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French economy flirts with recession as GDP unexpectedly falls in third quarter

30 October 2026 at 11:13
France's gross domestic product declined by 0.1% in the third quarter, after stagnating in the second quarter and falling by 0.2% in the first. Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned of a 'crash' if fiscal consolidation measures are not included in the next budget.

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Dockworkers move containers in the Port of Le Havre, on July 2, 2026.

Canada and EU strengthen ties despite divisions among member states over 'associate member' status

30 October 2026 at 10:56
Gathered for a summit in Montreal on Thursday and Friday, Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Carney maintained the idea of Ottawa becoming an 'associate member' of the EU, despite Germany's clear reservations about the term.

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European Council President Antonio Costa, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen take part in a roundtable discussion in Montreal, Quebec, on October 29, 2026.

Russia's last independent newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' closes as press freedom faces its swan song

30 October 2026 at 10:25
For more than 30 years, the newspaper founded by Dmitry Muratov, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, investigated corruption, state violence and human rights violations. But a 'coordinated operation' by the FSB led to the 'assassination' of the emblematic free press in Moscow.

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Novaya Gazeta's editor-in-chief, Sergei Sokolov, attends a memorial meeting for murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya at the newspaper's offices in Moscow, October 6, 2026.

Bakersfield's migrants face new 'Grapes of Wrath': 'If you want to disrupt the food supply, keep carrying out the raids'

30 October 2026 at 03:37
'On Route 66, the pulse of America' (5/6). An industrial and agricultural hub, this soulless California city is the very opposite of Silicon Valley. Once a 'promised land' for many migrant workers, it has become a place of disillusionment for many who now face the Trump administration's harsh immigration crackdown.

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Farmworkers in Delano, California, on October 6, 2026.

Israel's ceremonial president Isaac Herzog becomes arbiter of a Knesset without a majority

30 October 2026 at 04:03
Lacking a majority, Israel's president – known for his cautious approach and reluctance to make firm decisions – could push for a unity government, much like his father, Chaim Herzog, did 42 years ago.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.

In Morocco, the 'Donald J. Trump Highway' showcases Rabat's ambitions in Western Sahara

30 October 2026 at 03:26
A few days before a crucial United Nations Security Council vote on Western Sahara, 'Le Monde' traveled a stretch of the new highway leading to the Sahrawi territory. King Mohammed VI initiated the infrastructure project to strengthen Rabat's presence in this disputed region.

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Wind farm on the Trump Highway, near Tarfaya, on August 6, 2026.

In Lille, a citizens' convention rethinks democracy

29 October 2026 at 22:51
Organized by a group of researchers, the event brings together experts and randomly selected French citizens who will deliberate until the end of the year and propose ways to improve the country's political system.

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Members of the Citizens' Convention for Democracy, in Lille, October 10, 2026.

Christine Lagarde announces departure from ECB, wants 'freedom to engage' on matters other than monetary policy

30 October 2026 at 01:47
The European Central Bank's Governing Council kept interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation in the eurozone, shifting attention to President Christine Lagarde's announcement that she would step down nine months before the end of her term.

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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 29, 2026.

On Europe's data center construction sites, workers are exploited amid climate of 'terror'

30 October 2026 at 04:55
A five-month investigation by Investigate Europe with partners in 9 countries, including 'Le Monde,' reveals the multiplication of dangerous practices on data center construction sites in several European countries.

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Migrant workers, most of whom are Romanian, wear earpieces so they can follow the union meeting in their own language.

In Israel, Isaac Herzog, from ceremonial president to arbiter of a Knesset without a majority

30 October 2026 at 04:03
Lacking a majority, Israel's president – known for his cautious approach and reluctance to make firm decisions – could push for a unity government, much like his father, Chaim Herzog, did 42 years ago.

© ILIA YEFIMOVICH/AFP

Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, April 21, 2026.

11 EU countries vow to release 42.6 million barrels of oil after G7 pledge

30 October 2026 at 03:50
EU member states, including France, Germany and Italy, said in a statement on Thursday that they would release the oil from their strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, including 20.5 million barrels of diesel.

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This photograph shows fuel prices displayed at an Avia petrol station in Paris on September 18, 2026.

In Morocco, the 'Donald J. Trump Highway' showcases Rabat's ambitions in Western Sahara

30 October 2026 at 03:26
A few days before a crucial United Nations Security Council vote on Western Sahara, Le Monde traveled a stretch of the new highway leading to the Sahrawi territory. King Mohammed VI initiated the infrastructure project to strengthen Rabat's presence in this disputed region.

© VICTOR RAISON

Wind farm on the Trump Highway, near Tarfaya (Morocco), August 6, 2026.

At the ECB, Christine Lagarde announces departure, saying she wants 'freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy matters'

30 October 2026 at 01:47
The European Central Bank's Governing Council kept interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation in the eurozone, shifting attention to President Christine Lagarde's announcement that she would step down nine months before the end of her term.

© HEIKO BECKER/REUTERS

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, on October 29, 2026.
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