15:49

After a summer marked by repeated heatwaves, high temperatures lingered in the southern French city on Friday, where national weather service Météo-France recorded 37.2°C, a record for Toulouse in September.

France's education system struggles to adapt to the challenges of AI: 'An immediate answer kills the desire to learn'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/france-s-education-system-struggles-to-adapt-to-the-challenges-of-ai-an-immediate-answer-kills-the-desire-to-learn_6757257_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 15:30

While generative artificial intelligence has become part of students' lives, it is difficult to know what changes it will bring.

Raymond Depardon revisits photojournalist past at Visa Pour l'Image festival

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/07/raymond-depardon-revisits-photojournalist-past-at-visa-pour-l-image-festival_6757255_30.html

Published: September 7, 2026 14:30

Eighty black-and-white prints from the Vietnam War and the Munich Olympics hostage crisis bear witness to the career of the French photographer, who lived through the golden age of photo agencies before turning to more documentary work and cinema.

France stunned by the far-right's victory in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional elections

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/france-stunned-by-the-far-right-s-victory-in-germany-s-saxony-anhalt-regional-elections_6757254_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 14:00

France's political parties quickly responded to Alternative for Germany's (AfD) victory on Sunday, each analyzing the results. Within the far-right Rassemblement National, the win caused considerable discomfort: it severed ties with AfD in the European…

France's wildlife suffers severe blow from intense heat: 'The entire food chain is disrupted'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/07/france-s-wildlife-suffers-severe-blow-from-intense-heat-the-entire-food-chain-is-disrupted_6757253_114.html

Published: September 7, 2026 13:30

The growing number of extreme weather events is forcing wild animals to deploy all their adaptive abilities, which are not always enough to survive. This summer, many people decided on their own to help to make up for the overwhelmed shelters and care…

Anne-Cécile Mailfert, president of Fondation Des Demmes: 'For the first time, perhaps, a gender-violence bill was shaped from the victims' perspective'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-festival/article/2026/09/07/anne-cecile-mailfert-president-of-fondation-des-demmes-for-the-first-time-perhaps-a-gender-violence-bill-was-shaped-from-the-victims-perspective_6757251_97.html

Published: September 7, 2026 12:30

In an interview with Le Monde, Anne-Cécile Mailfert, who participated in the discussions behind this legislative proposal, explains its origins, contents and how it came to be included on the parliamentary agenda following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna.

Long-awaited US visit to Kyiv brings no diplomatic breakthrough

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/long-awaited-us-visit-to-kyiv-brings-no-diplomatic-breakthrough_6757250_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 11:36

After more than three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, US envoys traveled to Kyiv on Sunday. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised the talks as 'positive,' no details emerged about the US proposal intended to…

France and South Korea vow to invest €1 billion to support audiovisual industry

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/france-and-south-korea-to-invest-1-billion-to-support-audiovisual-industry_6757246_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 10:30

French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement as more than 200 guests from 55 countries gathered for the Lumière cinema summit, co-chaired by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.

Italy's Meloni celebrates record tenure amid crises and setbacks

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/italy-s-meloni-celebrates-record-tenure-amid-crises-and-setbacks_6757244_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 09:44

As the campaign for the 2027 elections approaches, the Italian prime minister, who addressed her supporters in Bari on Friday, must contend with a sluggish economy and political opposition that is veering even further to the right.

As South Korea president visits France, he calls for cooperation among countries 'sharing common values'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/as-south-korea-president-visits-france-he-calls-for-cooperation-among-countries-sharing-common-values_6757242_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 09:07

As he prepared to travel to France for a trip lasting until Tuesday, Lee Jae Myung spoke with Le Monde about the strengthening political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries. He also reflected on diplomacy and his handling of his country's…

At Visa Pour l'Image festival, Iranian photographer Hashem Shakeri documents a nation 'cut off from the world'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/07/at-visa-pour-l-image-festival-iranian-photographer-hashem-shakeri-documents-a-nation-cut-off-from-the-world_6757240_30.html

Published: September 7, 2026 08:58

The photographer, whose work is on display in Perpignan, is one of the few to have documented how the war has affected daily life for people in Iran.

New evidence reveals chemical weapons use in Sudan in 2024

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2026/09/07/new-evidence-reveals-chemical-weapons-use-in-sudan-in-2024_6757239_124.html

Published: September 7, 2026 08:52

'The Washington Post' and 'The New York Times' have obtained internal memos, videos, photos and intercepted phone calls confirming that chlorine bombs were developed by the Sudanese military and used for at least six months against their paramilitary…

Far right achieves historic result in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt regional elections

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/far-right-achieves-historic-result-in-germany-s-saxony-anhalt-regional-elections_6757237_4.html

Published: September 7, 2026 08:14

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, founded in 2013, recorded its best-ever result in this former East German state on Sunday, September 6, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party collapsed. However, the AfD cannot govern alone at this stage.

Paris trial opens of far-right activists accused of killing Argentine rugby star

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/paris-trial-opens-of-far-right-activists-accused-of-killing-argentine-rugby-star_6757234_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 06:21

The trial of two far-right activists charged over the killing of retired Argentine rugby international Federico Martin Aramburu at a bar in the French capital 2022 was set to open on Monday.

Vivant 2 and Déviant, two Paris restaurants joining forces to offer diners the best experience

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/09/07/vivant-2-and-deviant-two-paris-restaurants-joining-forces-to-offer-diners-the-best-experience_6757232_37.html

Published: September 7, 2026 03:13

On Rue des Petites-Ecuries in Paris, Vivant 2, a bistro led by Léo Dauvergne, and its neighboring wine bar, Déviant – where the chef also creates the small plates – pair high-level natural wine and food, even spilling out onto the sidewalk.

Water is at heart of economic tensions between Mexico and the US

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/07/water-is-at-heart-of-economic-tensions-between-mexico-and-the-us_6757231_19.html

Published: September 7, 2026 03:00

Bilateral agreements on the use of river water and shared groundwater between the US and Mexico are no longer enough to prevent conflicts between the two countries. The Trump administration has used the issue to put pressure on Mexico.

'ChatNoir,' the 18-year-old behind the hacking of a French tax website

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/07/chatnoir-the-18-year-old-behind-the-hacking-of-a-french-tax-website_6757230_7.html

Published: September 7, 2026 00:31

A suspect was indicted on August 20 and placed in preventive detention in the investigation into the cyberattacks targeting the French public finance authority. He is already facing charges in several high-profile cases involving hacking and data theft.

Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/07/five-dead-five-injured-after-amazon-cargo-plane-overshoots-miami-runway_6757229_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 23:38

At least five people were killed on Sunday as an Amazon cargo plane overshot a runway, crashed into vehicles and caught fire. In addition to five fatalities, three people were transported to trauma centers 'in critical condition' while two others were…

2027 French presidential election: Marine Le Pen focuses on AC and sovereignty to tackle climate change

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/07/2027-french-presidential-election-marine-le-pen-focuses-on-ac-and-sovereignty-to-tackle-climate-change_6757228_5.html

Published: September 6, 2026 22:57

'Candidates and the climate' (1/5). The far-right Rassemblement National party and its leader Marine Le Pen advocate a 'positive' approach to environmentalism, focused on reindustrializing France and expanding air conditioning – proposals whose costs…

Down with sexual laziness! Why sex is worth putting in the effort

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/intimacy/article/2026/09/06/down-with-sexual-laziness-why-sex-is-worth-putting-in-the-effort_6757227_310.html

Published: September 6, 2026 21:33

Amid a growing trend of 'dating fatigue' and an increasing aversion to making an effort sexually, Le Monde's sex columnist Maïa Mazaurette explains how taking the easy way out leads nowhere when it comes to pleasure.

Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/netanyahu-orders-evacuation-of-some-west-bank-settler-outposts_6757226_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 20:52

In response to increased US pressure, Israeli's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the evacuation of certain settlements in the occupied West Bank that were established without government approval.

Putin, war leader and election campaign chief, prepares Russia for military escalation

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/putin-war-leader-and-election-campaign-chief-prepares-russia-for-military-escalation_6757224_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 17:00

For the first time since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russians will elect their MPs between September 18 and 20. Orchestrated by the Kremlin, this vote carries no real electoral stakes and serves above all as a tool to rally support for the…

FIFA confirms Infantino will run in presidential election

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/06/fifa-confirms-infantino-will-run-in-presidential-election_6757223_9.html

Published: September 6, 2026 14:24

Football's governing body has reiterated Gianni Infantino's intention to run for a fourth and final term in next year's elections. Should he be re-elected, he will continue to serve as head of world football until 2031.

At Lille's Braderie, French presidential candidates promote their platforms while criticizing far-right RN

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/06/at-lille-s-braderie-french-presidential-candidates-promote-their-platforms-while-criticizing-far-right-rn_6757222_5.html

Published: September 6, 2026 13:57

Gabriel Attal, Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Marine Tondelier took advantage of the two million expected visitors at the famous flea market on Saturday to present their ideas and denounce recent statements made by the far-right Rassemblement National, which has…

Jordan Bardella's European tour marred by controversy on immigration and Ukraine

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/06/jordan-bardella-s-european-tour-marred-by-controversy-on-immigration-and-ukraine_6757218_5.html

Published: September 6, 2026 11:23

The far-right Rassemblement National president's visits to the United Kingdom and Italy on Friday and Saturday, intended to improve the party's image on the European stage, turned into a fiasco.

Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Kyiv for first Ukraine visit

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/trump-s-envoys-arrive-in-kyiv-for-first-ukraine-visit_6757217_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 11:14

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were greeted by Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday, a day after they traveled to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin.

Six Indonesian airports suspend operations after volcanic eruption

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/06/six-indonesian-airports-suspend-operations-after-volcanic-eruption_6757216_114.html

Published: September 6, 2026 10:55

The main international airport shut down and thousands of passengers were disrupted after ash spewed from Anak Krakatoa on Sunday.

Four killed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/four-killed-by-israeli-airstrikes-in-lebanon-despite-the-ceasefire_6757215_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 10:44

As negotiations between Lebanese and Israeli officials struggle to make progress, civilians in southern Lebanon are paying a heavy price for the ongoing clashes.

In Israel, religious divisions among Jews fuel tensions in election campaign

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/in-israel-religious-divisions-among-jews-fuel-tensions-in-election-campaign_6757213_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 09:57

The city of Jerusalem has increasingly come under pressure from ultra-Orthodox Jews and religious Zionists seeking to impose their religious demands.

Putin reiterates demands to Trump's two envoys who came to Kremlin with 'ideas' for peace

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/putin-reiterates-demands-to-trump-s-two-envoys-who-came-to-kremlin-with-ideas-for-peace_6757212_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 09:25

US President Donald Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, returned to Moscow on Saturday before their first scheduled visit to Kyiv on Sunday. No breakthrough in peace negotiations was announced after their three-hour meeting with the Russian…

Sweden's pro-Russian ties embarrass the far right

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/sweden-s-pro-russian-ties-embarrass-the-far-right_6757211_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 08:51

A scandal involving an employee of Sweden's Parliament has shaken the ruling alliance just ahead of the September 13 elections. The employee, who is the partner of a senior official of the Sweden Democrats party, faces accusations of spreading…

Meloni's migration policy becomes lever for Italy's illiberal shift

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/06/meloni-s-migration-policy-becomes-lever-for-italy-s-illiberal-shift_6757210_23.html

Published: September 6, 2026 03:43

Questioning the work of magistrates, bypassing parliament, putting the press under surveillance, marginalizing human rights: The Italian prime minister's ongoing escalation is undermining the rule of law.

Germany's far-right AfD expected to win crucial eastern state vote

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/germany-s-far-right-afd-expected-to-win-crucial-eastern-state-vote_6757208_4.html

Published: September 6, 2026 03:04

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which has run on a campaign of anti-immigrant and pro-Moscow rhetoric, is expected to handily win Sunday's crucial election in the country's ex-communist East. The AfD's Saxony-Anhalt branch has been…

The end of a lawless paradise? Local government seeks to take back control of Corsican islet

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/09/06/the-end-of-a-lawless-paradise-local-government-seeks-to-take-back-control-of-corsican-islet_6757207_117.html

Published: September 6, 2026 02:30

Cavallo, a little gem of the Lavezzi archipelago, has always sparked envy. Once the scene of wild parties, it drew the international jet set before becoming a target for nationalists and organized crime groups. In June, the local government launched an…

A booming business behind social run clubs

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/06/a-booming-business-behind-social-run-clubs_6757206_9.html

Published: September 6, 2026 01:23

The rapid rise of these informal urban running groups, which offer a range of free services, is being strongly driven by the running ecosystem, which sees them as potential consumers in a market that grew by 17% in France in 2025.

At the Venice Film Festival, Julia Loktev moves audiences with story of Russian journalists in exile

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/06/at-venice-film-festival-julia-loktev-moves-audiences-with-story-of-russian-journalists-in-exile_6757205_30.html

Published: September 5, 2026 22:50

In the second part of her documentary 'My Undesirable Friends,' the filmmaker immerses viewers in the lives of reporters forced to flee Russia abruptly, but who continue to inform their fellow citizens about the war in Ukraine in spite of the precarious…

Guyana agrees to receive migrants deported from the United States

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/06/guyana-agrees-to-receive-migrants-deported-from-united-states_6757204_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 22:20

The South American country has agreed to receive a limited number of migrants who do not have a criminal record. Since US President Donald Trump's return to the White House in 2026, his office has ramped up a policy of deporting immigrants to 'third…

Far-right figure Bardella is uneasy about Le Pen's election platform on headscarves and pensions

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/06/far-right-figure-bardella-is-uneasy-about-le-pen-s-election-platform-on-headscarves-and-pensions_6757203_5.html

Published: September 5, 2026 22:06

In recent days, Jordan Bardella, the second-in-command of Marine Le Pen's far-right Rassemblement National party, has downplayed two of the party's most symbolic proposals and contradicted Le Pen on why one of his advisers quit.

Masked anti-migrant protesters disrupt UK's Dover port

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/masked-anti-migrant-protesters-disrupt-uk-s-dover-port_6757201_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 17:16

Local police said no arrests had been made and the protest, which initially blocked 'all routes' in and out of the terminal, had been dispersed.

Racism and hazing: After the suicide of 21-year-old Joris, a rural French town searches for answers

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/05/racist-insults-and-hazing-after-the-suicide-of-21-year-old-joris-a-rural-french-town-searches-for-answers_6757199_7.html

Published: September 5, 2026 17:00

The family of 21-year-old Joris Laurencin is convinced that his suicide in mid-July was linked to the racist insults and repeated bullying he endured at the hands of one young man and his gang. The courts have opened an investigation against persons…

Nepal demands greater climate justice amid staggering flood costs

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/05/nepal-demands-greater-climate-justice-amid-staggering-flood-costs_6757198_19.html

Published: September 5, 2026 16:04

The tsunami of mud, debris and ice that devastated the country on August 26 has hit several pillars of its growth, including tourism and hydropower. Damage is estimated at between $4 billion to $5 billion.

Where to find Paris's best veggie burgers

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/09/05/where-to-find-paris-s-best-veggie-burgers_6757197_37.html

Published: September 5, 2026 15:31

Forget beef – there's nothing like a tasty broccoli patty, crispy breaded eggplant rounds or a melt-in-your-mouth plantain fritter to expand the horizons of burger lovers.

Yemen's deadliest fighting in years raises fears of return to all-out war

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/yemen-s-deadliest-fighting-in-years-raises-fears-of-return-to-all-out-war_6757196_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 14:27

Nearly 180 fighters were killed in three days in the southwest of the country, where Houthi forces launched an offensive toward the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait. Four years after the 2022 truce, this outbreak of violence revives the specter of the…

US ambassador says Israel has responsibility for Palestinians during West Bank visit

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/us-ambassador-says-israel-has-responsibility-for-palestinians-during-west-bank-visit_6757194_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 12:54

'One of the messages that we have been sending and we will continue to send is that people in these communities have a right to live with a level of security and safety, and that the government has a responsibility to make sure that that happens,' said…

Germany's Soviet past looms over high-stakes election in Saxony-Anhalt: 'I do not consider Russians to be enemies'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/in-germany-memories-of-the-soviet-legacy-are-at-the-heart-of-saxony-anhalt-s-state-election-i-do-not-consider-russians-to-be-enemies_6757193_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 10:59

Ahead of elections on Sunday, in which the far-right Alternative for Germany could win in this region of the former East Germany, the city of Stendal – where 10,000 Red Army soldiers were stationed during the Cold War – exemplifies the unique relationship…

French left renews push to raise inheritance taxes, from forced philanthropy to wealth transfer cap

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/05/french-left-renews-push-to-raise-inheritance-taxes-from-forced-philanthropy-to-wealth-transfer-cap_6757192_5.html

Published: September 5, 2026 10:36

From the CFDT trade union to presidential candidates Raphaël Glucksmann and Marine Tondelier, the idea of increasing inheritance taxes is back on the table. The far-right Rassemblement National opposes it. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is considering…

Nepal tunnel rescue of Chinese citizen revives hopes 10 days after flood

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/nepal-tunnel-rescue-of-chinese-citizen-revives-hopes-10-days-after-flood_6757191_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 09:59

Rescuers pulled a Chinese national alive on Saturday from a tunnel buried by debris, as emergency response teams continue in their search for missing people.

Jordan Bardella backs embattled far-right British ally Nigel Farage

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/jordan-bardella-backs-embattled-far-right-british-ally-nigel-farage_6757190_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 09:45

The annual conference of the far-right Reform UK party was overshadowed on Friday in Birmingham by revelations of attempts to circumvent party funding laws. As guest of honor, the president of the French far-right Rassemblement National signed a…

'Fjord,' controversial Palme d'Or winner, sparks debate in culture circles over far right ahead of French elections

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/05/fjord-controversial-palme-d-or-winner-sparks-debate-in-culture-circles-over-far-right-ahead-of-french-elections_6757189_23.html

Published: September 5, 2026 09:15

While Romanian director Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' unsettles progressives, it seeks to reconnect two worlds that ignore each other. Politicians should aspire to do the same during the election campaign, writes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin.

US midterms begin with chaos over mail-voting crackdown

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/us-midterms-begin-with-chaos-over-mail-voting-crackdown_6757188_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 03:36

Voters and election officials still do not know what rules may govern millions of mail ballots, as Trump asks the Supreme Court to revive curbs blocked by a federal judge and as states scramble to prepare for changes that could come after voting has begun.…

Spanish fashion giant Mango: From small clothing shop to its founder's tragic death

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/09/05/spanish-fashion-giant-mango-from-small-clothing-shop-to-its-founder-s-tragic-death_6757186_117.html

Published: September 5, 2026 03:00

In May, Jonathan Andic was arrested on suspicion of murdering his 71-year-old father, who fell to his death in a ravine in 2024. It was a shocking and tragic end for Isak Andic, a son of Turkish immigrants who turned a small second-hand clothing shop in…

Tetris 'did not authorize' their iconic game imagery for the White House arcade

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/tetris-did-not-authorize-their-iconic-game-imagery-for-the-white-house-arcade_6757185_4.html

Published: September 5, 2026 01:28

The controversial online arcade was released on Thursday, September 3, and includes images resembling games from Tetris, Xbox and Sega.

'We risk going through the cold season without a real safety net': European gas reserves at historic lows

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/05/we-risk-going-through-the-cold-season-without-a-real-safety-net-european-gas-reserves-at-historic-lows_6757184_19.html

Published: September 5, 2026 01:00

Gas storage season has been disrupted by the war in the Middle East, which has sent gas prices soaring. With winter approaching, competition is likely to intensify.

'In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when violence decreases in one neighborhood, it increases elsewhere'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/05/in-port-au-prince-haiti-when-violence-decreases-in-one-neighborhood-it-increases-elsewhere_6757183_23.html

Published: September 5, 2026 00:42

Another massacre took place on the outskirts of the Haitian capital over the night of August 23-24. Researcher Frédéric Thomas, in this op-ed for Le Monde, examines the rise of armed gangs while questioning the strategies of both Haitian authorities and…

‘Having a professional women’s division today is basically philanthropy’: The struggle to survive at the top of French women’s football

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/05/having-a-professional-women-s-division-today-is-basically-philanthropy-the-struggle-to-survive-at-the-top-of-french-women-s-football_6757182_9.html

Published: September 4, 2026 23:55

Despite the professionalization of the top two divisions of French women's football, whose 2026-2027 season kicks off Friday, several clubs refused to join the second division, citing significant financial losses – to the detriment of the players.

In Brazil, a political-financial scandal rocks the Supreme Federal Court

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/05/in-brazil-a-political-financial-scandal-rocks-the-supreme-federal-court_6757181_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 23:05

Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who oversaw the conviction of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, is suspected of collusion with banker Daniel Vorcaro, who has been in prison since March 4 in connection with the Master case.

Luis Enrique extends contract as PSG coach until 2030

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/05/luis-enrique-extends-contract-as-psg-coach-until-2030_6757180_9.html

Published: September 4, 2026 22:49

The Paris Saint-Germain coach, joined by those five Champions League winners, was given a raucous reception from home fans at Parc des Princes stadium on Friday when the announcement was made ahead of the game against Monaco. PSG went on to lose 2-1,…

Moscow casts a shadow over crucial Swiss vote on neutrality

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/04/moscow-casts-a-shadow-over-crucial-swiss-vote-on-neutrality_6757179_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 21:57

On September 27, Swiss citizens are set to vote on a popular initiative from the nationalist right aimed at enshrining a stricter form of neutrality, which would, for example, prevent Bern from sanctioning a belligerent country like Russia.

Trump says he is sending envoys to Moscow and Kyiv with 'a proposal to end the war'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/04/trump-sends-envoys-to-moscow-and-kyiv-with-a-proposal-to-end-the-war_6757178_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 20:26

'Two great negotiators,' the US president told reporters when asked about Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's weekend trip. 'We have an idea for peace.' Volodymyr Zelensky meanwhile proposed a reciprocal ceasefire with Russia 'for the duration needed to…

Israel claims full control over southern Lebanon after capturing Ali Taher hill

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/04/israel-claims-full-control-over-southern-lebanon-after-capturing-ali-taher-hill_6757177_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 19:53

Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite movement, downplayed the Israeli forces' capture of the Ali Taher hill on Thursday and denounced the maneuver as an electoral ploy by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

European robots make their case in Brussels

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/science/article/2026/09/04/european-robots-make-their-case-in-brussels_6757175_10.html

Published: September 4, 2026 18:00

Amid the remarkable performances of Chinese humanoid robots showcased during recent sporting games held in Beijing, European researchers are highlighting their strengths to stay in the robotic race.

US judge declares mistrial in infanticide case, but freezes ruling to allow appeal

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/04/us-judge-declares-mistrial-in-infanticide-case-but-freezes-ruling-to-allow-appeal_6757174_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 16:19

The judge declared a mistrial in the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, an American woman who killed her three children, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. He then froze the decision to allow the defense to appeal it.

French minister reports two broken threads, no major damage on Bayeux Tapestry

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/04/french-minister-reports-two-broken-threads-no-major-damage-on-bayeux-tapestry_6757173_4.html

Published: September 4, 2026 15:55

French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard confirmed Friday two small tears have been noted on the 900-year-old embroidery after its recent transfer to the British Museum in London. Pegard said the 70-meter tapestry, which France has temporarily loaned to…

US reports strong job growth in August

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/04/us-reports-strong-job-growth-in-august_6757172_19.html

Published: September 4, 2026 15:49

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US job market registered 162,000 more jobs in August, outperforming predictions and boosting President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of upcoming midterm elections.