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Illegal rave in France tests local ban and new government bill
Published: June 6, 2026 15:37
The bill, which is currently before the French parliament, calls for €30,000 fines and two years' imprisonment for organizers of such events, and €7,500 fines for participants.
On D-Day anniversary, Hegseth urges Europe to counter present-day 'invasion' of beaches
Published: June 6, 2026 15:23
On June 6, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in Normandy.
Russia's Andreeva wins French Open
Published: June 6, 2026 14:58
Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final.
Death of Bernadette Chirac | A liberated voice: 'I'm like my snakeskin bag: I bite'
Published: June 6, 2026 14:44
During all of ex-president Jacques Chirac's election campaigns, Bernadette Chirac quickly broke with official rhetoric. She passed away on June 5 at the age of 93.
Pope visits Spain as Socialist government and the Church present a united front
Published: June 6, 2026 14:21
Pope Leo XIV landed in Madrid on June 6. He is also set to visit Barcelona and the Canary Islands as relations between the Spanish Catholic Church – still a major force in the country – and Pedro Sánchez's government are in a good place. Yet behind the…
Outsourcing migrant deportations is incompatible with Europe's values
Published: June 6, 2026 12:07
New regulations would allow EU member states to pay poorer countries, with questionable human rights records, to take in undocumented migrants who cannot be deported to their own countries. This unacceptable policy highlights the EU's abdication of the…
Bernadette Chirac, the wife of ex-president Jacques Chirac, has died
Published: June 6, 2026 09:00
An unfailing supporter of her husband's career, Bernadette Chodron de Courcel became a key figure on France's political scene. She was elected to the Corrèze General Council and was very involved in charitable work. She died at the age of 93.
'Charles III's timely reminder of democratic order and Leo XIV's necessary warning on the dangers of AI'
Published: June 6, 2026 08:37
The British monarch has stressed the importance of the rule of law, while the pope has warned against leaving societies defenseless in the face of technology. Columnist Gilles Paris examines these symbolic statements, which could break the current climate…
Over three decades, China's promise became a trap for European industry
Published: June 6, 2026 03:00
'How China is Devouring Europe' (1/4). In just a few decades, China has gone from being the world's factory to a major technological rival for Europeans, who had hoped to profit on China's vast domestic market but underestimated its capacity for…
By writing to Putin, Zelensky addresses the Russian elites who are weary of the war in Ukraine
Published: June 6, 2026 03:00
Behind the offer of an outstretched hand, the Ukrainian president's letter to the Russian leader seeks to exploit Moscow's vulnerabilities and the Russian people's exhaustion after four years of high-intensity war. His initiative comes as his European…
Did Rafael Jodar really push that ball girl? That's beside the point
Published: June 6, 2026 02:37
Whether the Spanish tennis player did or did not shove a young volunteer ball girl during the Roland-Garros tournament hardly matters; for many social media users, what counts most is chiming in.
US strikes radar installations in Iran
Published: June 6, 2026 00:43
A ceasefire has been in place between the United States and Iran since April 8, but subsequent talks to try to put a more permanent end to the conflict have so far been unsuccessful.
Albania's 'Flamingo Revolution' rises up against the Trump family and Prime Minister Edi Rama
Published: June 6, 2026 00:30
Several thousand people have been protesting since May 30 against large-scale projects that many Albanians consider a symbol of the prime minister's excesses ever since he came to power in 2013.
As Israeli bombs target Lebanon, Tyre residents call for the ancient city to be declared an 'open city' and demilitarized
Published: June 5, 2026 23:34
Residents of the port city do not want Tyre to be 'used by armed groups for military purposes,' including Hezbollah.
US envoy confirms Iranian footballers granted visas for World Cup
Published: June 5, 2026 22:29
The Iranian team is due to fly from Turkey to Spain on Saturday before traveling on to their base camp in Mexico, which has issued visas to the squad. They were originally due to be based in the US, but switched their camp to Mexico due to the tensions…
Mali's ruling junta sentences a DGSE agent to 20 years in prison
Published: June 5, 2026 22:10
Yann V., who was officially registered as an agent of France's foreign intelligence service (DGSE) with Malian authorities, was arrested in August 2025 in Bamako, accused of having attempted to orchestrate a 'destabilization attempt' against the junta led…
US judge blocks Trump restrictions on legal immigration
Published: June 5, 2026 19:42
District Judge John McConnell, on Friday, said the restrictions on asylum, work permit, green card and citizen applications from nationals of 39 African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries were unlawful, and 'threw the lives of countless…
Alone in Beijing: How Chinese dissidents challenge the regime
Published: June 5, 2026 18:00
'Resisting a repressive regime' (2/3). Starting in 2020, China's zero-Covid policy and strict lockdowns triggered widespread protests, fueling a political awakening among young people. As the authorities tightened control, some have responded with passive…
French Open 2026: Cobolli to face Zverev in final after Arnaldi pulls out
Published: June 5, 2026 17:17
Italian Matteo Arnaldi withdrew from the tournament because of illness, sending Flavio Cobolli into his first Grand Slam final.
Seine reopens to Paris swimmers for second summer
Published: June 5, 2026 17:04
In Paris, the swimming season was to open at three official bathing sites on July 4, the mayor's office said.
Israel's government steps up attacks on judiciary: 'A race to eliminate democratic institutions has begun'
Published: June 5, 2026 17:00
The current governing alliance has stepped up attacks on key pillars of the judiciary and rule of law, namely the Supreme Court and the attorney general.
French Open 2026: Zverev powers past Mensik to move within one win of elusive first Grand Slam title
Published: June 5, 2026 16:41
Alexander Zverev reached the fourth major final of his career after beating 20-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Roland Garros semifinals on Friday.
Zelensky to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer for strategic talks as Russia faces setbacks
Published: June 5, 2026 15:49
The office of French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of France, Germany and Britain will meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday to discuss next steps as Russia comes under military and economic pressure.
Owners of Swiss bar face new questions over deadly inferno
Published: June 5, 2026 15:25
Jacques and Jessica Moretti arrived on Friday for questioning by public prosecutors and lawyers for civil parties who were caught in the fire that engulfed Le Constellation bar in Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of January 1,…
French prosecutors open 'war crime' probe over Israel treatment of Gaza flotilla activists
Published: June 5, 2026 14:52
The national counterterrorism prosecutor's office said the probe was opened at the government's request.
Paris Mayor Grégoire introduces free school lunches for low-income families
Published: June 5, 2026 13:29
Starting in September, more than 17,000 children in Paris's public pre-schools and primary and middle schools will be eligible for free lunches. City Hall estimates the measure will cost €1.2 million per year.
Missing girl of 11: Six questions on possible failings of the French justice system
Published: June 5, 2026 12:56
JĂ©rome B. is suspected of having abducted Lyhanna, who has been missing for a week. Did the justice system overlook past accusations against him? Did the courts' backlog lead to potential delays in the investigations?
Macron welcomes Zelensky's open letter to Putin
Published: June 5, 2026 11:05
The French president called the letter proposing a face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders a 'good initiative.'
US Senate passes $70 billion immigration crackdown bill
Published: June 5, 2026 09:57
The bill passed on Friday would fund ICE and Border Patrol throughout the remainder of Donald Trump's term.
War in Ukraine: Russia fired Oreshnik missile on city occupied by its own forces
Published: June 5, 2026 09:14
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Thursday that a failed strike with an intermediate-range ballistic missile on a Russian-occupied city in eastern Ukraine on May 23 was actually 'experimental.'
Life under Israeli occupation inside Lebanon's 'yellow line'
Published: June 5, 2026 09:00
In one of the few villages still inhabited within the 'yellow line,' a buffer zone occupied by the Israeli army, disappearances and restrictions on movement are alarming residents and making their lives increasingly difficult.
Ever-extreme Eric Zemmour prepares second bid for French president
Published: June 5, 2026 08:27
For a time, Zemmour's partner, Sarah Knafo, had positioned herself as a potential candidate for the couple's party, ReconquĂŞte. But the far-right polemicist is claiming the limelight again.
How French courts became Europe's toughest on women returning from IS
Published: June 5, 2026 03:00
Of the 23 terrorism trials scheduled in French courts in 2026, 18 involve women who joined the Islamic State organization in Syria. While their role was once overlooked, they are now being judged on equal footing with men.
Trump confirms mass rally and scraps planned concerts for America's 250th anniversary
Published: June 5, 2026 02:59
Multiple musical acts pulled out of planned performances for the mass rally in Washington on June 25, citing the event's politicization. Trump announced on Thursday that he had told these 'singers with no talent (...) to stay home.'
German serial killer found guilty of murder of French schoolboy
Published: June 5, 2026 02:40
Martin Ney was given another life sentence for the murder and kidnapping of Jonathan Coulom, who disappeared at a school holiday camp in western France. Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, had already been jailed for life in Germany in…
Eating organic fruits and vegetables linked to lower risk of postmenopausal breast cancer
Published: June 5, 2026 01:16
According to French research, for every daily 100-gram portion of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables replaced by their organic equivalents, the risk of developing postmenopausal breast cancer drops by 10%.
49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down
Published: June 5, 2026 00:40
Two people, however, managed to survive after walking more than 50 kilometers on foot to a nearby water source and then onwards to Assamaka, where the pair were able to alert the authorities, the Agadez governorate said on social media. Assamaka is a main…
Artist Louise Vo Tan brings the Crown Jewels, stolen from the Louvre, back to life
Published: June 5, 2026 00:17
'They were dazzling, like meringue,' said Vo Tan, who filmed the museum's treasures before they were stolen, and is now displaying them in hologram form in the building once used for the Port-Coton foghorn.
Seoul's Centre Pompidou Hanwha aims to build a cultural bridge between France and South Korea
Published: June 4, 2026 22:53
The institution, designed by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, opened on June 4, contributing to the museum landscape in the South Korean capital.
'The current war between Iran and the US stems from decades of mutual humiliation'
Published: June 4, 2026 22:32
In an interview with Le Monde, researcher Marie Durrieu analyzes the central role that humiliating an adversary plays in international relations.
Romanian president nominates EU deputy Eugen Tomac as PM
Published: June 4, 2026 20:46
Tomac, on Thursday after the announcement, said he would propose 'a technical government, not a political one.'
Macron warns against Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova
Published: June 4, 2026 18:44
The French president weighed in on the controversy surrounding the former head of RT France, a Russian state-run outlet that was shut down in 2023. On Wednesday, protesters in Paris demanded her residence permit be revoked.
French Open 2026: Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska stuns Diana Shnaider to book place in final
Published: June 4, 2026 18:26
The world's 114th-ranked player became the first qualifier in history to reach the French Open final when she beat 25th seed Diana Shnaider of Russia 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 on Thursday.
French Olympic taekwondo champion Althéa Laurin suspended after doping no-shows
Published: June 4, 2026 17:04
Laurin was France's first Olympic champion in taekwondo and once her ban ends, she will face a race against time to qualify for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
France outraged as suspect in missing girl case had prior rape complaints
Published: June 4, 2026 16:35
Dozens of police and volunteers have been searching the southwestern French countryside for days for 11-year-old Lyhanna, as criticism grows after it emerged that the main suspect had previously been accused of sexual violence.
Macron says France ready to help implement Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
Published: June 4, 2026 15:30
The French president welcomed the fragile ceasefire announced in Washington: 'France is, of course, as we have always been, available to move forward along this path,' he said from Montenegro.
Hungary drops charges against organizers of banned Pride marches
Published: June 4, 2026 15:04
Budapest's progressive mayor, Gergely Karacsony, was charged in January for organizing the city's 30th Pride parade despite an official ban ordered under the former prime minister, nationalist Viktor Orban.
HSBC charged for helping former Lebanese central bank head embezzle hundreds of millions
Published: June 4, 2026 14:53
The Swiss subsidiary of HSBC is suspected of having helped former Lebanese central bank chief Riad Salameh embezzle more than $300 million from the country's central bank. The charges mark a significant development in the French judicial investigation.
France pushes for EU action on Channel migrant crossings
Published: June 4, 2026 14:44
The European Commission is due soon to propose to the bloc's 27 member states an action plan on migration in the Channel, with France hoping for more help with policing and combating people smugglers.
2026 French Open: Andreeva of Russia beats Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach final
Published: June 4, 2026 14:43
Mirra Andreeva raced into her first Grand Slam final as she beat an erratic Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 at the French Open on Thursday.
French MPs back bill to reduce cadmium exposure
Published: June 4, 2026 13:56
The bill presented by the Green group in the Assemblée Nationale aims to reduce the maximum level of cadmium authorized in phosphate fertilizers to 20 mg/kg by 2030, compared to 90 mg/kg today.
Israel and Lebanon reach minimalist agreement that delays hopes for lasting ceasefire
Published: June 4, 2026 10:53
After two days of talks in Washington, Israel made the halting of its operations contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament. Nonetheless, the joint statement provides for a gradual withdrawal of the Israeli army from southern Lebanon.
France releases Russian captain of detained Moscow-linked tanker
Published: June 4, 2026 10:33
The Tagor, which the French navy detained on Sunday on suspicion of flying a false flag, will remain inside the Douarnenez Bay in Brittany, prosecutors said.
Marjane Satrapi: 'At age 10, I was training myself to become a political prisoner'
Published: June 4, 2026 10:08
The Franco-Iranian artist, who gained worldwide recognition with the graphic novel 'Persepolis,' died at 56 years old, her family announced Thursday. Le Monde interviewed her in October 2020. We are republishing that interview today.
Algerian courts clear way for possible pardon of detained French journalist
Published: June 4, 2026 08:54
The lawyers for Christophe Gleizes, a sportswriter detained since 2024, said a court had rejected an appeal from prosecutors for a tougher sentence.
Hungarian Prime Minister PĂ©ter Magyar to Le Monde: 'I was not elected simply to change the government, but to change the regime'
Published: June 4, 2026 08:44
In an interview with Le Monde, Viktor Orban's successor explains how he plans to recover the frozen €16 billion in European funds earmarked for Hungary. He insists that Budapest will not block the opening of EU accession talks for Ukraine, provided that…
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis,' dies at 56
Published: June 4, 2026 08:19
The French-Iranian artist and film director 'died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life,' people close to her said.
Thomas Piketty's lab proposes ambitious plan to cut global inequality and curb climate change
Published: June 4, 2026 06:01
Building a more equitable world while respecting planetary limits is possible, economists from the World Inequality Lab (WIL) assert in a report published Thursday. To achieve this, they say, targeted reductions in consumption in specific sectors, a…
North Korea's Kim vows 'exponential' boost in nuclear forces
Published: June 4, 2026 03:55
While at a reported atomic facility, Kim said the 'weapons-grade nuclear materials production capacity more than doubled during the past 5-year course.'
Days after heatwave, French government cuts climate change adaptation funds
Published: June 4, 2026 03:30
The Green Fund, which helps local authorities finance environmental protection and climate adaptation projects, is facing a €162.5 million cut, a nearly 20% reduction.
The past, present and future cinema of director CĂ©line Sciamma
Published: June 4, 2026 03:27
From June 3 to 16, the MK2 Bibliothèque movie theater in Paris is hosting the first-ever retrospective dedicated to the filmmaker, featuring all her films, a masterclass and a conversation with actor Adèle Haenel.
'Most PFAS emissions in Europe come from air conditioners and heat pumps, even though these are the flagships of decarbonization'
Published: June 4, 2026 03:00
The debate over these chemical substances is being reignited within the European Union, as machines designed to help adapt to climate change come under fire, historian Jean-Baptiste Fressoz notes in his column for Le Monde.
PFAS: Six months after France bans 'forever chemicals,' the law is still not enforced
Published: June 4, 2026 00:48
The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) is unable to carry out large-scale inspections to determine whether manufacturers are complying with the ban on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS, also…
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire
Published: June 4, 2026 00:32
The negotiations come days after US President Donald Trump said the two countries had pledged to de-escalate. But Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire, with Hezbollah claiming missile attacks on northern Israel on Wednesday and Lebanon saying…
In pictures | Faces of anti-ICE protesters outside Delaney Hall prison, a symbol of Trump's migrant deportation policy
Published: June 4, 2026 00:00
Protests have been ongoing since May 23 outside the Newark migrant detention center in New Jersey, denouncing what activists describe as unsanitary and inhumane conditions for incarcerated migrants.
Zelensky's rehabilitation of controversial figures in Ukrainian nationalism sparks anger in Israel and Poland
Published: June 3, 2026 23:25
By attending the reburial ceremony of Andriy Melnyk, a pro-independence leader who collaborated with Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is showing support for the country's evolving memory politics, which have…
US House passes largely symbolic vote ordering end to Iran war
Published: June 3, 2026 22:09
The US president can veto the measure if it gains Senate approval, though the Trump administration insists that the war against Iran is already over, despite ongoing exchanges of fire between the two sides' forces and little sign of real progress in peace…
France, Britain extend 'one in, one out' migration deal
Published: June 3, 2026 21:45
Emmanuel Haddad, France's minister delegate for Europe, told a parliamentary committee that 'it has been decided with our British partner to extend this agreement until October 1, 2026.' More than 41,000 migrants landed on England's southern coast last…
Alone in Moscow: How the Russian resistance tries to survive under Putin
Published: June 3, 2026 18:00
'Resisting a repressive regime' (1/3). Since the invasion of Ukraine, a group of 'invisibles' – anonymous journalists, lawyers and activists – have been gathering information about the fate of thousands of political prisoners sentenced to lengthy prison…
France authorities detain Russian captain of seized oil tanker
Published: June 3, 2026 17:16
The French navy detained the Tagor on Sunday in international waters with British help on suspicion that the ship was flying a false flag.
Like PSG, the Knicks successfully rebuilt by ditching superstars
Published: June 3, 2026 15:31
The New York Knicks open the NBA finals on Wednesday against Victor Wembanyama's Spurs. Much like Paris Saint-Germain, the Knicks had to reinvent themselves after years of frustration.
EU aims for 'technological sovereignty' with push for homegrown tech
Published: June 3, 2026 14:24
The sweeping strategy to strengthen European alternatives to foreign technology providers comes as Brussels seeks to reduce reliance on US and Asian firms in critical sectors, ranging from cloud computing to artificial intelligence.
2026 French Open: Sabalenka crashes out in stunning quarter-final defeat to Shnaider
Published: June 3, 2026 14:08
The world number one led by a set and a double-break before exiting the tournament in a blaze of unforced errors, collapsing to a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 loss in blustery conditions in Roland-Garros on Wednesday.
Iran strikes Kuwait's main airport, killing one passenger, as fragile ceasefire is tested again
Published: June 3, 2026 14:04
In the first deadly strike on the Gulf since an April 8 ceasefire came into place, 63 people were also injured.
Why the French Catholic Church is against lifting the seal of confession
Published: June 3, 2026 13:00
Lawmakers on June 1 removed an article which would have required priests to report sexual crimes against minors that they learned of in confession, from the bill to 'protect children and combat violence in schools.'
Shein hit with new €22 million fines by French fraud authorities
Published: June 3, 2026 12:43
The Chinese platform said it will appeal the decision. It is the second time the French authorities have fined it.
Ukrainian drones strike Saint Petersburg as Russian economic forum opens
Published: June 3, 2026 11:35
As the three-day annual Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum opened, Ukrainian drones damaged 'several' facilities, the city's governor acknowledged. Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the strike as what is 'needed to bring peace closer.'
Trump strikes compromise over AI regulation to satisfy tech giants and MAGA base
Published: June 3, 2026 11:10
The new executive order gives the US federal government 30 days to evaluate new AI models before they are released to the market. Trump's supporters had asked him to regulate the sector.
Russia exploits Ukraine's shortage of Patriots to strike with hypersonic missiles
Published: June 3, 2026 10:58
In a massive June 2 attack, which killed 23 people, the Russian army used hypersonic projectiles, which can only be intercepted by the US-made Patriot anti-missile system. Volodymyr Zelensky once again called for Western allies to supply him with more of…
Who is rich in France?
https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/06/03/who-is-rich-in-france_6754083_19.html
Published: June 3, 2026 10:50
Is a childless couple wealthy if they earn €6,438 per month after taxes? A new report seeks to address the lack of set criteria for measuring this demographic.
Under pressure, Trump administration drops controversial fund for Capitol rioters
Published: June 3, 2026 08:57
With less than six months to go before the midterm elections, numerous senators from the Republican Party had opposed the creation of this $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and supporters. The project had been frozen by a federal judge.
French lawmakers say state shares blame for chlordecone pesticide scandal
Published: June 3, 2026 08:05
A bill, which passed unanimously, requires the state to decontaminate soil polluted by the pesticide chlordecone. Over 90% of adults in the French overseas territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe are contaminated by the pesticide.
Denis Mukwege, Nobel Peace Prize laureate: 'This Ebola outbreak could become the deadliest ever'
Published: June 3, 2026 04:31
The Ebola virus is spreading across the ruins left by war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, warns the doctor, urging all the warring parties to accept an immediate ceasefire in order to contain the outbreak.
EU targets 'technological sovereignty' with push for homegrown tech and distance with US and Asia
Published: June 3, 2026 03:30
The sweeping strategy to strengthen European alternatives to foreign technology providers comes as Brussels seeks to reduce reliance on US and Asian firms in critical sectors ranging from cloud computing to artificial intelligence.
Turkey is a quiet but strategic presence in Mali
Published: June 3, 2026 03:25
Over the past decade, trade between Ankara and Bamako has more than tripled, and arms and ammunition have become Turkey's leading exports to Mali since 2024.
2027 French presidential election: 'I am available,' investment banker Matthieu Pigasse tells the left
Published: June 3, 2026 03:00
The businessman, who always dreamed of a political future, held several meetings with Socialist, Green and Communist leaders, aiming to unite them all while never publicly criticizing radical leftist candidate Jean-Luc MĂ©lenchon.
Les Nuits de Fourvière in Lyon unveils a vibrant program to celebrate the festival's 80th anniversary
Published: June 3, 2026 01:39
Through July 25, the festival is presenting 60 open-air shows, concerts, performances and masked balls, including 'To See the Stars Again' by the Australian contemporary circus troupe Circa.
US says thwarts Iranian missile and drone attacks after strikes on target in Strait of Hormuz
Published: June 3, 2026 01:08
The US military said it had intercepted a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and carried out self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island. Tehran says it has successfully hit American military bases in the region.
Romania wakes up to its vulnerability to Russian drones: 'We are theoretically in a country at peace, and this should not happen'
Published: June 3, 2026 01:06
For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania on May 29, injuring two people. The incident, which occurred in the city of Galati near the Ukrainian border, has exposed weaknesses in Romania's…
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister
Published: June 2, 2026 23:04
After unusually lengthy negotiations, the leader of Denmark's Social Democrats has succeeded in forming a center-left coalition, bringing together four parties in a fragmented political landscape.
Outrage grows in Britain after footage shows dying stabbing victim handcuffed by police
Published: June 2, 2026 23:01
Video shows an 18-year-old stabbing victim handcuffed by police after his attacker falsely accused him of racial abuse. Protesters clashed with officers in Southampton following the killer's sentencing.
'It's the Palme d'Or of French hospitality': The government unveils its updated list of the 33 most luxurious hotels in France
Published: June 2, 2026 22:15
The new round of the government's 'Palaces de France' label was revealed on June 2, with six new additions and four removals. The initiative aims to showcase this flagship sector of French expertise, even though the owners of these establishments are…
2026 World Cup poses massive security challenge for US law enforcement
Published: June 2, 2026 21:54
For the first time, the tournament will feature 48 teams and be played across three countries, all amid heightened geopolitical tensions. US authorities are already working behind the scenes to ensure the event runs safely and smoothly.
Trump to attend new White House press gala after shooting
Published: June 2, 2026 20:19
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will speak at the White House correspondents dinner, which has been rescheduled for July 24. At this year's edition that was held in April, Trump had to be evacuated after shots erupted at a security…
Beyond AI billions, energy emerges as the crucial battleground at Choose France summit
Published: June 2, 2026 18:37
What drew global giants to announce €93 billion in investments at Monday's event – with a significant share dedicated to artificial intelligence – is France's decarbonized and structurally surplus electricity, at a time when data centers are devouring…
Ukraine war: Europe once again signals openness to dialogue with Putin
Published: June 2, 2026 17:30
European countries seek to reopen a channel of communication with Russia, with France first among them, at a time when the US appears to be losing interest in the war in Ukraine.
Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite Trump announcing deal
Published: June 2, 2026 16:52
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported several Israeli strikes across the south on Tuesday. Hezbollah, meanwhile, said it attacked Israeli troops in southern Lebanese lands they occupy, but has not claimed attacks in Israel.
Trump appoints loyal ally Bill Pulte to head US intelligence
Published: June 2, 2026 16:16
With no experience in national security, Pulte will serve as head of both the federal agency responsible for housing finance and the national intelligence community.
California's primary elections serves as test for divided Democrats
Published: June 2, 2026 15:15
On Tuesday's vote in this American state firmly held by Democrats, debate focuses on divisions between moderates and progressives, which has fueled disagreement over taxing billionaires.
Pope appoints first lay woman to head the Vatican's communications department
Published: June 2, 2026 14:46
Pope Leo XIV named Maria Montserrat Alvarado, a prominent figure in Catholic media, to head the Dicastery for Communication, in a new step for the Vatican in opening up to women in Catholic Church leadership roles.
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