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We Love Green 2026 : « Ça bougeait bien, j’ai aimé sa bonne humeur », Marguerite emporte la foule des festivaliers

Guerre en Ukraine : une statue de Mikhaïl Boulgakov, accusé d’être un symbole de l’impérialisme russe, déboulonnée à Kiev

L’auteur du «Maître et la Marguerite» est accusé d’avoir fait preuve de mépris à l’égard du nationalisme ukrainien. Le conseil municipal a validé le retrait du monument commémoratif.

France's ban on Israeli weapons at Eurosatory 'shameful', says economy minister

Speaking to FRANCE 24, Nir Barkat, Israel's economy minister called France's decision to ban Israeli offensive weapons from the Eurosatory defence fair "shameful", warning that Israel would "bypass France" to reach its customers. He argued Israel had "no choice but to eliminate" Iran's capabilities, and said he preferred "to be alive and deal with my image" rather than worry about Israel's battered reputation abroad.

« Ils vont saccager nos paysages » : haute tension en Camargue autour d’une ligne électrique

Oddone hails EU-Mercosur accord's 'civilisational approach' beyond commercial and economic interests

Français Picard is pleased to welcome Gabriel Oddone, economist, professor and Uruguay's Economy and Finance Minister. He offers a striking defense of the social democratic model at a moment when much of Latin America appears to be espousing hard right socio-political and economic policies. Speaking at the OECD's Latin America Forum in Paris, Oddone argues that Uruguay's commitment to the welfare state, fiscal responsibility, and inequality reduction is not an ideological anomaly but the expression of a deep national consensus.

'US war on Iran not about the Iranian people: Europe can put the issue of human rights on the table'

Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, President of Iran Human Rights and Professor of Neuroscience at University of Oslo. He offers a stark assessment of the Iranian regime's response to recent unrest and wartime conditions. Professor Amiry-Moghaddam argues that the authorities have exploited international attention on regional conflict to intensify domestic repression. Civilians are effectively "risking their lives" so that "the world can know what is happening in Iran," underscoring both the scale of repression and the resilience of civil society under authoritarian rule.

'Palestinians are unbelievable people: Vast majority of in Gaza just want to live a normal life'

Angela Diffly is pleased to welcome Dr. Adi Nadimpalli, Medical Coordinator for Gaza with Doctors Without Borders. He offers a stark assessment of conditions in Gaza following the October 2025 ceasefire. While acknowledging that "the number of kinetic injuries and violence has decreased," he argues that the territory remains trapped in a state of profound humanitarian deterioration, marked by daily strikes, mass displacement, inadequate food supplies, collapsing living conditions, and widespread insecurity.

Russia 'bogged down' in Ukraine, suffering net territorial losses for first the time since 2023

Angela Diffley is pleased to welcome Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. He offers a forceful assessment of the evolving dynamics of Russia's war against Ukraine. Rejecting narratives of Russian momentum, he argues that Moscow's intensified bombardment of Kyiv reflects mounting pressure on President Vladimir Putin, whose military campaign has become increasingly "bogged down" and politically costly. While acknowledging the devastating impact on Ukrainian civilians, he contends that Russia's battlefield difficulties, growing casualties, and declining territorial gains have created pressure on the Kremlin to project power through spectacular strikes on urban centers. As Moscow faces AI-enhanced drone warfare to systematic strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and military logistics, Putin must demonstrate to his "jingoistic militaristic base" that "Russia is not impotent. Russia can strike back."

'Ethiopia not Western democracy: Exclusion of Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, & 147 alleged constituencies'

As Ethiopians head to the polls, François Picard is pleased to welcome Jervin Naidoo, Political Analyst at Oxford Economics Africa. While official narratives emphasise stability and democratic progress, significant portions of the country remain excluded from voting, raising concerns about representation, legitimacy, and the consolidation of power. Naidoo argues that while voting has proceeded in much of the country, the exclusion of Tigray and dozens of constituencies elsewhere constitutes "a big problem" that "hurts the government's legitimacy."

Sommets Choose France : "plus de la moitié" des projets annoncés depuis 2018 sont "sortis de terre", affirme le directeur général de Business France

La France attire grâce à la durabilité de ses "infrastructures logistiques" et "un accès direct à l'énergie qui est très faible en émissions de carbone et surtout avec un prix qui est encore très compétitif", assure Louis Margueritte, lundi sur franceinfo, alors que débute le même jour le 9e sommet Choose France.

Ethiopia: 'One of the most rapidly growing economies in Africa, but wealth distribution is terrible'

Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Douglas Yates, Africa Specialist and Political Science Professor at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy. Amid ongoing conflict, will Ethiopia's elections be "free and fair"? While acknowledging that electoral procedures may function in parts of the country, he argues that conflict, exclusion, inflation, and uneven development remain the defining realities shaping Ethiopia's political landscape. Dr. Yates also revisits the dramatic shift in perceptions of PM Abiy Ahmed since he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. What was once celebrated as a moment of regional reconciliation has evolved into a far more complicated political reality shaped by internal rebellions and regional rivalries.

Centenary of Marilyn Monroe: 'Just as relevant now as she was then'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Michelle MORGAN, Marilyn Monroe biographer. Author of The Seven Year Itch, and the Birth of an Unlikely Feminist. One hundred years after the birth of Marilyn Monroe, the actress remains one of the most recognisable cultural figures of the twentieth century. Yet, as biographer Michelle Morgan argues in this centenary interview, the enduring fascination with Monroe often obscures the complexity of the woman behind the image. Far from being merely the glamorous "dumb blonde" immortalised by popular culture, Monroe emerges as a determined, intellectually curious, and surprisingly modern figure who challenged the limitations imposed upon her by Hollywood and society alike.

«Quand il fait 41 °C à 18 heures, les gens ne sortent plus» : à Vérargues, le tourisme s’adapte à la chaleur

TÉMOIGNAGES - Depuis les 46 °C enregistrés à Vérargues en 2019, le tourisme local a dû s’adapter à des étés toujours plus chauds. Entre climatisation, horaires décalés et bâtiments anciens naturellement frais, professionnels et habitants apprennent à vivre avec la canicule.

Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical

Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution.

Italy, France, UK, Germany urge Israel to end settlement expansion

The joint statement argued that Israel is 'undermining stability,' noting that settler violence toward Palestinians is at 'unprecedented levels.' The statement came at the end of a tense week in European-Israeli relations following the release of footage of European Gaza-bound flotilla activists.

'Your only friend right now is Mr. Xi: Normal practice for Putin to go to China every year'

Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Aleksei Chigadaev, Analyst on China-Russia Relations and Associate Research Fellow at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre. Veering away from a narrative of an anti-Western alliance, Chigadaev portrays a highly complex relationship marked by asymmetry, strategic necessity, and quiet unease. Far from depicting a partnership of equals, he argues that Russia increasingly seeks “legitimacy from the outside” through highly choreographed encounters with Xi Jinping, while China approaches Moscow with calculated pragmatism rather than ideological enthusiasm: “Your only friend right now is Mr. Xi”.