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CONFLICT2d agoRetrial over 2018 France terror attack beginsThe retrial of three defendants linked to a 2018 terror attack in a supermarket in southern France that left four people dead begins in Paris on Monday. The defendants include the former partner of the attacker himself, who was shot dead by the authorities. France 24’s Luke Shrago has more.France 24 [en]
MILITARY2d agoFinland to join France's forward nuclear deterrentFinland is the 10th European country to agree to join France's nuclear deterrent plan. 'A nuclear steering group will be set up in the coming months to begin implementing this cooperation,' the countries said in a statement on Monday.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d ago2027 presidential election: As France faces populist surge, voters' desire for radical change remains ambiguousFrance appears increasingly permeated by feelings that make it ripe for a populist shift, but such a transformation is not inevitable, writes Brice Teinturier, deputy director general of polling firm Ipsos, drawing on findings from Le Monde's first poll.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attemptFrance's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoGuinea-France: why Paris continues to spare Mamadi Doumbouya's regimeMalgré les accusations de répression qui visent le pouvoir en place à Conakry, Paris assume le choix du dialogue. Une stratégie diplomatique qui s’explique aussi par le poids économique croissant de la Guinée, portée par le boom minier.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS2d agoFrance makes new attempt to ban social media for children under age 15French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the government has reworked its proposal to ban social media for under-15s, after the country's constitutional authority rejected a first attempt in August.Le Monde [en]
WORLD2d agoU.S. wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79Breanna Stewart and the U.S. faced a stiff challenge from France before dominating in the second half to win its fifth consecutive women’s FIBA World Cup. The 97-79…Japan Today
WORLD2d agoUSA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World CupBreanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD2d agoUS wins fifth straight women's FIBA World Cup title, beating France 97-79The US team overcame a rocky start and dominated the second half of the game, extending the Americans' streak to 36 straight World Cup wins.Le Monde [en]