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Second night of riots shakes New Caledonia: 'I didn't think it could come to this'

Two people died in the French overseas territory on Wednesday. The outburst of anger was sparked by a government reform to the territory's electorate.

Published today at 11:47 am (Paris) Charlotte Mannevy Mathurin Derel Nathalie Guibert

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Cannes 2024: Powerful women take center stage for opening ceremony

Mistress of ceremony Camille Cottin paid tribute to the #MeToo movement, while Juliette Binoche presented Meryl Streep with an honorary Palme d'Or.

Published today at 10:49 am (Paris), updated at 10:53 am Véronique Cauhapé

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Second night of New Caledonian unrest leads to hundreds of injuries

In another night of unrest in the French overseas territory, in protest against a constitutional revision, many were wounded, including 'around 100' law enforcement officers, and one person has been confirmed dead.

Published today at 8:38 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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MPs approve New Caledonia constitutional reform as second night of violence shakes French territory

French MPs adopted the text expanding New Caledonia's electorate for provincial elections.

Published today at 6:02 am (Paris), updated at 11:48 am Le Monde with AFP

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Brazil: CEO of state oil company Petrobras dismissed

Jean Paul Prates was fired on Tuesday following a recent spat between Petrobras and shareholders over dividend payments. Former top regulator Magda Chambriard is reported to take over as CEO, according to AFP.

Published today at 5:30 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Who is Mohamed Amra, the dangerous drug trafficker who escaped from a prison van leaving two officers dead?

The drug trafficker's spectacular escape also left three people seriously injured. Prison labor unions have called for blocking prisons on Wednesday.

Published today at 4:11 am (Paris), updated at 10:30 am Antoine Albertini Samuel Laurent

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How Le Monde has covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict since 1945

Since the founding of Le Monde in late 1944, the newspaper's coverage and editorial position have continuously fueled suspicions among readers: Pro-Israeli? Pro-Palestinian? Every article is dissected and discussed with a zeal not seen with any other international issue.

Published today at 4:00 am (Paris) Gilles Paris

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Trump's lawyers seek to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility at trial

Defense attorneys tried to depict Trump's ex-lawyer as seeking revenge on his former boss, confronting him with his social media posts about Trump and his desire to see the former president in handcuffs.

Published today at 3:04 am (Paris), updated at 9:16 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Blinken delivers message of support to Ukrainians while in Kyiv

The US secretary of state, on his fourth visit to Kyiv since the beginning of the Russian invasion, said the US will back Ukraine until its security is 'guaranteed.'

Published today at 2:22 am (Paris) Le Monde with AFP

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Cannes 2024 opens with Meryl Streep receiving an honorary Palme D'Or

The Cannes Film Festival's 77th edition opened with a focus on the fight against sexual abuse in French cinema, a star-studded opening ceremony featuring Meryl Streep and an Iranian filmmaker's plea for help from exile.

Published today at 2:00 am (Paris), updated at 7:22 am Le Monde with AP and AFP

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Summer 2023 was the hottest in the northern hemisphere in 2000 years

The months of June, July and August exceeded the average summer temperature for that period by more than 2°C, according to a study published Tuesday in 'Nature.'

Published today at 1:18 am (Paris), updated at 1:19 am Audrey Garric

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The Italian military has been called in to help hunt wild boar

Nearly 180 soldiers have been deployed to hunt down the feral pigs proliferating across the country. The government aims to address public concern and protect food exports amid an African swine fever epidemic.

Published today at 12:26 am (Paris), updated at 9:19 am Allan Kaval

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Soldiers in the Donbas resist despite relentless Russian drone attacks

Ukrainian fighters are adapting to survive the chaos of the attacks in a conflict in which the emergence of unmanned aerial vehicles has changed the rules of the game.

Published today at 12:03 am (Paris), updated at 9:14 am Rémy Ourdan