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French government collapses after François Bayrou loses confidence vote

France's political crisis deepened after 364 MPs voted against François Bayrou, toppling the country's government.

Published yesterday at 8:11 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 8:11 pm Le Monde's video desk 00:33

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From 'influence peddling' to 'corruption,' what is French Culture Minister Rachida Dati accused of?

Dati is involved in five cases and has been charged for 'passive corruption and influence peddling' in one of them.

Published on September 6, 2025, at 12:58 pm (Paris) Alexis Tromas Arthur Navet (Motion design) Sinead McCausland 03:15

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Afghanistan earthquake: Over 1,400 killed as rescuers race to find survivors

A devastating earthquake killed over 1,400 people and injured over 3,000 more in Afghanistan on Sunday night.

Published on September 3, 2025, at 12:09 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 02:07

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Video: Why are young African women manufacturing Russian drones?

The Alabuga Special Economic Zone, in Tatarstan, Russia, has been producing drones since the start of the war in Ukraine. There, young African women have found themselves working on production lines, lured by a misleading vocational training program.

Published on August 30, 2025, at 12:47 pm (Paris) Thomas Eydoux Marceau Bretonnier Sinead McCausland 04:41

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Video: Europe battles wildfires fueled by heatwave

The prolonged heatwave scorching Europe is fueling increasingly intense wildfires, driven by climate change.

Published on August 14, 2025, at 3:50 pm (Paris), updated on August 15, 2025, at 2:14 am Le Monde's video desk 01:37

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'Some health workers faint': A doctor in Gaza shares his story

Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, a doctor and deputy medical coordinator for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza, tells Le Monde about the daily life of a medical worker facing overcrowded hospitals, lack of equipment and food shortages.

Published on August 12, 2025, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Sinead McCausland Le Monde's video desk 02:03

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Video: Anas al-Sharif and five other Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli airstrike

An Israeli airstrike killed Anas al-Sharif, one of the most prominent journalists covering the conflict in Gaza, and five of his colleagues on Sunday.

Published on August 12, 2025, at 3:15 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:35

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Video: Wildfires in southern France kill one person, injure nine

A massive fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in southern France, already destroying more than 11,000 hectares. The Aude department prefecture warned its spread was 'rapid.'

Published on August 6, 2025, at 11:26 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:16

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Palestinians can now live on only 12% of Gazan territory

Using a map and satellite footage, Le Monde has found that 2.1 million Palestinians in Gaza are forced to survive on only 12% of the land that is not subject to Israeli evacuation orders or military presence.

Published on August 6, 2025, at 11:09 am (Paris) Juliette Prigent, Asia Balluffier, Adrien Sahli and Sinead McCausland 02:32

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Watch: Tsunami warnings sound in Japan after 8.8 magnitude quake off Russian coast

The Japan Meteorological Agency forecasted waves as high as 3 meters could hit the country's coastal cities.

Published on July 30, 2025, at 1:35 pm (Paris) Le Monde 01:43

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Video: Ukrainians protest in Kyiv as Zelensky passes bill on anti-corruption agency's independence

For the first time since the Russian invasion in 2022, Ukrainians have protested against their government in the capital.

Published on July 24, 2025, at 2:43 pm (Paris), updated on July 24, 2025, at 3:03 pm Le Monde's video desk 01:30

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'We're dying in front of the world': Palestinian journalist describes daily famine in Gaza to Le Monde

Rami Abou Jamous, a French-speaking journalist from Gaza, sent Le Monde a voice note describing the hellish struggle to find food and water as Israel has severely restricted access to humanitarian aid since March 2.

Published on July 23, 2025, at 1:30 pm (Paris), updated on July 24, 2025, at 9:53 am Constance Derouin Elisa Bellanger Sinead McCausland 02:07

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Gaza: Video verified by Le Monde shows gunfire near food distribution center

The video was filmed in Rafah, nearly 900 meters from a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid distribution center. According to the United Nations, over 800 people have been killed in Gaza since the end of May while trying to access humanitarian aid.

Published on July 16, 2025, at 4:20 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent, Asia Balluffier, Elisa Bellanger and Julian Mathews

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Texas flood: Footage shows speed of Guadalupe River's rise

The Guadalupe River surged by 8 meters (26 feet) in just 45 minutes on July 4. The death toll has climbed above 80 and is expected to increase.

Published on July 7, 2025, at 3:28 pm (Paris), updated on July 7, 2025, at 3:30 pm Le Monde's video desk 01:02

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Watch: Parisians take first dip in the Seine

For the first time since 1923, three swimming areas in the Seine River have been made accessible to residents of the Paris region and tourists from July 5 to August 31. Free swimming sessions are available under strict supervision.

Published on July 5, 2025, at 5:29 pm (Paris), updated on July 30, 2025, at 3:32 pm Le Monde with AFP and Reuters 01:25

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What satellite images reveal about US strikes in Iran

Three Iranian nuclear facilities were struck by the US overnight between June 21 and 22. Satellite footage analyzed by Le Monde pinpoints the precise impact sites of the bombs and, where visible on the surface, the extent of the damage.

Published on June 24, 2025, at 12:53 pm (Paris) Alexandre Horn Asia Balluffier

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War in Ukraine: How FPV drones are transforming the battlefield

Le Monde has compiled dozens of verified videos from the front lines to document the decisive impact of these low-cost drones.

Published on June 15, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 29, 2025, at 4:52 pm Alexandre Horn Marceau Bretonnier Sinead McCausland 08:05

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What is France's 'Black code' and why hasn't it been repealed?

The 'Code noir,' enacted in 1685 under King Louis XIV, defined the rules of slavery in France's colonies. Prime Minister François Bayrou has promised to finally repeal it.

Published on May 31, 2025, at 11:09 am (Paris) Chloé Denis Olivier Escher Diana Liu 03:18

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How was the European Union created?

On July 23, 1952, the European Coal and Steel Community was established – the first supranational community in Europe. How did this first step toward European integration happen?

Published on May 29, 2025, at 9:00 am (Paris) Alexis Tromas Robin Gasser Diana Liu 02:52

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In Gaza, a father describes the struggle to feed his family

Mahmud Al-Haw shares his arduous journey to feed his family. After a three-month blockade, Israel has allowed very few aid trucks to enter Gaza in recent days.

Published on May 27, 2025, at 6:22 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:43

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French President Macron denies being slapped by his wife in Vietnam

The video, filmed by the Associated Press news agency after the presidential plane landed in Hanoi, quickly went viral on social media.

Published on May 26, 2025, at 5:17 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:01

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Glide bombs: Russia's secret to making cheap weapons

Tactics (ep 1). Le Monde takes a look at how bomb optimization techniques are shaping Russia's strategy in Ukraine for the first installment of our 'Tactics' series on the transformation of modern warfare.

Published on May 25, 2025, at 6:17 pm (Paris), updated on June 21, 2025, at 5:22 pm Thomas Eydoux Marceau Bretonnier Sinead McCausland 08:10

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Gaza: How the Israeli army is wiping Rafah off the map

Le Monde analyzed satellite images from Rafah, finding more than 68% of the city has been destroyed by the Israeli army. '

Published on May 22, 2025, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Alexandre Horn Sébastien Bourdon Elsa Delmas infographic

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How does the conclave pick the new pope?

During the conclave, which begins on Wednesday afternoon, Church cardinals will pray and vote up to four times a day until one person receives at least two-thirds of the votes.

Published on May 7, 2025, at 11:00 am (Paris) Alexis Tromas Félix Pommier Diana Liu 02:45

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Watch: Trump's speech marking first 100 days of presidency

In front of supporters gathered in Michigan, the US president defended his protectionist push, promising a new 'golden age,' despite concerns fueled by his economic policies.

Published on April 30, 2025, at 10:58 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:46

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Watch: Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage

Monday's massive power outage put the two countries at a standstill. Questions still remain over what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts.

Published on April 29, 2025, at 11:26 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:09

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World expos: From Paris 1855 to Osaka 2025, what purpose do they serve?

The World Expo has recently opened its doors in Osaka, Japan. Since the first edition in London in 1851, these global events have left a lasting impact on the cultural and architectural history of their host countries.

Published on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Emilie Duhamel Mélody Da Fonseca Diana Liu 03:18

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How the Trump administration is attacking scientific research in the US

Since taking office, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued a series of decisions that have plunged scientific institutions into chaos.

Published on March 25, 2025, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Pierre Lecornu Olivier Escher Diana Liu 03:24

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Tesla cars set on fire in Las Vegas as calls to boycott Musk's company grow worldwide

Since the election of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's arrival as his special advisor, Tesla has been targeted by several acts of vandalism.

Published on March 20, 2025, at 5:54 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Diana Liu 01:20

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Israeli army carries out deadly strikes on the Gaza Strip

The Israeli bombardments came two months after a ceasefire took effect in January.

Published on March 18, 2025, at 12:12 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Diana Liu 01:31

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How Northern Europe is readying for war with Russia: A Le Monde documentary

'The Russian trap.' In the shadow of the war in Ukraine, an invisible frontline has been taking shape in Europe. From Estonia to Norway, Le Monde met with military officers to investigate this hybrid war, already a reality on Europe's northern borders.

Published on March 15, 2025, at 7:30 pm (Paris), updated on March 16, 2025, at 11:15 am Thomas Eydoux, Fanny Zarifi, Sinead McCausland, Marceau Bretonnier and Dorian Le Dastumer 30:49

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Can France's nuclear deterrent protect Europe?

The idea of extending France's nuclear deterrent to its European allies is back on the agenda following Donald Trump's shift away from the continent. Emmanuel Macron said that he would open this debate.

Published on March 13, 2025, at 9:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 25, 2025, at 5:52 pm Emilie Duhamel Félix Pommier Diana Liu 03:19

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Video: Moscow targeted by 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack

On Tuesday, the Kremlin denounced the massive Ukrainian drone attack that targeted the Moscow suburbs overnight, leaving at least two people dead and 18 injured, according to the Russian Health Ministry.

Published on March 11, 2025, at 12:02 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 00:57

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Trump and the future of European security: Le Monde's Sylvie Kauffmann answers readers' questions

What does the future of European defense look like, now that the United States is retreating from the continent? Sylvie Kauffmann, foreign affairs columnist at Le Monde and specialist in international relations, answers reader questions on social media.

Published on March 10, 2025, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 25, 2025, at 5:52 pm Diana Liu, Syrielle Mejias, Robin Gasser and Arthur Navet (Motion design) 06:33

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The 'American umbrella': Why European defense is dependent on the US

The military protection the US has historically provided its allies – mainly European countries – is becoming increasingly uncertain under the Trump administration. French President Macron on Wednesday said he wanted to discuss extending France's nuclear deterrence to the rest of Europe.

Published on March 6, 2025, at 3:00 am (Paris), updated on March 25, 2025, at 5:53 pm Pierre Lecornu Arthur Navet (Motion design) Diana Liu 03:38

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Tariffs, Ukraine, Greenland: Watch Trump laying out priorities in speech to Congress

Elected Texas Democrat Al Green was escorted out from the House floor after protesting the US president's lengthy speech to Congress on Tuesday.

Published on March 5, 2025, at 11:31 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 02:02

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Oscars 2025: Adrien Brody tells Academy to turn off music during his speech

'Please turn the music off. I've done this before,' Brody said, as the closing music blared during his speech, drawing laughter from the entire room.

Published on March 3, 2025, at 10:34 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:47

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France's largest child sexual abuse trial: What is Joël Le Scouarnec accused of?

The trial of Le Scouarnec, a former surgeon accused of raping and sexually abusing almost 300 underage patients, began on Monday, February 24, and will last four months.

Published on March 1, 2025, at 5:00 am (Paris) Emilie Duhamel Arthur Navet (Motion design) Diana Liu 03:18

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Who is Friedrich Merz, Germany's next chancellor?

Angela Merkel's rival, a corporate lawyer and millionaire, and a politician accused of cooperating with the far-right AfD party... Here's what you need to know about Merz.

Published on February 25, 2025, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 25, 2025, at 5:53 pm Le Monde's video desk 02:57

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Funding from a dictator and suitcases of cash: Why is former Nicolas Sarkozy on trial?

The former French president is currently on trial over accusations that late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi funded his victorious 2007 presidential campaign.

Published on February 22, 2025, at 7:06 pm (Paris) Emilie Duhamel Diana Liu 03:46

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Steve Bannon, former Trump adviser, makes Nazi gesture at CPAC

The American far-right figure made the gesture at the end of his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC, on Friday.

Published on February 21, 2025, at 3:53 pm (Paris), updated on February 25, 2025, at 10:06 am Le Monde's video desk 01:11

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'A dictator without elections': Watch Trump's attacks against Zelensky

After initial attacks published on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, the US president reiterated his comments during a speech in Miami.

Published on February 20, 2025, at 12:10 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:11

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After three years of war, where do Ukrainian and Russian forces stand?

It's been three years since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. While 2024 saw a Ukrainian breakthrough into Russian territory and the bogging down of the front lines, negotiations have now begun between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, but without Ukraine or Europe.

Published on February 19, 2025, at 7:30 pm (Paris) Diego Caparros Diana Liu Félix Pommier 03:12

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The Mona Lisa's turbulent life: Fame, theft and vandalism

From a 1911 heist that made international headlines to a series of sensational attacks, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece has had a very interesting life.

Published on February 16, 2025, at 9:01 am (Paris) Diana Liu Alexis Tromas 02:42

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Why are US-Mexico relations so conflictual?

Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has continuously threatened his southern neighbor. These tensions add to a long history of ambivalent relations between the two countries.

Published on February 3, 2025, at 5:30 pm (Paris), updated on February 3, 2025, at 5:57 pm Marion Huysman Olivier Escher Diana Liu 04:22

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Syria's mass graves reveal Assad regime's industrial-scale repression

Le Monde collected, verified and geolocated dozens of images of mass graves unearthed since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime. They reveal the scale of the Syrian regime's killing machine.

Published on January 31, 2025, at 11:20 am (Paris), updated on January 31, 2025, at 11:35 am Liselotte Mas Elsa Delmas infographic

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Auschwitz, 80 years commemoration: Why didn't the Allies try to stop the Holocaust sooner?

Photographed in May 1944 by an Allied aircraft, the Nazi extermination center at Auschwitz remained in full operation until its liberation by the Soviets eight months later. But why did the Allies seem to do nothing?

Published on January 27, 2025, at 3:00 pm (Paris) Karim El Hadj, Elisa Bellanger, Emile Costard, Adrien Sahli, Isabel Bonnet and Diana Liu 09:11

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Why does global hunger remain stubbornly high?

Over the past decade, the number of undernourished people in the world has stagnated and even increased. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations points to a lack of funding.

Published on January 26, 2025, at 4:00 pm (Paris) Marion Huysman Robin Gasser Diana Liu 03:35

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Trump's inauguration: Watch the ceremony's highlights

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

Published on January 21, 2025, at 10:40 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 02:29

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Trump's inauguration: Watch the key takeaways from his speech

Immigration, the end of the Green New Deal, the Panama Canal... the 47th American president listed the measures he wants to implement in a speech after being sworn in on Capitol Hill on Monday.

Published on January 21, 2025, at 10:01 am (Paris), updated on January 21, 2025, at 10:11 am Le Monde's video desk 01:58

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Watch Trump promise end of 'four long years of American decline' in last rally before inauguration

The US president-elect gathered his supporters one last time before taking the oath of office, promising strong measures against immigration and 'wokism'.

Published on January 20, 2025, at 11:40 am (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:52

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StravaLeaks: Dates of French nuclear submarine patrols revealed by careless crew members

Crew of France's atomic-armed submarines publicly share workouts via the Strava app, inadvertently disclosing sensitive patrol schedule information.

Published on January 13, 2025, at 2:49 pm (Paris), updated on January 13, 2025, at 11:40 pm Sébastien Bourdon Antoine Schirer

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How the Paris 2015 attacks changed France's fight against terrorism

With the Charlie Hebdo shooting, January 7, 2015 marked the beginning of a series of terrorist attacks that hit France throughout that year. They profoundly changed the way France fights against terrorism.

Published on January 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Alexis Tromas Olivier Escher Diana Liu

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Syria: Video shows summary execution of Assad regime henchmen

Le Monde has located a video showing the execution of two prisoners accused of being henchmen of the deposed regime. The context suggests that it was filmed as part of the recent conquest of the country by Islamist rebels.

Published on December 13, 2024, at 3:42 pm (Paris), updated on December 13, 2024, at 3:43 pm Liselotte Mas Sébastien Bourdon

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Notre-Dame could have collapsed in April 2019. Here's how firefighters saved the cathedral from total destruction

On April 15, 2019, the roof and spire of the famous Paris monument went up in smoke. It was a disaster, but one that could have been far worse. Using exclusive 3D modeling to reconstruct the fire, Le Monde identified the crucial decision that saved the monument.

Published on December 4, 2024, at 10:01 am (Paris), updated on December 4, 2024, at 10:02 am Léa Bello, Adrien Vande Casteele, Annette Brion and Sinead McCausland 07:30

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Watch: World discovers inside of restored Notre-Dame

Five years after a devastating fire broke out on the cathedral's roof, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the famed cathedral on Friday, ahead of its grand reopening on December 7-8.

Published on November 29, 2024, at 8:23 pm (Paris) Le Monde

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How Elon Musk gave Donald Trump's campaign a boost

The owner of X posted over 3,000 tweets in the month leading up to the Republican candidate's victory. Le Monde collected and analyzed his posts, and we found the scale of Musk's political, and social, influence.

Published on November 22, 2024, at 4:39 pm (Paris), updated on November 25, 2024, at 9:43 am Brieuc Beckers, Léa Sanchez, Elisa Bellanger, Adrien Vande Casteele and Sinead McCausland 08:37

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Watch: Scale of Gaza's destruction before and after Israeli bombardments

Footage filmed in the Gaza Strip before and after October 7 shows the extent of destruction in the Palestinian enclave. At least 58.7% of the territory's buildings have been damaged or destroyed, according to the lowest estimates.

Published on November 12, 2024, at 2:14 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:30

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Iranian woman arrested after stripping in protest against morality police: Video

A video of an Iranian woman walking in her underwear outside the prestigious Islamic Azad University before being arrested has gone viral. Amnesty International has called for her release.

Published on November 4, 2024, at 6:18 pm (Paris) Le Monde's video desk 01:12

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StravaLeaks: Thousands of Israeli soldiers identifiable through workout app

Despite warnings, the Israeli army continues to let soldiers share sensitive data via Strava. Le Monde's investigation led Israel to mistakenly believe it was the victim of a spying operation by a foreign actor.

Published on November 4, 2024, at 3:57 pm (Paris), updated on November 6, 2024, at 4:53 pm Sébastien Bourdon Antoine Schirer

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