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Influencer Andrew Tate placed under house arrest in Romania in new human trafficking probe

In a fresh case, US-born Brit Andrew Tate was placed under house arrest for 30 days, the Bucharest court said in a statement. Andrew Tate dismissed the case as a "set up."

Published today at 2:14 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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At Pernod Ricard, 'the group's interests come first'

'Successions season III' (5/6). The pastis company created by Paul Ricard in 1932, which became the Pernod Ricard group in 1975, the world's number 2 in wines and spirits, is still run by a Ricard family member. He is determined, whatever the cost, not to repeat the mishaps of the first handover between Paul and his son Bernard in 1968.

Published yesterday at 6:01 pm (Paris) Raphaëlle Bacqué Vanessa Schneider

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Ukraine MPs vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church

Kyiv has been trying to curb spiritual ties with Russia for years – a process that was accelerated by Moscow's 2022 invasion, which the powerful Russian Orthodox Church endorsed.

Published on August 20, 2024, at 5:03 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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India's Supreme Court orders task force after protests over doctor's rape and murder

In response to a week of furious protests, India's top court has ordered a task force to examine how to increase security for medical workers after the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata.

Published on August 20, 2024, at 2:21 pm (Paris), updated on August 20, 2024, at 2:42 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Morocco's king pardons more than 4,800 cannabis farmers

The world's leading cannabis producer has pardoned farmers accused of illegally growing the crop as the country positions itself on the global market for legal cannabis.

Published on August 20, 2024, at 10:36 am (Paris), updated on August 20, 2024, at 10:47 am Le Monde with AFP

In Depth

Channel crossings are becoming increasingly deadly for migrants

Twenty-five people have perished at sea since the start of the year, more than in 2023 and 2022. Many died of asphyxiation in overcrowded dinghies.

Published on August 20, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris) Julia Pascual

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Protests widen over Indian doctor's rape and murder

Doctors in government-run hospitals went on strike across the country, while rival football fans marched together in support.

Published on August 19, 2024, at 12:52 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

Feature

Lampedusa, the island that sits between two worlds

'Beaches of Italy' (4/6). Closer to Tunisia than to Sicily, this Mediterranean limestone rock bathed in turquoise waters has become a symbol of undocumented migration, where two worlds cross unseen: that of tourists and that of migrants.

Published on August 16, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Aureliano Tonet Allan Kaval

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Russia extends detention of Moscow concert hall attack suspects

The four men suspected of carrying out the deadliest attack on Russian soil for 20 years will be held until November 22, as the investigation continues.

Published on August 16, 2024, at 5:25 pm (Paris), updated on August 16, 2024, at 5:29 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Third suspect in custody over concert attack plot; Swifties sing and exchange bracelets in Vienna

Swift is still set to travel to London's Wembley Stadium for five concerts between August 15 and August 20 to close the European leg of her record-setting Eras Tour.

Published on August 10, 2024, at 3:19 am (Paris), updated on August 10, 2024, at 5:48 am Le Monde with AP

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French companies singled out for their activities in Israeli settlement

On July 19, the International Court of Justice declared Israel's colonization of Palestinian territories since 1967 to be 'illegal.' This could have repercussions for French groups operating there.

Published on August 10, 2024, at 12:15 am (Paris) Julien Bouissou

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Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack

The cancelation came after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack. The 19-year-old main suspect was arrested in Ternitz, south of Vienna, and the second person in the Austrian capital.

Published on August 7, 2024, at 8:04 pm (Paris), updated on August 9, 2024, at 11:52 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Bulgarian parliament bans LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' in schools

The bill, which was voted through with an overwhelming 159-22 majority despite outcry by rights NGOs, bans 'incitement' to 'non-traditional sexual orientation' or 'gender identity other than the biological one.'

Published on August 7, 2024, at 7:32 pm (Paris), updated on August 7, 2024, at 9:04 pm Le Monde with AFP

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French former news presenter faces five new probes over alleged rape

Five plaintiffs who had seen their cases against Patrick Poivre d'Arvor dismissed because of the statute of limitations have used a different legal channel to obtain the investigations.

Published on July 31, 2024, at 3:54 pm (Paris), updated on July 31, 2024, at 3:54 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Paris 2024: French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ

DJ Barbara Butch, an LGBTQ+ icon who performed with drag queens and dancers at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, has filed a complaint for online abuse and threats, which is under investigation.

Published on July 30, 2024, at 9:18 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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Paris 2024: 'Sexist' behavior by camera operators and commentator not tolerated

The Paris Olympics are the first in the 128-year history of the modern Games to reach gender parity among athletes, with women's sports also given more prime-time broadcast spots.

Published on July 28, 2024, at 10:59 pm (Paris), updated on July 29, 2024, at 8:40 am Le Monde with AFP

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Two high-ranking members of Mexico's Sinaloa arrested in Texas

The cartel, which was born in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, is one of Mexico's most powerful and violent criminal groups.

Published on July 26, 2024, at 4:20 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Migrant wreck off Mauritania leaves 25 dead, dozens missing

The source from the Mauritanian coastguard said the vessel was carrying 140 to 180 people, mostly Senegalese and Gambian.

Published on July 24, 2024, at 11:55 pm (Paris), updated on July 25, 2024, at 7:45 am Le Monde with AFP

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Salt Lake City awarded 2034 Winter Olympic Games

Shortly before the Utah capital was announced as 2034 hosts, the International Olympic Committee said the Games could be annulled if US lawmakers and the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) were not brought into line.

Published on July 24, 2024, at 2:27 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Spain jails man 18 years for bombs sent to government and embassies

Pompeyo Gonzalez Pascual was found guilty of terrorism by the Spanish court, for having sent bombs to targets such as ministers and the US and Ukrainian embassies in 2022, to push Spain to 'stop supporting Ukraine.'

Published on July 23, 2024, at 6:53 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Dior and Armani under investigation for exploiting workers at 'Chinese factories' in Italy

In the Milan region, Italian authorities have discovered undocumented workers living in dormitories in Chinese workshops supplying the Dior and Armani brands.

Published on July 17, 2024, at 8:11 pm (Paris), updated on July 18, 2024, at 7:29 am Le Monde with AFP

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Musk to move X and SpaceX headquarters from California to Texas over transgender law

The multi-billionaire said Tuesday he plans on moving SpaceX from Hawthorne to Starbase while X will move to Austin from San Francisco. He called a new law signed Monday by California's governor that bars school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change the 'final straw.'

Published on July 16, 2024, at 11:16 pm (Paris), updated on July 17, 2024, at 9:05 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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California becomes first state to ban rules requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change

Proponents of the legislation, signed on Monday by the Governor, say it will help protect LGBTQ+ students who live in unwelcoming households. But opponents say it will hinder schools' ability to be more transparent with parents.

Published on July 16, 2024, at 1:37 am (Paris), updated on July 16, 2024, at 8:17 am Le Monde with AP

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Gambian lawmakers uphold ban on female genital mutilation

Gambian MPs voted on Monday to reject a controversial bill seeking to overturn the 2015 ban after months of heated debate and international pressure.

Published on July 15, 2024, at 3:44 pm (Paris), updated on July 15, 2024, at 4:01 pm Le Monde with AFP

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French rugby players charged with aggravated rape in Argentina

The two players, Hugo Auradou, 20, and Oscar Jegou, 21, have had the charges for which they have been accused upgraded from 'sexual assault' to 'aggravated rape,' which is punishable by up to 20 years of imprisonment.

Published on July 12, 2024, at 6:19 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Four migrants die attempting to cross English Channel

According to the French maritime police, the four people died off Boulogne sur Mer on France's northern coast while trying to cross to Britain. Others were rescued alive.

Published on July 12, 2024, at 8:49 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Restricting abortion rights is leading to a rise in infant mortality in the US

Two studies published in June have analyzed the consequences of the law restricting abortion rights in Texas. They showed an increase in infant mortality and a decline in contraception.

Published on July 11, 2024, at 10:35 am (Paris) Delphine Roucaute

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Russia under fire at UN security council over Ukraine strikes

Over 30 people died at Ohmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv on Monday after a salvo of Russian missiles fell on Ukraine.

Published on July 9, 2024, at 5:48 pm (Paris), updated on July 9, 2024, at 8:51 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Two French rugby players detained in Argentina over alleged sex assault

Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who played in France's Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, will be taken to Mendoza where the alleged attack took place.

Published on July 9, 2024, at 10:20 am (Paris), updated on July 18, 2024, at 2:53 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Melvyn Jaminet suspended by French rugby federation after racist remark in viral video

In a statement, the French rugby federation (FFR) condemned the comments as 'unacceptable and contrary to the fundamental values of our sport.'

Published on July 8, 2024, at 3:40 am (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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UK's new PM Starmer scraps controversial Rwanda deportation plan

The former government's controversial plan to deport asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda, which had sparked legal challenges, is the first measure discontinued by newly-elected UK prime minister Keir Starmer.

Published on July 6, 2024, at 3:26 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to prison hospital

Vladimir Kara-Murza vocally campaigned against Putin for years. Fears for his well-being have increased since Alexei Navalny died in an Arctic prison colony in February.

Published on July 5, 2024, at 5:36 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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French film director Jacquot charged with rape

Benoît Jacquot is charged with raping actors Isild Le Besco and Julia Roy. Jacquot has denied all accusations.

Published on July 3, 2024, at 2:48 pm (Paris), updated on July 3, 2024, at 9:04 pm Le Monde with AFP

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French Catholic holy site of Lourdes to no longer light up mosaics by accused priest

Marko Rupnik, an artist priest with mosaics in churches worldwide, is under investigation for psychological and sexual violence on some 20 women, after Pope Francis lifted the statute of limitations on the offenses.

Published on July 3, 2024, at 12:49 pm (Paris), updated on July 3, 2024, at 2:21 pm Le Monde with AFP

Feature

Beatings, electric shocks, dog attacks: Ukrainians recount hell of Russian prisons

Former prisoners of war, freed in an exchange, told Le Monde about the violence and degrading treatment they suffered during their time in prison.

Published on July 2, 2024, at 7:38 am (Paris) Rémy Ourdan

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Two French filmmakers held for questioning over sexual abuse allegations

Benoît Jacquot et Jacques Doillon, accused of sexual abuse by actors including Judith Godrèche, were held in police custody for questioning.

Published on July 1, 2024, at 11:34 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

Conversation

She was sheltered away as a Jewish child during WWII: 'Today, politics has become chaos'

Ida Rozenberg-Apeloig, 86, fought to have Châteaumeillant, which sheltered her during the war, awarded the title of Righteous. The tally achieved by the far right in this Cher village during the European elections has aroused her anger and fear.

Published on June 30, 2024, at 4:05 am (Paris) Ondine Debré

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Over 150 migrants rescued in English Channel, France says

Those on board the vessels were returned to Calais, according to the maritime authority.

Published on June 28, 2024, at 9:20 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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US Supreme Court rejects divisive bankruptcy deal with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

The $6 billion deal would have shielded the Sackler family who own the company from further liability over US opioid epidemic.

Published on June 27, 2024, at 5:52 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho in limited ruling

Thursday's ruling does not answer key questions about whether doctors can provide emergency abortions elsewhere, a pressing issue as some states have moved to restrict the procedure in the two years since the high court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Published on June 27, 2024, at 5:30 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

In Depth

Man arrested with explosives near Paris airport was part of vast Russian sabotage campaign

The 26-year-old Russian-Ukrainian was arrested in his hotel near Charles de Gaulle airport on June 3, after an accident while making explosives. He was planning to target a hardware store north of Paris, as part of a sabotage campaign orchestrated by Moscow.

Published on June 27, 2024, at 1:07 pm (Paris) Jacques Follorou

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US Supreme Court's new ruling would allow emergency abortions in Idaho

Reproductive rights are thought to be highly pivotal in affecting the outcome of the US' November presidential election

Published on June 27, 2024, at 2:07 am (Paris), updated on June 27, 2024, at 8:24 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Biden announces pardons for US military staff convicted under homosexuality ban

The US president announced pardons for thousands of military personnel who had been convicted under a law banning homosexuality in the US armed forces, as well as allowing their military documents to be amended.

Published on June 26, 2024, at 12:17 pm (Paris), updated on June 26, 2024, at 12:21 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Singapore announces seizing over $4 billion in dirty money since 2019

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he was determined to 'safeguard Singapore's reputation as a trusted financial center,' after a dirty money scandal marred the Southeast Asian country's reputation last year.

Published on June 26, 2024, at 9:10 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Brazil's Supreme Court votes to decriminalize marijuana possession for personal use

With final votes cast on Tuesday, 8 justices voted in favor of decriminalization, a majority on the 11-person court, in a trial that began in 2015, and which has been interrupted on several occasions.

Published on June 25, 2024, at 10:37 pm (Paris), updated on June 26, 2024, at 11:22 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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'Everything is at stake' for reproductive rights, says Kamala Harris ahead of Biden-Trump debate

The US vice president's comments come as the Biden campaign steps up its focus on Biden and Trump's contrasting positions on key issues ahead of the November election.

Published on June 24, 2024, at 1:19 am (Paris), updated on June 24, 2024, at 8:02 am Le Monde

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Egypt to prosecute travel agents for 'fraudulent' facilitation of hajj pilgrimage

The order came after Egypt counted over 600 of its citizens among the deaths in Saudi Arabia during this year's hajj, many attributed to high heat.

Published on June 22, 2024, at 4:47 pm (Paris), updated on June 22, 2024, at 4:54 pm Le Monde with AFP

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Mecca sees over 1,000 deaths during the Hajj, a pilgrimage threatened by climate change

Temperatures topped 50°C as over 1.8 million Muslims from some 20 countries flocked to Saudi Arabia's holy city from June 14 to 19.

Published on June 21, 2024, at 10:14 am (Paris) Laure Stephan Audrey Garric Eliott Brachet

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Trump proposes green cards for foreign graduates, departing from anti-immigrant rhetoric

The Republican candidate proposed granting automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from US colleges, following President Joe Biden's decision to ease visa rules for around half a million spouses of US nationals.

Published on June 21, 2024, at 5:39 am (Paris), updated on June 21, 2024, at 7:57 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Hundreds in Paris protest 'anti-Semitic' gang rape

The rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl sparked nationwide outrage in France with President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemning the 'scourge' of anti-Semitism after two 13-year-old boys were charged.

Published on June 20, 2024, at 11:19 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

In Depth

Biden eases citizenship pathway for 500,000 undocumented spouses of Americans

At the beginning of June, the American president restricted migrants' ability to apply for asylum. This time, his latest measure aims to reassure the left wing of his party.

Published on June 19, 2024, at 10:57 am (Paris) Arnaud Leparmentier

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Thailand approves same-sex marriage

Thailand's Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative hurdle for the country to become the first in Southeast Asia to enact such a law.

Published on June 18, 2024, at 11:47 am (Paris) Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Russian court sets US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial date for June 26

The Wall Street Journal reporter, who was arrested in March 2023 on charges of espionage at the CIA's behest, has been considered 'wrongfully detained' by the White House, and used as a bargaining chip by Putin to propose a prisoner exchange.

Published on June 17, 2024, at 8:30 am (Paris), updated on June 17, 2024, at 9:33 am Le Monde with AFP

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Israeli military announces daily 'pause' for Gaza aid

The Israeli military said the decision was to 'increase the volumes of humanitarian aid' entering the Palestinian territory, although stated their would be'no cessation of hostilities in the southern Gaza Strip.'

Published on June 16, 2024, at 10:24 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Brazil: Women protest against bill equating late abortions with homicide

The bill, proposed by conservative lawmakers and heading for a vote in the lower house, would also apply in cases of rape.

Published on June 16, 2024, at 12:40 am (Paris), updated on June 16, 2024, at 10:31 am Le Monde with AP

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Russia: Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich's case will go to trial

Evan Gershkovich became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be arrested for spying in Russia when he was detained.

Published on June 13, 2024, at 7:18 pm (Paris), updated on June 13, 2024, at 9:20 pm Le Monde with AFP

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US Supreme Court rejects challenge to widely used abortion medication

The case brought forward concerned the widely used abortion medication, mifepristone, which more than six million people have used since 2000. The case had threatened to restrict access to mifepristone across the US.

Published on June 13, 2024, at 4:26 pm (Paris), updated on June 13, 2024, at 5:41 pm Le Monde with AP and AFP

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European Court of Justice fines Hungary €200 million for breaking bloc's asylum rules

In the ruling on Thursday, the court also imposed a €1 million daily fine for each day of delay.

Published on June 13, 2024, at 11:29 am (Paris), updated on June 13, 2024, at 11:35 am Le Monde with AP

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Largest US Protestant denomination calls for IVF restrictions

Delegates at the Southern Baptists' annual convention adopted a resolution on Wednesday criticizing in-vitro fertilization because the procedure often results in unused embryos being destroyed.

Published on June 13, 2024, at 3:33 am (Paris), updated on June 13, 2024, at 7:15 am Le Monde with AFP

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Migrant boat sinks off coast of Yemen, leaving at least 49 dead, 140 missing, UN agency says

The boat was carrying some 260 Somalis and Ethiopians from the northern coast of Somalia on the 320-kilometer journey across the Gulf of Aden when it sank Monday off Yemen's southern coast.

Published on June 11, 2024, at 1:53 pm (Paris) Le Monde with AP

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