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'The Abraham Accords have fueled war rather than peace in the Middle East'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/14/the-abraham-accords-have-fueled-war-rather-than-peace-in-the-middle-east_6757492_23.html

Published: September 14, 2026 08:08

The agreements were signed six years ago, but instead of leading to a broader normalization between Israel and the Arab world, they have instead deepened divisions in the Middle East, analyzes columnist Jean-Pierre Filiu.

Sweden elections: Left and right neck-and-neck as far right loses ground

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/14/sweden-elections-left-and-right-neck-and-neck-as-far-right-loses-ground_6757490_4.html

Published: September 14, 2026 07:39

According to preliminary results of the general election on Sunday, the right-wing bloc trails slightly behind the left-wing opposition led by the Social Democrats, who recorded their own worst result since 1911.

Kennedy Center in Washington faces bankruptcy, media report says

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/14/kennedy-center-in-washington-faces-bankruptcy-media-report-says_6757489_4.html

Published: September 14, 2026 06:38

Board members of the performing arts center in the US capital, who have sought to add the name of President Donald Trump to the institution and suggested doing so could boost fundraising efforts, are to vote Tuesday on whether to close the main building…

France makes new attempt to ban social media for children under age 15

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/14/france-submits-new-proposal-for-under-15-social-media-ban_6757488_7.html

Published: September 14, 2026 06:15

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the government has reworked its proposal to ban social media for children under age 15, after the country's constitutional authority rejected a first attempt in August.

Five places to eat vegetarian crêpes in Paris and the Paris region

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/09/14/had-enough-of-the-ham-and-cheese-classic-five-places-in-the-paris-region-serving-vegetarian-crepes_6757486_37.html

Published: September 14, 2026 01:44

With onion confit, roasted carrots or artichokes, here is our selection of restaurants in and around Paris where you can enjoy delicious meat- and fish-free galettes.

Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish parties to hold independence summit

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/14/scottish-welsh-northern-irish-parties-to-hold-independence-summit_6757485_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 23:25

The leaders of the separatist parties will hold rare talks on Monday with the aim of advancing their campaigns to break away from Britain. The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump said he would back a united Ireland – a scenario British Prime…

Sandra Hüller takes on the role of a man in 'Rose' to gain the trust of villagers

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/14/sandra-huller-takes-on-the-role-of-a-man-in-rose-to-gain-the-trust-of-villagers_6757484_30.html

Published: September 13, 2026 23:08

Austrian director Markus Schleinzer tells the story of a heroine who, in the 17th century, assumes a farmer's identity. Her secret first protects her, then threatens her.

Sweden's election too close to call as far right loses ground

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/sweden-s-election-too-close-to-call-as-far-right-loses-ground_6757483_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 21:16

With more than 50% of votes counted, the four opposition parties led by Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson had a narrow lead against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's right-wing alliance. Experts predicted that the race could go down to the wire.

Political scientist Julia Reuschenbach: 'I do not see Chancellor Friedrich Merz resigning'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/political-scientist-julia-reuschenbach-i-do-not-see-chancellor-friedrich-merz-resigning_6757482_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 20:50

Following the Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, pressure is mounting on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), to ease its policy of excluding the far right. Doing so would be a…

US wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/13/us-wins-fifth-straight-women-s-fiba-world-cup-title-beating-france-97-79_6757481_9.html

Published: September 13, 2026 20:17

The US team overcame a rocky start and dominated the second half of the game, extending the Americans' streak to 36 straight World Cup wins.

Poland, Ukraine slam Russian strikes near border as 'escalation'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/poland-ukraine-slam-russian-strikes-near-border-as-escalation_6757480_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 18:33

Poland and Ukraine said a Kyiv-Warsaw passenger train was struck just 2 kilometers from the Polish border, but reported no casualties.

Poll: Le Pen begins presidential campaign in strongest position ever amid worried, angry electorate

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/13/2027-presidential-election-le-pen-begins-campaign-in-strongest-position-ever-amid-worried-angry-electorate_6757478_5.html

Published: September 13, 2026 17:01

In France's polarized political landscape, Marine Le Pen of the far-right Rassemblement National is enjoying unprecedented support, and radical left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon is building a strong base. Wide open for other candidates, the race is drawing…

France public radio staff strike over commentator from far-right weekly

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/13/france-public-radio-staff-strike-over-commentator-from-far-right-weekly_6757476_7.html

Published: September 13, 2026 16:50

Since late August, Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief of the far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles, has appeared on France Inter, the country's most-listened-to radio station, with a weekly political commentary slot.

Le Pen pledges to put French citizens first at presidential campaign launch

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/13/le-pen-pledges-to-put-french-citizens-first-at-presidential-campaign-launch_6757475_7.html

Published: September 13, 2026 16:42

Currently ahead in opinion polls, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen told supporters at a political rally on Sunday she would ensure citizens had 'more rights' than foreigners if she were to win next year's presidential election.

Venice Film Festival: May el-Toukhy's 'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion at politically charged edition

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/13/venice-film-festival-may-el-toukhy-s-woman-unknown-wins-golden-lion-at-politically-charged-edition_6757474_30.html

Published: September 13, 2026 16:05

The Danish-Egyptian director paid tribute to 'invisible and voiceless women.' Ilia Khrjanovski dedicated his Silver Lion 'to Ukrainians fighting for freedom,' while Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received the Special Jury Prize for their…

2027 presidential election: Raphaël Glucksmann touts his 'environmental revolution' candidacy

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/09/13/2027-presidential-election-raphael-glucksmann-touts-his-environmental-revolution-candidacy_6757473_8.html

Published: September 13, 2026 14:56

Candidates and the climate (3/5). Touting himself as the 'environmental transformation' candidate, Raphaël Glucksmann plans to use decarbonization to reindustrialize France and create jobs by expanding the renewable energy sector.

France issues discreet apology to lift US block on new ambassador to Washington

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/france-issues-discreet-apology-to-lift-us-block-on-new-ambassador-to-washington_6757471_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 11:48

The French diplomatic service's appointment of Aurélien Lechevallier, who is close to President Emmanuel Macron, had been frozen in the US due to a July 25 statement in which the service criticized Washington's stance on human rights. An official statement…

OpenAI will not go public in 2026, says CEO Sam Altman

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/13/openai-will-not-go-public-in-2026-says-ceo-sam-altman_6757470_19.html

Published: September 13, 2026 10:57

Citing safety concerns, Altman told 'Fortune' business magazine that 'right now would be an ill-advised moment' for OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to become a public company.

Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map post

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/macron-carney-to-visit-french-islands-after-trump-s-map-post_6757469_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 10:51

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

'When you're that sick, you reflect on the values that matter most': Sweden's Birgitta Ohlsson returns to fight the far right

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/09/13/when-you-re-that-sick-you-reflect-on-the-values-that-matter-most-sweden-s-birgitta-ohlsson-returns-to-fight-the-far-right_6757468_117.html

Published: September 13, 2026 10:47

The former Liberal figure, who had left politics, is now standing with the Center Party in Sweden's general election on Sunday. At 51, after fighting two cancers, the pro-European feminist is determined to take on the extremist drift of her former…

2027 presidential election: Mélenchon pressures left-wing rivals at Fête de L'Humanité festival

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/13/2027-presidential-election-melenchon-pressures-left-wing-rivals-at-fete-de-l-humanite-festival_6757466_5.html

Published: September 13, 2026 10:02

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, presidential candidate of radical-left La France Insoumise, put on a show of strength and engaged in a long-distance dual with Communist leader Fabien Roussel. Mélenchon also sought to convince crowds that he could beat Marine Le Pen.

Céline Dion returns to stage for first Paris show: 'I want to sing for you, to sing about life'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/13/celine-dion-returns-to-stage-for-first-paris-show-i-want-to-sing-for-you-to-sing-about-life_6757465_30.html

Published: September 13, 2026 09:24

With a controlled voice and a relatively understated show, the Québécois star delighted the 30,000 spectators at the Plenitude Arena just outside the French capital with a 25-song set over two hours and 15 minutes. It was her first concert in six years.

'Ordinary citizens do not want to be sent to a war with no end in sight': Russian men consider exile

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/ordinary-citizens-do-not-want-to-be-sent-to-a-war-with-no-end-in-sight-russian-men-consider-exile_6757464_4.html

Published: September 13, 2026 03:00

Amid the threat of renewed conscription, some Russian men of fighting age have purchased plane tickets and are ready to leave if a general mobilization is declared after the elections scheduled for September 18 to 20. Georgia, Armenia and Serbia are the…

US Open 2026: Elena Rybakina claims her third Grand Slam title in New York

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/13/us-open-2026-elena-rybakina-claims-her-third-grand-slam-title-in-new-york_6757462_9.html

Published: September 13, 2026 01:17

The 27-year-old Kazakhstani denies Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title and takes her spot as world number one.

'Flying taxis' enter a critical phase of industrial reality after a decade of extravagant promises

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/13/flying-taxis-enter-a-critical-phase-of-industrial-reality-after-a-decade-of-extravagant-promises_6757461_19.html

Published: September 12, 2026 23:03

From the United States to Dubai and the United Kingdom, several developments were announced in August in the emerging market for small electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs.

Ukraine experiences surge in private security firms specializing in anti-drone protection for businesses

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/13/ukraine-experiences-surge-in-private-security-firms-specializing-in-anti-drone-protection-for-businesses_6757460_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 22:46

The rapid escalation of Russian aerial attacks behind the Ukrainian front lines is pushing Kyiv to 'outsource' part of its anti-drone defense to the private sector.

Former Greek prison island of Gyaros becomes biodiversity haven

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/13/former-greek-prison-island-of-gyaros-becomes-biodiversity-haven_6757459_114.html

Published: September 12, 2026 22:03

In the heart of the Cyclades archipelago, this island, long used as a place of exile, has been transformed into a sanctuary for wildlife, especially Mediterranean monk seals. The marine area is now officially protected under a presidential decree.

Trumps says Irish reunification would be "fantastic"

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/trumps-says-irish-reunification-would-be-fantastic_6757458_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 21:00

A two-day Irish visit blurs the lines between Trump's presidency and personal business interests as he and his sons attend the Irish Open golf tournament, held on a Trump Organization course.

France sink Germany to reach first women's basketball World Cup final

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/12/france-sink-germany-to-reach-first-women-s-basketball-world-cup-final_6757457_9.html

Published: September 12, 2026 16:48

The French team is heading to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final after a 86-64 win over Germany on Saturday, with Gabby Williams scoring 22 points. They will face either Spain or the United States, who were to face off in the other semi-final…

BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war_6757456_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 16:22

Chinese President Xi Jinping, who joined Russian, Iranian, Indian and other leaders in India's capital, told the summit that the Middle East war 'does not serve the common interests of the international community.'

French government pushes for mandatory helmets for electric scooters, struggles with bicycles

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/12/french-government-pushes-for-mandatory-helmets-for-electric-scooters-struggles-with-bicycles_6757454_19.html

Published: September 12, 2026 14:50

State authorities around the country are increasingly requiring electric scooter users to wear helmets. Cycling advocacy groups argue such a rule would be counterproductive and would not protect cyclists in most potentially fatal accidents.

Sweden's right wing struggles to make most of late rebound on eve of elections

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/sweden-s-right-wing-struggles-to-make-most-of-late-rebound-on-eve-of-elections_6757453_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 14:32

After a campaign in which purchasing power, education and health care ended up taking precedence over the immigration and security issues championed by the right and the far right, the left-wing bloc now leads ahead of the Sunday vote.

25 French jihadists held in Iraq appeal to EU human rights court for repatriation

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/12/25-french-jihadists-held-in-iraq-appeal-to-eu-human-rights-court-for-repatriation_6757452_7.html

Published: September 12, 2026 14:08

The Islamic State group members had been quietly transferred from Syria to Iraq, where they could face the death penalty. Their lawyers say Paris's refusal to prosecute them in France undermines the rule of law and opens to arbitrary decisions by the…

Hedge funds increasingly speculate on French debt, raising specter of crisis

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/12/hedge-funds-increasingly-speculate-on-french-debt-raising-specter-of-crisis_6757450_19.html

Published: September 12, 2026 11:21

Hedge funds now account for more than half of all European bond trading. France, which carries one of the highest debt levels in Western Europe, has become concerned about these creditors, whose profiles are less predictable than those of public…

Trap closes on French economy

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/12/trap-closes-on-french-economy_6757449_5.html

Published: September 12, 2026 10:14

France needs to boost investment to rebuild its industry and adapt to climate change, but at the same time, it also has to reduce a public deficit that restricts its room for maneuver. Debates over the 2027 budget and the upcoming presidential election…

Isolated by Iran and Yemeni Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia seeks US backing

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/isolated-by-iran-and-yemeni-houthi-rebels-saudi-arabia-seeks-us-backing_6757448_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 09:52

With Tehran-allied rebels seizing control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean on Thursday, and Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the kingdom is at risk of losing all maritime access for its oil tankers.

French police suspect train derailment was sabotage

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/12/french-police-suspect-train-derailment-was-sabotage_6757446_7.html

Published: September 12, 2026 08:55

A fragment of rail was found on the track in northwest France, with the possibility of a malicious act being treated as the main line of inquiry as a result, a source said.

First bodies of Philippines ferry fire victims land as toll rises to 35

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/first-bodies-of-philippines-ferry-fire-victims-land-as-toll-rises-to-35_6757445_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 03:43

On Saturday morning, tents were being set up to receive the bodies of the passengers who were killed Wednesday in a ferry fire, which had begun in the cargo hold before tearing through the ship 'in seconds.'

'The protection of Paris's iconic zinc rooftops is now putting undue strain on the city's livability'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/12/the-protection-of-paris-s-iconic-zinc-rooftops-is-now-putting-undue-strain-on-the-city-s-livability_6757443_23.html

Published: September 12, 2026 03:29

The ability to shelter from the heat has become a key component of a home's value. The situation in the French capital – with its top-floor apartments that have become unlivable – is a case in point, writes Dominique Naert, a civil engineering and…

French far right gets tangled up in headscarf ban proposal

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/12/french-far-right-gets-tangled-up-in-headscarf-ban-proposal_6757442_5.html

Published: September 12, 2026 03:00

Intended as a communications coup, the revival of the long-standing debate within the Rassemblement National over banning the headscarf in public spaces has exposed legal uncertainties and disagreements between Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.

Internet access brings Brazil's Amazonian peoples into the presidential campaign: 'It shows politicians what's happening here!'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/internet-access-brings-brazil-s-amazonian-peoples-into-the-presidential-campaign-it-shows-politicians-what-s-happening-here_6757441_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 02:52

Thanks to Starlink antennas installed by a coalition of local organizations, thousands of isolated villages in the Amazon have Internet access for the first time – and with it, political information that was previously out of reach, just ahead of the…

Crypto billionaire gives Farage's Reform UK record £36 million donation

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/crypto-billionaire-gives-farage-s-reform-uk-record-36-million-donation_6757440_4.html

Published: September 12, 2026 01:39

News of the mega-donation to Reform – around $49 million, the largest gift in British political history – comes just days after police confirmed they had widened a criminal investigation into allegations that it accepted illegal donations following fresh…

Blandine L'Hirondel, UTMB winner: 'I am an ordinary woman doing some extraordinary things'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/12/blandine-l-hirondel-utmb-winner-i-am-an-ordinary-woman-doing-some-extraordinary-things_6757439_9.html

Published: September 12, 2026 01:22

The 35-year-old French athlete looks back on her victory at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc at the end of August, and reflects on her journey in an interview with Le Monde.

Valérie Dubslaff, historian: 'The growing support of women for the AfD appears paradoxical, given how masculine the party's political culture remains'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/12/valerie-dubslaff-historian-the-growing-support-of-women-for-the-afd-appears-paradoxical-given-how-masculine-the-party-s-political-culture-remains_6757438_23.html

Published: September 12, 2026 00:04

Despite being fundamentally anti-feminist, anti-liberal and homophobic, the far-right party has managed to reach different segments of the electorate, analyzes the associate professor in German history and civilization for Le Monde.

Céline Dion's 'giant karaoke' brings together Paris fans in song

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/12/celine-dion-s-giant-karaoke-brings-together-paris-fans-in-song_6757437_30.html

Published: September 11, 2026 22:50

On the eve of the first in a series of 16 concerts by the Québécois superstar in the French capital, nearly 10,000 people gathered at Place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad in the 19th arrondissement and shared a communal and euphoric moment.

CIA declassifies briefs about Al-Qaeda on 9/11 anniversary

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/12/cia-declassifies-briefs-about-al-qaeda-on-9-11-anniversary_6757436_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 22:19

A September 10, 1998 brief – parts of which were redacted – said that Al-Qaeda 'may fly an explosive-packed airplane into a US city.' Another, dated December 4, 1998, which also contained redactions, said bin Laden 'and his allies are preparing for attacks…

At the Opéra Garnier, soprano Julia Bullock sings the blues of Joséphine Baker

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/11/at-the-opera-garnier-soprano-julia-bullock-sings-the-blues-of-josephine-baker_6757435_30.html

Published: September 11, 2026 21:51

Directed by Peter Sellars, the musical performance, led by Bullock and accompanied by a sextet, presents a singular image of the revue star.

Putin says European troop deployment in Ukraine would be 'war against Russia'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/putin-says-european-troop-deployment-in-ukraine-would-be-war-against-russia_6757434_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 21:49

The Russian president said European leaders 'are frightening their populations with an imaginary threat coming from Russia,' adding that 'this threat does not exist and has never existed.'

'Call My Agent! The Movie' on Netflix offers a long-awaited, joyful cast reunion

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/11/call-my-agent-the-movie-on-netflix-offers-a-long-awaited-joyful-cast-reunion_6757431_30.html

Published: September 11, 2026 17:22

Written by Fanny Herrero and Lison Daniel and directed by Emilie Noblet, the feature film brings together the main characters from the French television comedy of the same name in a new celebration of teamwork and the magic of cinema.

Was 9/11 the real start of the 21st century?

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/11/was-9-11-the-real-start-of-the-21st-century_6757430_23.html

Published: September 11, 2026 16:01

The unprecedented nature of the attacks in New York in 2001 immediately gave the impression that the world had entered a new era. Yet other major turning points could also lay claim to being the birth of our times.

Anthropic reveals hacker used Claude to target French far-right organizations

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/11/anthropic-reveals-hacker-used-claude-to-target-french-far-right-organizations_6757429_5.html

Published: September 11, 2026 15:50

Information about members of an unidentified political party was among the data stolen by a French hacker, according to the American artificial intelligence company's security report.

Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro targeted in corruption probe

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/brazil-s-presidential-candidate-flavio-bolsonaro-targeted-in-corruption-probe_6757428_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 15:11

The son of former leader Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation regarding crimes 'in the context of financing the production' of a forthcoming film about his father.

UK lawmakers reject bill to legalize assisted dying

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/health/article/2026/09/11/uk-lawmakers-reject-bill-to-legalize-assisted-dying_6757427_14.html

Published: September 11, 2026 14:57

The bill was struck down in Parliament, with 286 voting against and 270 in favor. It would have allowed adults in England and Wales who have been given less than six months to live and can clearly express a wish to die the option to opt to end their own…

New York marks 25th anniversary of World Trade Center attacks

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/new-york-marks-25th-anniversary-of-world-trade-center-attacks_6757426_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 14:38

Civilians joined bereaved family members and political figures in New York on Friday for 25th-anniversary commemorations of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. Designed to be apolitical, the ceremonies did not escape controversy due…

Anti-addiction groups criticize French presidential candidate's beer video

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/11/anti-addiction-groups-enraged-by-french-presidential-candidate-s-beer-video_6757425_5.html

Published: September 11, 2026 14:02

Gabriel Attal launched what he called the '1,000 bistros' campaign, brandishing a half pint of beer. Groups said his video violated the French law regulating the promotion of alcohol.

At space summit, France and EU rescue European satellite constellation Iris²

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/11/at-space-summit-france-and-eu-rescue-european-satellite-constellation-iris_6757421_19.html

Published: September 11, 2026 13:30

Backed by France and the European Union, Iris² aims to deploy 348 satellites to offer secure communications services without relying on non-European providers. However, the public-private partnership faces several hurdles before it can be implemented.

In Paris, Jay-Z marks 30 years in music with dazzling precision and relentless energy

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/11/in-paris-jay-z-marks-30-years-in-music-with-dazzling-precision-and-relentless-energy_6757418_30.html

Published: September 11, 2026 12:00

Pharrell Williams and Justin Timberlake joined the American rapper on stage for a two-hour concert featuring tracks from his 13 albums.

The constant adaptation to counterterrorism efforts erodes the rule of law and public freedoms in Western countries

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/25-years-after-9-11-counterterrorism-continues-to-undermine-the-rule-of-law_6757417_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 11:00

Since 2001, Western countries, led by the United States, have steadily strengthened their counterterrorism powers through criminal and legal measures, prison regimes and mass surveillance tools. These measures have come at the cost of a steady erosion of…

French government bets on modest economic recovery in 2027

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/11/french-government-bets-on-modest-economic-recovery-in-2027_6757416_5.html

Published: September 11, 2026 10:58

The government announced on Friday that its 2027 budget is based on a forecast of 1% inflation-adjusted growth. Economists no longer believe the deficit will decrease.

AI: Incidents and Anthropic researcher's resignation push 'AIpocalypse' debate to new heights

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2026/09/11/ai-incidents-and-anthropic-researcher-s-resignation-push-aipocalypse-debate-to-new-heights_6757415_13.html

Published: September 11, 2026 10:45

As a series of cyberattacks heighten fears over artificial intelligence, the resignation on Wednesday of Jacob Coxon, who spoke of a technology that 'could kill us all by the end of the decade,' has reignited the debate over the existential threat it…

Emma Bonino, prominent humanist in Italian politics, dies at 78

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/obituaries/article/2026/09/11/emma-bonino-prominent-humanist-in-italian-politics-dies-at-78_6757412_15.html

Published: September 11, 2026 08:50

A tireless defender of human rights, Emma Bonino served in the Italian and European parliaments, as foreign affairs minister, and as European commissioner. The historic figure of the Italian Radical Party died in Rome on Friday.

At GOP convention, Vance keeps silent on Iran and positions himself as Democrats' chief rival

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/at-gop-convention-vance-keeps-silent-on-iran-and-positions-himself-as-democrats-chief-rival_6757410_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 08:16

Calling the Democrats 'the party of hatred,' the American vice president delivered a speech in Dallas aimed at capturing the legacy of Donald Trump ahead of the 2028 presidential election. Still, he struggled to fully step out of Trump's shadow.

25 years after 9/11: 'Al-Qaida's trap was the long wars that helped bring Trump to power on the promise to end them'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/25-years-after-9-11-al-qaida-s-trap-was-the-long-wars-that-helped-bring-trump-to-power-on-the-promise-to-end-them_6757409_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 08:10

In an interview, Yves Trotignon, a former French intelligence official, describes how the 2001 attack plunged the West into an era of permanent terrorist threat. He explains that protracted conflicts led to abandoning 'certain forms of the rule of law.'

Bayeux Tapestry draws flocks in London seeking story 'etched in memory'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/11/bayeux-tapestry-draws-flocks-in-london-seeking-story-etched-in-memory_6757406_30.html

Published: September 11, 2026 07:21

The first visitors admired the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum on Thursday. The work is on loan from France to the United Kingdom until July 2027. Public interest reflects both the importance of William the Conqueror's accession to the English throne…

Hong Kong court sentences Tiananmen vigil activists up to seven years

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/hong-kong-court-sentences-tiananmen-vigil-activists-up-to-seven-years_6757405_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 06:37

Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, who pleaded not guilty, were sentenced to seven years and seven years and three months, respectively. Albert Ho, 74, a former lawmaker who pleaded guilty in January, got five years and two months.

The forgotten French prisoner of 9/11

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/the-forgotten-french-prisoner-of-9-11_6757404_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 03:00

Zacarias Moussaoui, who was sent to the US by al-Qaida to prepare attacks and was convicted of complicity in the September 11 attacks, has spent the past 20 years serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole in a high-security penitentiary in…

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/anthropic-says-it-blocked-misuse-of-its-ai-that-could-have-supported-biological-weapons_6757403_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 02:41

The company said it has added stronger safeguards in its latest models to restrict biological research that could also be used to make weapons.

Edgar Grospiron leaves 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee after ten months of crisis

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/11/edgar-grospiron-leaves-2030-winter-olympics-organizing-committee-after-ten-months-of-crisis_6757401_7.html

Published: September 11, 2026 00:43

The president of the OCOG was forced out on Thursday, September 10, after losing the confidence of stakeholders and facing growing criticism over his management methods.

Maduro's wife seeks release from detention, citing ill health

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/11/maduro-s-wife-seeks-release-from-detention-citing-ill-health_6757400_4.html

Published: September 11, 2026 00:16

Cilia Flores' lawyer Mark Donnelly is requesting that she be placed under house arrest in the United States under restrictive conditions, arguing that her living conditions in detention do not allow her to receive proper medical care, citing heart…

Philippe Diallo on the FFF withdrawing support for Gianni Infantino: 'He has become a divisive figure and has seriously damaged football's image'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/11/philippe-diallo-on-the-fff-withdrawing-support-for-gianni-infantino-he-has-become-a-divisive-figure-and-has-seriously-damaged-football-s-image_6757399_9.html

Published: September 11, 2026 00:00

In an interview with Le Monde, the head of French football explains why his organization withdrew its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino. He also discusses Zinédine Zidane's appointment as head coach of the French national team.

French economy falls behind rest of Europe: Slow growth, rising inflation and unemployment

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/11/french-economy-falls-behind-rest-of-europe-slow-growth-rising-inflation-and-unemployment_6757398_19.html

Published: September 10, 2026 23:02

Growth is not expected to exceed 0.4% in 2026, down from the previously forecast 0.7%, according to INSEE, the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. The main drivers of demand – consumer spending and investment – have stalled, while…

Israel says destroyed key Hezbollah tunnels in south Lebanon

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/israel-says-destroyed-key-hezbollah-tunnels-in-south-lebanon_6757397_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 21:43

The Israeli army said the infrastructure contained 'dozens of Iranian-made rockets, missiles, and UAVs, as well as machine guns, dozens of anti-tank missiles, and hundreds of mines and explosive devices.'

Macron and Merz: Two losing strategies against the far right

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/10/macron-and-merz-two-losing-strategies-against-the-far-right_6757396_5.html

Published: September 10, 2026 18:00

The far-right Alternative for Germany's (AfD) historic victory in a German state and Marine Le Pen's status as the frontrunner for the French presidential election raise questions about the strategies some European parties use to counter the far right.

French government threatens CNews with sanctions if Russian propagandist returns on air

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/10/french-government-threatens-cnews-with-sanctions-if-russian-propagandist-returns-on-air_6757394_5.html

Published: September 10, 2026 16:24

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the channel owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré was 'circumventing' the deportation order of Xenia Fedorova and 'facilitating' Russian interference.

Ukraine braces for another harsh winter as air defense falls short

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/ukraine-braces-for-another-harsh-winter-as-air-defense-falls-short_6757391_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 15:30

With renewed diplomatic exchanges between the White House and the Kremlin offering no immediate prospects for ending hostilities, Ukrainian infrastructure has grown increasingly vulnerable to Russian attacks due to a shortage of missile interceptors.

US midterms: 'The danger is not so much massive electoral fraud as a deliberately engineered fog of doubt'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/10/us-midterms-the-danger-is-not-so-much-massive-electoral-fraud-as-a-deliberately-engineered-fog-of-doubt_6757388_23.html

Published: September 10, 2026 14:45

Worried about losing his majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections, US President Donald Trump has ramped up efforts to undermine the electoral process, warns lawyer Reed Brody.

France's Epstein probe identifies 'potential recruiters'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/france-s-epstein-probe-identifies-potential-recruiters_6757387_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 14:21

Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau revealed said that new leads had been identified as part of an investigation into alleged human trafficking.

ECB raises key interest rate to 2.5% as Middle East wars fan inflation fears

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/10/ecb-raises-key-interest-rate-to-2-5-as-middle-east-wars-fan-inflation-fears_6757385_19.html

Published: September 10, 2026 13:23

For households in the euro area, another rate hike means more expensive mortgages, consumer credit and other loans. The central bank has faced criticism in some quarters for trying to tackle an energy supply shock with tighter monetary policy.

NATO will remain 'strong' whoever wins French election, says chief Rutte

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/nato-will-remain-strong-whoever-wins-french-election-says-chief-rutte_6757384_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 13:07

The NATO secretary general was speaking against the backdrop of the crushing election victory of Germany's far-right AfD in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, a result that has rocked the country's political status quo.

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE after years of tension

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2026/09/10/algeria-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-uae-after-years-of-tension_6757382_124.html

Published: September 10, 2026 12:55

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has long accused the UAE of engaging in destabilizing activities in several countries in the region, citing Mali, Libya, and Sudan.

French Football Federation withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Infantino

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/10/french-football-federation-withdraws-support-for-embattled-fifa-president-infantino_6757378_9.html

Published: September 10, 2026 11:49

During a meeting of its executive committee on Thursday, the FFF formally ended ties with the head of world football's governing body, who has faced widespread criticism following his failed commercial partnership project and is seeking re-election in…

'Public opinion is ahead of the media discourse on AI'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/10/public-opinion-is-ahead-of-the-media-discourse-on-ai_6757377_23.html

Published: September 10, 2026 10:45

While media coverage of artificial intelligence (AI) often swings between enthusiastic techno-optimism and dire warnings, Western public opinion has taken a strikingly pragmatic view on how to approach the technology, writes sociologist Tibor Dessewffy.

Macron urges Europe to develop crewed spaceflight program

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/09/10/macron-urges-europe-to-develop-crewed-spaceflight-program_6757376_7.html

Published: September 10, 2026 10:39

'We want Europe to assert its ambition in crewed spaceflight,' French President Emmanuel Macron said. 'Our European space program remains fragile, and we must step up our efforts.'

Paris Mayor Grégoire to meet Mamdani in New York visit

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/10/paris-mayor-gregoire-to-meet-mamdani-in-new-york-visit_6757374_5.html

Published: September 10, 2026 10:26

Zohran Mamdani invited Emmanuel Grégoire, who was elected in March, to the Urban 20 summit, a city diplomacy initiative modeled after the G20.

Trump again promises cash to voters at lackluster Republican convention

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/trump-again-promises-cash-to-voters-at-lackluster-republican-convention_6757373_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 09:57

The US president promised $5,000 to every American if the Republicans win the midterms, in a lengthy, self-congratulatory speech.

Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at British Museum opens

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/10/bayeux-tapestry-enthusiasm-engulfs-the-uk-as-sold-out-exhibition-opens_6757371_30.html

Published: September 10, 2026 07:23

The British Museum has so far sold a record 100,000 tickets for the highly anticipated showing of the medieval artwork depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings.

Ferry fire in the Philippines kills at least five, with dozens missing

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/ferry-fire-in-the-philippines-kills-at-least-five-with-dozens-missing_6757370_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 03:41

The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out on Wednesday evening about 2.2 kilometers (1.3 miles) offshore, the Coast Guard said. Video shared by the organization on Facebook showed the vessel completely engulfed in flames. The boat had departed from…

Mario Draghi, the 'sphinx' still shaping the EU's agenda

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/10/mario-draghi-the-sphinx-still-shaping-the-eu-s-agenda_6757369_19.html

Published: September 10, 2026 03:00

At 79, the former president of the European Central Bank, who no longer holds any official office, remains at the heart of European Union politics. Elusive and deliberately secretive, he skillfully leverages his ability to speak to political leaders,…

AfD victory: 'It is highly likely that the German shockwave will amplify the Europhobic tendencies already at work' in France

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/09/10/afd-victory-it-is-highly-likely-that-the-german-shockwave-will-amplify-the-europhobic-tendencies-already-at-work-in-france_6757368_23.html

Published: September 10, 2026 02:28

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) victory in the Saxony-Anhalt elections on September 6 is set to impact French elections and, more broadly, the Franco-German relationship, warns historian Frédéric Bozo, professor at Sorbonne Nouvelle University, in this…

Trump basks in 'Trumpapalooza,' vows Republicans will 'surge forward' in midterms

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/trump-basks-in-trumpapalooza-vows-republicans-will-surge-forward-in-midterms_6757367_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 02:05

'In 55 days, Americans will be going to the polls in one of the most important elections in our country's history,' the US president told the crowd in Dallas on day one of the two-day Republican midterm convention. One of the main talking points was the…

A pilot of the Amazon plane that careened off Miami runway warned it was coming in too fast

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/a-pilot-of-the-amazon-plane-that-careened-off-miami-runway-warned-it-was-coming-in-too-fast_6757365_4.html

Published: September 10, 2026 01:48

The National Transportation Safety Board released some details from the cockpit recording on Wednesday, after investigators interviewed both pilots. The agency said the second pilot didn’t consistently respond to the speed warnings.

Paris Design Week: Three surprising highlights

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/lifestyle/article/2026/09/10/paris-design-week-three-surprising-highlights_6757364_37.html

Published: September 10, 2026 01:25

Held from September 10 to 19, the event showcases emerging talent and craftsmanship. Here are three highlights offering visitors a chance to explore unique creative worlds.

Alejandro Betancourt, the controversial Venezuelan tycoon behind 'the biggest oil deal in world history'

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/10/alejandro-betancourt-the-controversial-venezuelan-tycoon-behind-the-biggest-oil-deal-in-world-history_6757363_4.html

Published: September 9, 2026 23:09

At the helm of North American Blue Energy Partners, the 46-year-old billionaire, chosen as a partner by the Trump administration to exploit the country's oil resources, faces money laundering and tax fraud investigations in Switzerland and Spain.

PSG thrash Slovan 6-1 in Champions League opener

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/09/10/psg-thrash-slovan-in-champions-league-opener_6757362_9.html

Published: September 9, 2026 22:49

Paris Saint-Germain, which is hoping to become the fourth club to win three European Cups in a row, will visit Manchester City and host Barça in their next two European games.

Theft of two Renoir paintings in southern France reignites debate over vulnerability of cultural sites

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/09/10/theft-of-two-renoir-paintings-in-southern-france-reignites-debate-over-vulnerability-of-cultural-sites_6757361_30.html

Published: September 9, 2026 22:20

Stolen from the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer on Tuesday, the paintings add to a growing list of artworks taken in recent months, a trend that prompted the French minister of culture to announce an emergency action plan in July.

Syria condemns Netanyahu's 'illegal' entry into its territory

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/09/syria-condemns-netanyahu-s-illegal-entry-into-its-territory_6757360_4.html

Published: September 9, 2026 20:08

The Israeli prime minister visited Israeli troops stationed in southern Syria on Wednesday. His trip across the border drew condemnation from Damascus, which slammed it as inflammatory and a violation of the country's sovereignty.

Apple unveils iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/09/09/apple-unveils-iphone-duo-its-first-foldable-smartphone_6757359_19.html

Published: September 9, 2026 19:36

Apple's new product comes seven years after Samsung pioneered the category, but the American tech giant is expected to take a sizable chunk of the market. The format essentially combines the portability of a smartphone with the larger display of a tablet.

Fifty years after Mao's death, China still grapples with his legacy

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/09/09/fifty-years-after-mao-s-death-china-still-grapples-with-his-legacy_6757355_4.html

Published: September 9, 2026 17:00

'Mao's Fraught Legacy' (1/7). Mao Zedong, who died on September 9, 1976, founded the People's Republic of China and still casts a shadow over the country's political life. The Chinese Communist Party, whose power base Mao established, remains divided…

United States had warmest summer on record

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/09/09/united-states-had-warmest-summer-on-record_6757354_114.html

Published: September 9, 2026 16:26

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the average temperatures from June to August was 23.6°C, exceeding previous records set in 1936 and 2021.

French PM demands criminal probe into press leaks on budget

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/09/09/french-pm-demands-criminal-probe-into-press-leaks-on-budget_6757353_5.html

Published: September 9, 2026 15:56

Sébastien Lecornu's office filed a complaint in an attempt to stop information about budget talks from leaking to the press. The move underlines the highly uncertain conditions surrounding the 2027 budget bills.