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August 27, 2026
Norway holds its breath as King Harald's health deteriorates
THe 89-year-old monarch has been in hospital since August 17 suffering from a condition caused by an abnormally rapid destruction of red blo...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Yayoi Kusama, queen of polka dots who created a psychedelic, feminist and surrealist universe, dies at 97
The Japanese visual artist's famous polka dots are just one part of her body of work, as she continually reinvented herself over seven decad...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Canada removes US fish, seafood from counter-tariffs list
The Canadian duties targeting seafood imports could have hit American states like Alaska and Maine ahead of key US midterm elections in Nove...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
France's high school phone ban may take weeks to implement
The measure, now official, should come into force at the start of the school year, but it raises many practical questions in a highly digita...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
United Airlines expands global network with focus on Mediterranean Europe
The American airline announced the largest expansion in its history on Tuesday, launching 13 new direct routes from the US. Eleven of them w...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
The far right's immigration trap closes in on Europe
EDITORIAL. With every victory the far right secures on immigration, it seeks to push its agenda further and is growing increasingly overt in...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
How Russia is trying to influence Europe's upcoming elections
From France to the Baltic states, Scandinavian countries and Germany, governments are expressing concern and issuing warnings about Russian...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Diesel prices keep climbing due to Middle East and Ukraine wars
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Russia's decision in early July to halt all its diesel exports are disrupting the global market for...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Meta settles landmark social media addiction case, avoiding jury
Meta Corporation has reached a major settlement in a groundbreaking lawsuit concerning algorithmic manipulation and youth engagement practic...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
In Nepal and Tibet, floods triggered by ice-rock avalanche bring devastation
Floods and mudslides of unprecedented violence, brought on by the collapse of a high-altitude glacier, have buried villages and roads, killi...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese polka dot artist and global superstar, dies aged 97
Kusama was known around the world for her vivid polka dot paintings and infinity rooms, inspired by her hallucinations.
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
'After a summer of heatwaves and fires, awareness remains low and preparedness is virtually nonexistent'
OP-ED. Environmental historian Judith Rainhorn criticizes France's political leaders for their inability to respond to the climate emergency...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Car ramming in Normandy leaves one dead, 10 injured
One person died and 10 were injured after a man drove a car into a group of people in the city of Caen in France's northwest Normandy region...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Gulf countries seek new routes for 'black gold' to free themselves from the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern oil-producing nations are accelerating strategic pipeline infrastructure projects to reduce dependency on the Strait of Hormu...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
2027 French presidential election: Macron's legacy weighs heavily on centrist candidates Attal and Philippe
As France prepares for the 2027 presidential election, centrist contenders Attal and Philippe face the complex challenge of positioning them...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
How a tenacious French diplomat undertook the monumental construction of the Suez Canal
'Suez, a historic canal' (2/6). Efforts to connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea followed one after another from antiquity onward. Bu...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
In France, over 140,000 people identify as 'climate disaster victims'
A campaign launched at the start of summer 2026 by the NGOs behind 'L'affaire du siècle' aims to make the effects of global warming on the F...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
Wildfires in Algeria leave at least 12 dead
In northeastern Algeria, firefighters were continuing to battle over 60 blazes due to forest fires. Many residents in the region have been e...
Le Monde
August 27, 2026
In DR Congo, healthcare workers on the front lines of Ebola face anger and exhaustion as they remain unpaid
Since early July, healthcare workers fighting the epidemic have staged sporadic strikes to demand their salaries. The government has acknowl...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Facing US sanctions, China stands firm on Iran
Amid US threats against Tehran's trading partners, Beijing asserts its firmness while seeking to avoid escalation just one month ahead of a...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Evyatar David, former hostage in Gaza: 'I wake up at night with nightmares, and it haunts me all day long'
Freed in October 2025 after 738 days in captivity, Evyatar David had been filmed by Hamas digging his own grave. On Wednesday, August 26, in...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
US issues global pause for immigration visa appointments
The pause, which applies to every US embassy and consulate globally, only involves immigrant visas, not those issued for tourism, study, bus...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
US approves new treatment for pancreatic cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration announced its approval for a drug that could double the survival time of some patients for a type of can...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Tim Curry, star of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dies at 80
The British actor took on numerous roles in both theater and film, including 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' and 'Clue.' He passed away at...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
The future of Paris's Tour Montparnasse hangs in the balance as co-owners feud
With just three months to go before the building permit for the transformation of the Paris skyscraper expires, a series of unexpected twist...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
'Combining an organic and more plant-based diet benefits both our health and the environment'
Epidemiologist and nutrition expert Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot tells Le Monde that organic farming offers a real advantage for fighting climate...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Bill Gates believes the world is unprepared for AI
In an essay published on his blog, the Microsoft co-founder cited permanent job loss, empowering bad actors, and depriving children of oppor...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
What is the state of the measles outbreak in the US, and why is it cause for concern?
Measles has made a alarming comeback in the United States after two decades of elimination, posing significant public health risks. The resu...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Video. Nepal villages swept away by devastating floods
Nepal faces a catastrophic natural disaster as torrential flooding has destroyed multiple villages across the region. Approximately 400 inte...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
The best places to buy in France to escape heatwaves
Climate concerns are increasingly becoming a key factor when buying an apartment or house. Coastal areas and those at higher altitudes, thou...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Sweden's far-right party breaks away from ruling coalition and radicalizes ahead of elections
With three weeks to go before the vote, scheduled for September 13, the Sweden Democrats party aims to become the country's main opposition...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Meta agrees to $16.7 billion settlement over claims its platforms harm children
Meta faces a landmark $16.7 billion settlement addressing allegations that its platforms negatively impact children's wellbeing. The company...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Kremlin says CIA Director held talks with Russian intelligence services in Moscow
John Ratcliffe traveled to the Russian capital on Tuesday in a rare and unannounce visit. The CIA declined to comment, and the White House d...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Nepal floods kill at least 19 people with hundreds missing
Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported m...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Driver stabs cyclist in throat in Paris road rage incident
Paris police said Wednesday a car driver has been arrested and placed under investigation for attempted murder after stabbing a cyclist in t...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
The information blockade in Gaza must end
EDITORIAL. Since the start of the military offensive in Gaza, launched in response to the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, journalists...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Attacks by Jewish extremists are increasing in occupied West Bank
Residents of the Palestinian territory face violent harassment from Israeli settlers on a daily basis. The situation is deteriorating, spark...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
'Dragon Ball' theme park project near Paris still lacks approval from Japanese rights holders
The ambitious project centered on the hero created by Akira Toriyama has not yet secured the necessary licensing, a process that is far from...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Dolly Parton, country music icon from small-town America and feminist role model, has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music pioneer and prolific songwriter who shaped American popular culture for over six decades, passed a...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
France eases cheese production rules amid drought and heatwaves
The French government said producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can supplement their cows' diet with fodder and grain brought in from...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
2027 presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann: 'Europe is crucial for achieving the green transition'
Raphaël Glucksmann, the center-left presidential contender for 2027, emphasizes Europe's pivotal role in accelerating environmental transfor...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
'Under Trump, pursuing a project on Israel and Palestine at university is an institutional ordeal'
Academic freedom faces mounting pressure as universities navigate contentious Middle East scholarship. An art historian's exhibition featuri...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Trump-backed candidates score primary victories in South Carolina, Oklahoma
South Carolina Senator Darline Graham defeated veteran congressman Ralph Norman, according to projections from CNN and NBC. Meanwhile, Mike...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Canada's 'targeted' and 'strategic' retaliation against US tariffs
On Tuesday, Ottawa detailed its measures against Washington in response to the new US tariffs. Caught between taking a firm stance and the n...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
Lucinda Childs, choreographer: 'In minimalist music and dance, there is a simplicity that is not simple and a complexity that is accessible'
Lucinda Childs stands as a pioneering force in contemporary dance, transforming the art form through innovative minimalist choreography sinc...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
'We can't water a forest': Switzerland is testing a forestry method to protect against wildfires
Switzerland is pioneering sustainable forestry practices by reviving traditional techniques to combat increasing wildfire threats. Rather th...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026
In the streets of Pomas, devastated by a tornado: 'It was like bombs were dropped on our heads'
The village of 1,000 people, located south of Carcassonne, was struck by a violent tornado on Monday, August 24. Although only around 50 peo...
Le Monde
August 26, 2026