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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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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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'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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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Understanding the gender gap vote in the US election

Men and women voted very differently on November 5, and one key issue could be part of the reason why: reproductive rights.

Published on November 7, 2024, at 8:51 pm (Paris) Sinead McCausland Laetitia Limmois Olivier Escher 02:19

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Biden and Trump put in danger by Secret Service agents: Watch the second episode of StravaLeaks

'Strava Leaks' (2/3). Three of the world's most important leaders have been put in danger due to their security guards' use of the sports social media app Strava. In this second episode, we reveal how the current and former US presidents' lives are put in danger by the not-so-secret lives of Secret Service agents.

Published on October 28, 2024, at 6:03 pm (Paris), updated on November 6, 2024, at 4:53 pm Sébastien Bourdon, Antoine Schirer, Le Monde's video investigation team and Sinead McCausland

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How Emmanuel Macron can be tracked: Watch the first episode of StravaLeaks

'StravaLeaks' (1/3). Three of the world's most important leaders have been put in danger due to their security guards' use of a sports social media app, Strava. The first part of our investigation looks into how the French president can be tracked thanks to his bodyguards' love of running.

Published on October 27, 2024, at 6:21 pm (Paris), updated on November 6, 2024, at 5:24 pm Antoine Schirer, Sébastien Bourdon, Le Monde's video investigation team and Sinead McCausland

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The case of Dominique Pelicot, who drugged his wife and invited others to rape her for nearly a decade

Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife so that she could be raped by men he recruited online. The trial began this week and will continue until December 20.

Published on September 7, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on September 12, 2024, at 5:04 pm Laetitia Limmois Félix Pommier Sinead McCausland 03:41

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Why the Paralympics' TikTok account is causing controversy

The account, where humorous videos about athletes are posted regularly, has 4.5 million followers and over 1 billion views.

Published on August 28, 2024, at 4:28 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Sinead McCausland 02:42

Selection

Le Monde's Paris Olympics guide. Day 16: Un, deux, trois, soleil

Need a hand navigating the Olympics? Whether you're in the French capital for the sport, the culture or the food, Le Monde's English edition has got you covered with our guide full of practical information and secret tips.

Published on August 10, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris) Sinead McCausland

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Two NASA astronauts could be stuck in space until 2025

Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were only supposed to be in space for eight days, but their capsule, the Boeing Starliner, is unable to return them safely to Earth. Their wait could last until February 2025.

Published on August 8, 2024, at 6:16 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Sinead McCausland 01:32

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Le Monde's Paris Olympics guide. Day 11: Beyond the Games

Need a hand navigating the Olympics? Whether you're in the French capital for the sport, the culture or the food, Le Monde's English edition has got you covered with a handy guide full of practical information and secret tips.

Published on August 5, 2024, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on August 9, 2024, at 9:28 am Sinead McCausland

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Le Monde's Paris Olympics guide. Day 4: Eyes open

Need an ally to navigate the Olympics? Whether you're in the French capital for the sport, the culture or the food, Le Monde's English edition has got you covered with a handy guide full of practical information and secret tips.

Published on July 29, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 9, 2024, at 9:31 am Sinead McCausland

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The spectacular opening ceremony, minute-by-minute

The official competition started two days ago but the real festivities began on Friday evening, with a historic outdoors parade taking place on the River Seine.

Published on July 26, 2024, at 10:37 pm (Paris), updated on July 27, 2024, at 4:35 pm Sinead McCausland, Diana Liu, Elvire Camus and Hannah Steinkopf-Frank

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In Depth

French elections: Why is France facing a political deadlock?

No majority has emerged following the snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron.

Published on July 11, 2024, at 2:44 pm (Paris), updated on July 15, 2024, at 12:37 pm Pierre Lecornu Benoit Le Corre Sinead McCausland 01:32

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Investigation

Video investigation: How Israel deliberately targeted AFP and Reuters cameras filming Gaza

On November 2, 2023, the cameras of news agencies were the target of several explosions in Gaza. Le Monde's investigation revealed that they had been targeted by Israeli army tanks.

Published on June 25, 2024, at 2:19 pm (Paris), updated on June 27, 2024, at 9:59 am Arthur Carpentier, Le Monde's video investigation team, Marceau Bretonnier, Elisa Bellanger, Mahé Richard-Schmidt and Sinead McCausland 09:29

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EU elections in France: A historic score for the far right and a shock snap election

After his coalition's heavy defeat in the European elections, Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for early parliamentary elections that could see the far right lead France's government.

Published on June 10, 2024, at 4:55 pm (Paris) Juliette Prigent Marc Bettinelli Sinead McCausland 03:33

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D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations

As the French president welcomes WWII veterans alongside world leaders to Normandy on Thursday to honor the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the Allies' troops on June 6, 1944, Le Monde brings you all the latest on this important historical day in our liveblog.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 12:41 pm (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 6:26 pm Sophie Sassi-Gorman Sinead McCausland

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D-Day as told by its last French survivor, Léon Gautier

Léon Gautier was one of the 177 Frenchmen in the first wave of assault on the Normandy coast on June 6, 1944. His account, recorded in the early 2000s and restored by Le Monde, is a gripping immersion into D-Day through the eyes of a French commando.

Published on June 6, 2024, at 5:45 am (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 11:29 am Charles-Henry Groult, Karim El Hadj, Elsa Longueville and Sinead McCausland 12:51

Visual Story

Video investigation: The new methods of drug traffickers in France

To understand how hundreds of kilos of cocaine arrive at French ports, Le Monde investigated a drug trafficking network that had almost everything it needed to succeed: shell companies, false identities and chemists. But several mistakes led to its downfall.

Published on April 30, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 1, 2024, at 12:08 pm Liselotte Mas, Marceau Bretonnier, Simon Piel, Thomas Saintourens, Le Monde's video investigation team and Sinead McCausland infographic

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Video investigation

Video investigation: French police use dangerous techniques to intercept migrants in English Channel

Le Monde gathered video evidence showing French police intercepting migrants at sea, even though this is banned from official policy.

Published on March 30, 2024, at 12:00 am (Paris) Le Monde's video investigation team, Julia Pascual, Juliette Prigent, Marceau Bretonnier, Tomas Statius and Sinead McCausland 06:37

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After Alexei Navalny's death, what's left of Putin's opposition?

The top Kremlin critic died on February 16 in an Arctic prison colony and many are now wondering what's left of the opposition to Vladimir Putin in Russia.

Published on March 5, 2024, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Laetitia Limmois Mélody Da Fonseca Sinead McCausland 03:14

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Can Ukraine still win? Why the outcome of the war depends on ammunition

Two years after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Ukraine's frontline has nearly been frozen.

Published on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on February 20, 2024, at 7:04 pm Thomas Eydoux, Mahé Richard-Schmidt, Elisa Bellanger, Le Monde's video desk and Sinead McCausland 08:17

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Video investigation

How a Chinese spy recruited a Belgian politician

For at least three years, Frank Creyelman, a far-right Belgian politician, was entrusted with missions given to him by a Chinese intelligence officer. Le Monde, Der Spiegel and the Financial Times have obtained their exchanges.

Published on February 11, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on February 13, 2024, at 10:56 am Thomas Eydoux, Elisa Bellanger, Mahé Richard-Schmidt, Lucas Minisini, Le Monde's video investigation team and Sinead McCausland 10:08

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Paris votes on SUVs: The end of the road for big cars?

Despite calls for cleaner individual transport, new cars have massively increased in weight over the last 30 years. So how did our vehicles become so big? And why is it an issue for the environment?

Published on February 3, 2024, at 7:00 pm (Paris) Brieuc Beckers, Léa Bello, Adrien Vande Casteele and Sinead McCausland 09:27

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How many journalists have been killed in Gaza?

Organizations like Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists have reported large numbers of Palestinian journalists killed in the war in Gaza. How are these NGOs documenting their deaths?

Published on January 31, 2024, at 12:00 pm (Paris), updated on January 31, 2024, at 12:05 pm Marion Huysman Sinead McCausland

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Investigation

Video investigation: Israel's mistreatment of Palestinians detained in Gaza

Multiple videos showing Palestinians stripped in the street were shared on social media. Le Monde analyzed these videos, revealing the Israeli army's degrading practices against Palestinian prisoners.

Published on January 18, 2024, at 6:24 pm (Paris), updated on January 19, 2024, at 4:18 pm Lise Kiennemann, Juliette Prigent, Le Monde's video investigation team and Sinead McCausland 04:44

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Why Middle East stability revolves around Israel

Le Monde looks back at the history of Israel's relations with its Arab neighbors and the intractable and complicated quest for peace in the Middle East, made of alliances and betrayals.

Published on January 4, 2024, at 5:41 pm (Paris) Brieuc Beckers Elsa Longueville Sinead McCausland

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Why is Ukraine's counteroffensive failing?

In an interview with The Economist, Valeriy Zaluzhny, the commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, claims that his country has reached a 'stalemate.'

Published on December 10, 2023, at 6:05 pm (Paris), updated on December 10, 2023, at 6:05 pm Juliette Prigent Elisa Bellanger Sinead McCausland 06:23

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How to launder $50 million in Dubai: Watch the third episode of Narco Business

Bertrand Monnet, a business professor, spent two years filming every stage of the Sinaloa cartel's business model in Mexico for Le Monde. In this third episode, the narcos and their financial advisors meet in Dubai to launder millions of dollars.

Published on December 3, 2023, at 6:00 pm (Paris), updated on April 30, 2025, at 12:40 pm Bertrand Monnet, Pablo Teyssier-Verger, Adrien Vande Casteele, Marceau Bretonnier, Asia Balluffier, Charles-Henry Groult, Stéphane Oiry and Sinead McCausland

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Video investigation

Why are Ukrainian special forces fighting Russia's Wagner mercenaries in Sudan?

A Ukrainian source contacted by Le Monde confirmed that Ukrainian special forces, who cover military intelligence, are currently positioned in Sudan.

Published on November 26, 2023, at 6:05 pm (Paris), updated on November 27, 2023, at 9:29 pm Thomas Eydoux Laureline Savoye Sinead McCausland 04:13

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Even wars have rules. What are they?

VIDEO – The Israel-Hamas war has provoked widespread reactions denouncing war crimes. But what exactly are the rules of war?

Published on November 24, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on November 27, 2023, at 4:33 pm Alexis Tromas Mélody Da Fonseca Sinead McCausland

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From a Mexican cartel to the streets of New York: A deep dive into the business of fentanyl

For two years, Bertrand Monnet, an expert in the economics of crime, filmed every stage of the Sinaloa cartel's business model in Mexico. In this second episode of Narco Business, Le Monde looks into the cartel's well-oiled organization for selling fentanyl.

Published on November 17, 2023, at 8:08 pm (Paris), updated on April 30, 2025, at 9:25 am Bertrand Monnet, Charles-Henry Groult, Pablo Teyssier-Verger, Marceau Bretonnier and Sinead McCausland

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Inside the labs that manufacture fentanyl: Watch the first episode of 'Narco Business'

For two years, Bertrand Monnet, a French business school professor and specialist in the economics of crime, filmed every stage of the notorious Sinaloa cartel's business model in Mexico exclusively for Le Monde. In this first installment, we take an unprecedented dive into the laboratories behind M30, the fentanyl pill that is causing havoc in the United States.

Published on November 7, 2023, at 5:57 am (Paris), updated on April 30, 2025, at 12:39 pm Bertrand Monnet, Charles-Henry Groult, Pablo Teyssier-Verger, Marceau Bretonnier and Sinead McCausland

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