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- How much is the cost of living in France rising? What the data say
From inflation shocks to stagnant wages, Le Monde breaks down how the standard of living in France has changed.
Le Monde (English) - COP17 on biodiversity: Four questions to understand the stakes
For two weeks, in Yerevan, Armenia, 196 delegates will try to move biodiversity protection forward. They will assess the measures that have been implemented, negotiate funding between the Global North and South, and discuss the role of Indigenous communities.
Le Monde (English) - Live: Curfews come into effect around France to combat looting
Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on looting during protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said that implementing a state of emergency is not out of the question. Follow our liveblog for the la
France 24 - Brazil court gives Meta 24 hours to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro
Lula's campaign has alleged that the US tech giant is suppressing the incumbent president's online content. His party has filed complaints with the Organization of American States and the United Nations.
Le Monde (English) - Zelensky accuses US of delaying missile deliveries as tensions rise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US on Monday of holding up deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles already paid for by European allies, as tensions with President Donald Trump’s administration deepened over military aid and intelligence sharing.
France 24 - Is it really reasonable to... wear a Perfecto biker jacket?
In fashion, as in life, it's important to know which lines not to cross. Or at least to cross them with open eyes.
Le Monde (English) - Japan launches mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples
Japan launched a spacecraft on Tuesday on a five-year mission to explore Mars' mysterious moons, Phobos and Deimos, and bring back samples for the first time. The $578 million project aims to deliver dust, soil and rocks to Earth in 2031, potentially shedding light on how the moons formed and the or
France 24 - Japan launches spacecraft on historic Mars moon mission
The probe is set to land on Mars moon Phobos, where it will collect at least 10 grams of material during its mission. Scientists hope it will reveal how the planet Mars and its two moons formed.
Le Monde (English) - On tour in the Persian Gulf, Macron seeks a solution to soaring fuel prices
The president began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar on Monday, hoping to 'secure' France's energy supplies. But the Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have little more leverage than Paris ov
Le Monde (English) - After October 17 violence, French tourism industry fears damage to country's appeal: 'My family in Brazil told me not to go to Paris'
After a weekend marked by urban violence, tourists in Paris remain cautious but are not changing their plans. Industry professionals, however, feared lasting repercussions.
Le Monde (English) - Footage of violence from French protests goes viral on social media
Looting and clashes on Saturday were widely filmed and shared, with some even live-streamed, particularly on TikTok.
Le Monde (English) - Spain floods kill four as torrential rain inundates eastern regions
Torrential rain battered eastern Spain on Monday, killing at least four people in recent days as floodwaters swept away cars, submerged roads and stranded residents. Emergency crews carried out more than 400 rescues in Valencia, where rainfall reached 700 litres per square metre in 24 hours in some
France 24 - France tells online marketplaces to crack down on resale of looted items
As thousands of shop owners are reeling from the weekend violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online. The government asked major second-hand marketplaces such as Vinted, eBay and Amazon to crack down on suspicious adverts.
France 24 - Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says
In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lees,
France 24 - Le Pen 'trying to use these events to push her popularity', expert says
In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally - which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dr David Lees
France 24 - Manga characters bring rebellion and resilience to French protests
Figures from 'One Piece,' 'Naruto' and 'Dragon Ball' have frequently appeared in protests and on social media.
Le Monde (English) - Ronaldo gets 30-day suspension for Portugal walkout
Football star received minimum penalty and will also have to pay a 255 euro fine. Disciplinary committee took into account 'the remorse shown' in Ronaldo's October 6 statement.
Le Monde (English) - Art crime detective Arthur Brand warns: 'All museums have been, and will be, victims of theft'
François Picard is pleased to welcome art crime detective Arthur Brand. "In the old days they stole a painting, but a painting is unique; you cannot cut it in two," explains Brand, "In the last 10 years they have been targeting more and more objects made of gold, silver". He examines the transformat
France 24 - France riots: AI photos falsely depict elderly couple ‘stripped and robbed’
AI-generated photos falsely claiming to show an elderly couple being “stripped and robbed” during unrest in France have racked up millions of views. Amplified by far-right accounts, the images fuelled inflammatory claims about Muslims, Jews and the riots. The FRANCE 24 Observers traced one image to
France 24 - France faces reckoning with public order policing after violent protest weekend
France reeled Monday after a weekend of nationwide unrest sparked by mass protests against the rising cost of living and in support of high school students’ demands over education funding. In the violent clashes that erupted, law enforcement officers and protesters were wounded, public buildings wer
France 24 - French far right seeks to capitalise on protests with calls for law and order
In the wake of the weekend's violence, the political camps have been trading blame for the “chaos”. The riots have played into the hands of the far-right National Rally, which has been quick to capitalise on the anger and fears over law and order. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell takes a look.
France 24 - Curfews announced in Paris and other cities as France grapples with unrest
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from 8 pm to 6 am.
Le Monde (English) - Young French protesters determined to continue: 'The state is violent and property damage is the people's response to that violence'
While they condemned looting and vandalism, high school and university students interviewed by Le Monde after Saturday's nationwide protest contrasted those acts with police brutality. They want to continue what they called a 'joyful' and 'moving' movement until their demands are heard.
Le Monde (English) - US, China, Germany and UK urge caution to citizens visiting France
More than 2,500 people were arrested after violence broke out amid demonstrations on that saw some half a million people turn out across France to protest against the cost of living.
Le Monde (English) - Russia-China-US summit would prolong the war, Kyiv says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday that a summit between Russia, China and the US would encourage President Vladimir Putin to prolong the war. The Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese Presi
France 24 - Paris weekend riots raise concerns for tourism industry
France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Images of riots and looting in France over the weekend have been seen across the world and are worrying the countr
France 24 - City of Paris goes on trial over deadly 2019 gas explosion
The City of Paris and the building's management are charged with 'manslaughter,' 'involuntary injury' and 'destruction by explosion or fire.' The disaster on Rue de Trévise left four dead and more than 200 injured and displaced.
Le Monde (English) - Zelensky says Starshield speed limits slowing down frontline response
Speed limits on a US military grade satellite system are hindering Ukrainian forces' ability to coordinate drone strikes against Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday. Zelensky said frontline units had reported that the Starshield equipment "stops functioning at speeds of 130-1
France 24 - France: ‘localised’ curfews announced after weekend of violence
Following a weekend of #violence and #looting, the French government has announced localised #curfews, financial support for affected businesses and a tougher judicial response, while keeping the option of a state of emergency on the table.
France 24 - Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the reclusive Houthi leader shaped by war?
At the head of the movement that bears his name, the mysterious Abdul Malik al-Houthi combines religious, political and military authority, without ever appearing in public.
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