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French philosopher and novelist Pascal Bruckner spoke to Le Monde about his latest book, "De mère inconnue," which explores his complex and often painful relationship with his mother. He reflects on themes of personal growth and reconciliation.
Catherine Pégard states that the law on colonial restitutions, unanimously adopted by the Senate in late January, is "awaited worldwide." The Minister of Culture emphasizes that the text aims to allow states and peoples to reclaim fundamental elements of their cultural and historical heritage.
Presidenti Donald Trump tha se Shtetet e Bashkuara janë në “negociata të nxehta” mbi luftën me Iranin, duke refuzuar të jepte detaje mbi bisedimet.
British writer Will Self, in an op-ed for Le Monde, observes that humanity's historical condition is a unique blend of omniscience and impotence, overwhelmed by signals yet feeling both predetermined and uncontrollable.
Le Monde presents its selection of five must-see design exhibitions in Paris this spring, featuring works from artists like Elizabeth Garouste, Gaetano Pesce, and Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
Donald Trump’s remarks mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte continue to draw widespread condemnation, with Macron himself calling the comments 'neither elegant nor up to standard'.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is set to retire later this year after facing widespread criticism and public backlash for an English-only condolence message following a fatal runway collision, with the airline now emphasizing French fluency in its search for a successor.
A new whimsical perfume collection, "Le Monde Gourmand x Alice in Wonderland," has been released, celebrating the upcoming 75th anniversary of the classic film.
Special sessions on the Middle East war were added to the program of a major energy conference in Texas, dubbed the 'Davos of energy,' following initial Israeli-American strikes.
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The second round of municipal elections in France is seeing numerous twists and turns, with candidates having until Tuesday evening to submit their definitive lists, indicating a dynamic political landscape.
Congo-Brazzaville's Sassou Nguesso is reelected, according to provisional results Le Monde.fr
The Austrian writer and playwright, who usually avoids interviews, agreed to speak exclusively with Le Monde about her body of work, except for her most recent novel.
The wave of reactions to the French-American actor's comments, which acknowledge the struggle these arts have in reaching a wide audience, shows that Chalamet has hit a nerve, writes Le Monde…
A rifle-wielding man, identified as a Lebanese immigrant who lost relatives in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, attacked a Detroit-area synagogue and was killed in a shootout. Police operations were underway following the gunfire exchange.
In the French capital, the cultural scene far outpaces that of other major cities, thanks to the state's funding for many museums and opera houses, observes Le Monde columnist Michel Guerrin.
With 14 months remaining until the 2027 presidential election, France's municipal elections are being viewed as a significant political test by candidates aiming to build momentum, according to Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.
ANALYSE - Le blocage du détroit d’Ormuz fait souffler un vent de panique sur le marché de l’énergie.
The war with Iran is causing extreme instability in global markets, which is why many are concerned about the impact of the military conflict on their finances. What it means for...
«Israël et les Etats-Unis ont ensemble réalisé des avancées historiques pour protéger nos citoyens et le monde civilisé», a déclaré Shosh Bedrosian, la porte-parole du premier ministre Benyamin…
The American president's protectionist zeal has led him to use a legal mechanism that allows him to introduce tariffs in the event of a balance of payments deficit. The problem is that the US currently has a balanced payments account, rendering the move obsolete, writes Le Monde columnist Stéphane Lauer.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha: Some of the world's busiest airports are closed due to attacks in the Middle East. The consequences are felt worldwide, for passengers as well as for freight traffic.
The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, stated that approximately 50,000 women and girls have been killed worldwide in 2024, highlighting violence against women, particularly femicides, as a global emergency.
The philosopher Marc Crépon, who specializes in the forms and effects of violence, analyzes the public response to the sex scandal in an interview with Le Monde.
Le Monde reports that the war in Ukraine has resulted in over 500,000 casualties, making it the worst bloodshed in Europe since 1945, surpassing the Yugoslav wars.
These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Ukraine officials say infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on war anniversary.
An article from Le Monde discusses the fashion trend of artificially distressed clothing, exploring the boundaries and deliberate choices in style.
A variety of terms have been used in France's public debate to describe far-left groups after the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque. Le Monde takes a look at the history behind each, in the French context.
French-Syrian photojournalist Abdulmonam Eassa received the prestigious World Press Photo award in the 'Stories' category for his photo report 'War in Sudan, A Nation Trapped,' published by Le Monde.
Today's Iran War news: why the much-ballyhooed Iran ceasefire is much less than it seems to be.
A report by Urgence Palestine and Palestinian Youth Movement, obtained by Le Monde, claims that over 525 shipments of French-made military equipment were sent to Israel between October 2023 and March 2026. The French government has stated these shipments were either...
An investigation by Le Monde and the Centre for Information Resilience revealed that a Czech company discreetly supplied four aircraft to Myanmar's military dictatorship, allegedly in violation of an EU embargo on military-use goods.
Caroline Fontenoy has revealed details about the upcoming seventh season of the TV show 'Au Commissariat,' which will feature rural investigations, high-tech scams, and deeply human stories.
Automobile manufacturer Stellantis is recalling 700,000 vehicles worldwide, including over 200,000 in France, due to a fire risk associated with 1.2-liter PureTech gasoline engines from 2023 to 2026 models.
Satellite imagery exclusively revealed by Le Monde shows a convoy at the gates of a major underground nuclear complex in Isfahan, Iran, which experts suggest could be related to the country's enriched uranium stockpile.
As part of Le Monde's 'Writers on the War in the Middle East' series, Iranian writer Azar Nafisi expressed her view that hope lies 'in the Iranians who gave their lives for freedom.' Le Monde also interviewed Colum McCann and Noam Guil for their perspectives.
An article from Le Monde explores whether the growing backlash against electric scooters, leading to restrictions and bans, is fueled by underlying class contempt.
Journalists from 'Le Monde' successfully identified the real-time location of the French aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle' through a sailor's activity on the Strava fitness application, a security flaw that reportedly remains unaddressed despite previous revelations.
After its international premiere at the beginning of February, Srdan Golubović's mini-series "Absolute Hundred" received excellent reviews in France and Germany, and was featured in some of the most prestigious European...
Le phénomène Pokémon Go a marqué toute une génération. Mais ce jeu mobile, téléchargé par des millions de personnes à travers le monde n'était peut-être pas qu'un simple jeu. ...
Après l’annonce des rétrogradations, la semaine dernière, le monde de la haute gastronomie attend fébrilement la cérémonie prévue à partir de 17 heures, depuis Monaco.
Geopolitical and Middle East experts, in an analysis in the French newspaper "Le Monde", assessed that the key powerful armed wing of the Tehran theocracy is launching a war of retaliation and is specifically targeting American bases in...
According to Le Monde, Serbia has become the primary base for Russian intelligence services to conduct sabotage activities across Europe.
- A bomb in the culinary world, says France's Le Monde in its coverage of Noma co-owner's departure.
Obsessed with a very specific shoe brand, the American president seems to have gifted them to his closest collaborators. ...
Mojtaba Khamenei a été élu guide suprême dans la nuit du 8 au 9 mars. Succédant à son père, il devient ainsi la plus haute autorité politique et religieuse de la République islamique.
An ongoing investigation into an attack on an Iranian school has not concluded, but sources indicate that investigators believe the United States may be responsible.
According to Le Monde, Iran purchased the Russian facial recognition system FindFace between 2019 and 2021 through front companies and subsequently used it to identify protesters.
US hits Rwanda’s army with sanctions for ‘violating’ DR Congo peace deal Financial Times
Les Américains et les Israéliens ont lancé ce samedi matin une attaque majeure en Iran, avant que le régime de Téhéran réplique par l’envoi de missiles vers plusieurs pays du Moyen-Orient.
Sociologists François Denord, Paul Lagneau-Ymonet, and Sylvain Thine argue in an op-ed for Le Monde that Jeffrey Epstein's case highlights how power holders cultivate closed circles that shield them and reinforce a sense of power, seemingly legitimizing abuses.
The European Union recognizes the urgent need to achieve at least some strategic autonomy from a now hostile United States in order to confront the threat Russia poses to Europe, writes Le Monde…
French appliance leader SEB saw its operating profit drop by 25% last year and plans to launch new products while saving 200 million euros by the end of 2027, which may include 2,100 job cuts.
A new study indicates that the actual number of children engaged in labor worldwide, particularly in domestic work, is significantly higher than current estimates from organizations like the ILO and UNICEF.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has criticized the growing prevalence of 'the law of the strongest' globally, stating it leads to widespread attacks on human rights.
A photojournalist captured a Ukrainian family's farewell at Odesa train station shortly after the Russian invasion. Four years later, the mother, now a refugee in Germany, shares her story.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated in an interview with the Parisian newspaper Le Monde that Russian army losses have exceeded the number of those recruited.
In the letter, the Prime Minister calls for a unified European framework by the end of 2026, which will complement and strengthen the necessary national initiatives The post Letter from Mitsotakis to…
Corpul Gărzilor Revoluționare Iraniene (IRGC) a exercitat mult timp o mare putere, adesea subestimată, în Orientul Mijlociu.
Le Monde columnist Maïa Mazaurette contends that societal moral panic obscures the artistic dimension of sexuality and hinders the transmission of best practices.
Literature professor Alexandre Péraud discusses how the theme of debt in 19th-century novels reflects the rise of financial capitalism, in an interview with Le Monde.
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved a bill allowing authorities to enter private homes to search for 'criminals in illegal residence,' drawing comparisons to US ICE operations and raising concerns among associative groups.
An American company is reportedly offering a cosmetic procedure dubbed 'Zombie Filler,' which involves injecting fat harvested from cadavers. The practice has sparked discussion and potential controversy.
In an exclusive interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared his perspective on a potential end to the conflict and urged the United States and all allied nations to maintain their support for Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has reiterated his 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to 'obliterate' its power plants and energy infrastructure. Tehran has warned it will respond with attacks on U.S. and Israeli energy targets if its facilities are targeted and stated the strait is open to all except "enemy" ships.
Journalists from 'Le Monde' were able to identify the secret location of the French aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle' after a French sailor inadvertently shared his run on the fitness tracking app Strava.
Troje srpskih državljana proglašeni su krivima zbog postavljanja svinjskih glava ispred devet džamija u pariškoj regiji u rujnu 2025.
LIVE - War in Iran: Tehran promises to avenge Ali Larijani and warns that the impact of the war "will hit everyone"
On December 31, 2025, photographer Lucien Lung arrived in Havana with journalist Jean-Philippe Rémy to document the situation in Cuba over a two-week period. He spoke with Le Monde about his photographs, which capture the tense atmosphere and a country drained and deserted by its own people.
The ADF has been accused of massacres and pillaging in Ituri and the neighboring province of North Kivu. 'This attack, which was claimed by the Islamic State group, left multiple people dead, facilities burnt and civilian populations displaced,' the government said on Sunday.
According to Le Monde, Serbia is the primary hub for Russian operations aimed at destabilizing Europe. Three Serbian citizens were convicted in Serbia for espionage and religious hatred related to actions in France in 2025, with the verdict confirming they acted under Russian intelligence orders and funding.
Leila Shahid, former Palestinian representative to France, has died, with Le Monde suggesting her death may have been a suicide.
Fosta ministră a educației din Franța, Anne Genetet (care este absolventă de Medicină), a semnat, alături de mai mulți medici specialiști în somn, un articol de opinie în Le Monde în care cere…
Francúzsky denník Le Monde sa spojil s obyvateľmi Iránu a pýtal sa ich, čo si myslia o vojne.
Le Monde details the platforms of the six main candidates for the Paris mayoral elections, focusing on key issues like safety, cleanliness, housing, and the environment, in anticipation of the upcoming municipal elections.
The Parisian newspaper Le Monde has criticized former US President Donald Trump, stating he can only blame himself for his unpopularity and highlighting his perceived incompetence and excessive politicization of the military, particularly in the context of an attack on the Iranian regime.
The ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz are causing a rapid energy crisis, leading to fuel shortages and long queues at gas stations, with warnings of a severe crisis if the war continues.
On March 1st, at 00:40 Tehran time, Donald Trump announced that the US and Israeli armies had killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. How did he die? What are the reactions on the ground? Details by Ava Luquet and FRANCE 24's correspondent in Tehran, Siavosh Ghazi.
A quiet tribute was held in Moscow for opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, eleven years after his assassination, with many expressing fear amidst the current political climate.
Researcher Dimitri Minic tells Le Monde in an interview that 'It's too soon to write off Ukraine,' even though the balance of power currently favors Russia.
A record 129 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an American NGO, which attributes two-thirds of these deaths to the State of Israel.
French home appliance group Seb announced plans to cut 2100 jobs worldwide, including 500 in France on a voluntary basis, to improve profitability amidst competition.
Historian Sébastien Fath analyzes the historical dynamics and current state of evangelical Protestant churches, particularly their alliance with Donald Trump, in an interview with Le Monde.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned the growing prevalence of the 'law of the strongest' worldwide, citing a widespread attack on human rights.
The past year of the war became the first for the Russian military in which its manpower losses in Ukraine exceeded its level of recruitment.
Quebec federal MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay was assaulted and robbed of his watch in a Brussels alley, after being sprayed in the face with pepper spray.