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Center-left editorial tradition; France's paper of record; independent since 2010 restructuring

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le-monde2h ago

How to eat well: Advice from a nutritionist

From choosing whole, preferably organic foods to avoiding certain additives and using the right containers, nutritionist Anthony Berthou offers clear, practical advice for healthier eating.

le-monde3h ago

IS-linked rebels stage deadly attack on DR Congo mines, says government

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.

le-monde14h ago

Ravens use memory, not predators, to find kills

A study conducted in Yellowstone National Park in the United States finds that corvids return to the sites of previous feasts thanks to sophisticated strategies that had completely eluded researchers until now.

le-monde1d ago

Middle East war: Gulf economies on the brink of suffocation

Although the six Gulf countries have diversified their economies, hydrocarbons still account for about 30% of their gross domestic product (GDP). The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is also preventing them from importing goods, while the region relies on imports for 85% of its food supply.

le-monde1d ago

Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export hub

Tehran threatened to 'destroy and turn into a pile of ashes' US energy and oil infrastructure in the region after US strikes on the key island on Friday.

le-monde2d ago

Sordid allegations cloud municipal election in Nice

Rivals Christian Estrosi and Eric Ciotti have hurled accusations at each other ever since a pig's head with a Star of David was found in front of Estrosi's home. Several people have been arrested.

le-monde2h ago

Trump says US is 'talking' to Iran, but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was not interested in talks with the US, pushing back on Trump's stance, though the US president insisted on Sunday that 'they want to make a deal badly.' Iran's supreme leader Ali Khameini and dozens of other Iranian officials died on the first day of the US-Israeli attacks on February 28.

le-monde4h ago

Macron tells Iran attacks on French interests 'unacceptable'

'I called on him to put an immediate end to the unacceptable attacks that Iran is carrying out against countries in the region, whether directly or through proxies, as in Lebanon and Iraq,' Macron said on X after his call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

le-monde20h ago

'It is time to recognize menopause as a workplace issue'

Menopause remains an unspoken topic within companies, even though it should be treated as an organizational challenge to be addressed collectively, argue researchers Lara Bertola, Akanksha Jalan and Belinda Steffan in an op-ed for Le Monde.

le-monde1d ago

France beats England 48-46 to claim back-to-back Six Nations titles

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times. Meanwhile, Wales tasted Six Nations success for the first time in 1,099 days after blowing away Italy 31-17 in Principality Stadium on Saturday.

le-monde2d ago

US federal judge quashes subpoenas in Fed chair investigation

The Justice Department's investigation was linked to the cost of renovations at the Fed's headquarters. 'This is the antithesis of American justice,' US prosecutor Jeanine Pirro swiftly responded after the documents were made public on Friday, saying the Trump administration would appeal the order.

le-monde2d ago

Top narco trafficker Marset handed over to US after Bolivia arrest

Sebastian Marset, the most notorious drug baron in the southern part of South America, was arrested on Friday in the upscale neighborhood of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The Latin American country is the world's third-largest producer of cocaine. The kingpin has a $2 million US bounty on his head for alleged money laundering.

le-monde2d ago

Middle East war sparking new economic shock for Africa

Soaring oil prices have signaled fresh difficulties for African countries that are net fuel importers and that were just recovering from severe crises triggered first by Covid-19 and then by the war in Ukraine.

le-monde2d ago

How European countries are responding to soaring fuel prices

Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, most European governments have tried to limit the extra fuel costs motorists face. While France has sought solutions that do not strain public finances, others have taken a more interventionist approach.

le-monde3h ago

Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

As the ceremony drew to a close, the Paralympic flag was lowered and a new flag was offered to representatives of French Alps 2030 – the hosts of the next Winter Games, which will follow the same dispersed model as Milan-Cortina.

le-monde5h ago

Oscars 2026: Stars step into Spring with red carpet glam

Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in 'Hamnet,' looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday.

le-monde13h ago

French municipal elections: Follow live

On March 15 and 22, over 48 million voters across more than 34,000 French municipalities will elect their municipal councils and determine the mayors who will represent them for six years. Follow live coverage of the results here.

le-monde1d ago

US military identifies six soldiers killed in Iraq plane crash

US Central Command previously stated that 'the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,' yet Pentagon officials said the crash remains under investigation. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, meanwhile, claimed to have downed a KC-135.

le-monde2d ago

The Gulf States tighten grip on wartime communication

Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time. Tourists, as well as journalists, are being accused of 'spreading panic' by sharing footage of the damage.

le-monde2d ago

Trump says US bombed Iran's Kharg Island, threatens oil infrastructure

Trump announced that the US 'totally obliterated every military target' in Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports. For now, he said he has chosen 'not to wipe out the oil infrastructure,' but if there is any interference with ships crossing through the Strait of Hormuz, he will 'immediately reconsider.'

le-monde2d ago

Races to watch in France's 2026 municipal elections

Aside from major cities like Paris and Marseille, the local election results from smaller towns like Le Havre and Menton are expected to reveal early political trends ahead of the 2027 presidential and legislative contests.