A bill on “assisted dying,” presented in France’s National Assembly proposes one of the most permissive and expedited legislations in the world, allowing euthanasia for incurable patients, but not necessarily those at the end of life.
Anger, disappointment in love or intense pressure... Stress can take a thousand forms, all of which can throw our bodies out of balance.
KEEPING UP WITH THE CARATS (1/4) - October 3, 2016, 2:50 a.m. The U.S. reality TV star is taken hostage in the heart of Paris. In her statements to investigators, the American celebrity recounts, minute by minute, the “horrific” robbery during which she thought she was going to die.
By seeking to impose his rules on the rest of the world, Donald Trump follows in the footsteps of his predecessors in the White House. But he stands out through his protectionism.
Business leaders, senior executives, entrepreneurs — all say they have experienced a boost in their powers of seduction after turning 50. And there may be some truth to it…
How do people meet in Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon? How do they fall in love when hopes for a romantic future are tenuous? This report looks at conflict zones where relationships change in nature, and feelings intensify.
We asked the head sommeliers of five top Parisian hotels to tell us about their favorite affordable wines of the moment. What wines do they drink on a daily basis, far from the exorbitantly-priced prestigious flasks of the palaces?
At the start of the next school year, 10 classes will be closed, even though private schools continue to attract more students.
After ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini, philosopher Sami Biasoni has tested the conversational tool from French company Mistral AI, trying to understand its potential ideological biases.
The exclusion of Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National, from the 2027 French presidential race is a deliberate choice, not a legal necessity, explains lawyer Hervé Lehman. He argues that judicial "relentlessness" against politicians often produces the opposite effect of what is intended.
While French law theoretically allows employers to justify job cuts by the introduction of AI, unions and experts are calling for social dialogue and better worker training.
The U.S. president has unveiled a new round of tariffs against his trading partners. But Europeans have leverage against this policy, French essayist Édouard Tétreau writes.
This is not the right time to break the ultimate taboo of sanctions. It may even be the worst.
A law passed by the French National Assembly will make it easier to grant beverage licenses in the countryside, where the number of bistros and cafés has fallen tenfold over the past 80 years.
In this rural county in Pennsylvania where the future president survived an assassination attempt on July 13, doubts are expressed in hushed tones despite the threat that budget cuts pose to local employment.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - The Ukrainian president urges Europe to provide more weapons and soldiers to guarantee a peace agreement.
At the kitchen table or in a restaurant, some people categorically refuse to share a dish, a few French fries or a dessert. But where does this aversion come from?
The former Republican senator from Nebraska, who served as Defense Secretary under Barack Obama, says he’s concerned about the present administration’s decisions.
School pick-ups, holidays, helping out at the last minute... More and more grandparents are choosing to stop babysitting their grandchildren — a choice that sometimes sparks family tensions.
Philippe Tranchon and his Peugeot 203 are celebrating 40 years of “life together” this year. A symbol of a time “back when people were happy,” he says.
By calling Donald Trump an “incendiary emperor” and Elon Musk a “buffoon on ketamine,” the 75-year-old senator of French center-right Horizons party has been catapulted overnight into the spotlight thanks to an exceptionally viral video.
Since he has made short food supply chains a focus of his restaurant business, chef Alain Ducasse has gained extensive knowledge about gardening. Over the years and interviews, he has listed his best tips. Here is a summary.
The capital has lost its appeal among natives from elsewhere in France or abroad, reveals a study by France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) published on Wednesday.
Damien and Nizar, former members of rebel groups in Syria, now work at a café in Idlib, the starting point of Ahmed al-Chareh’s offensive to retake Damascus. Like them, about a hundred French nationals who fought against the regime are believed to be in Syria today.
The French-language version of the online encyclopedia is considering leaving the social network X, after Elon Musk sharply criticized Wikipedia’s woke shift. In an era of polarization, the "principle of neutrality," dear to the pioneers of the collaborative site, is now just a distant memory.
EXCLUSIVE - The Texan stayed in Ukraine for three years — two and a half of which were spent fighting on the bloodiest frontlines. Faced with his cousin’s stance and that of Donald Trump, Nate is losing hope.
Known in France and on social networks under several false identities, the daughter of a Russian millionaire was born in 2003 from an extramarital relationship with the Russian president, who never recognized her.
Between positive education and family traditions, the dialogue between grandparents and young parents often becomes a source of tension.
Behind the joy of reunions and the unity declared across the country, the ideological divides between the Islamists of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham and other armed groups have not disappeared.
EXPLAINER — In Brussels, two hooded men were filmed in a metro station on Wednesday morning, assault rifles in hand. The images are mind-boggling but have become commonplace.
In the late 60s, shepherds and local residents united against developers who wanted to build a resort in a valley of the French Alps. They succeeded in preserving the area from concrete blocks.
The American president’s interest in the immense island has already altered the sometimes tense relationship between Copenhagen and its former colony.
EXPLAINER — From streaming platforms to music generated on demand, artificial intelligence is already playing its part in our daily lives — with potential risks.
Surgeons operate on wounded soldiers in underground facilities on the battlefield.
This 23-year-old woman sees Elias — the name the generative artificial intelligence gave itself during their discussions — as a reliable partner who meets (almost) all her emotional expectations.
Tired, too lazy to go out… It’s easy to immerse yourself in a show, even when you’re with your partner. But at what cost?
EXCLUSIVE - In a new study, the Observatory of Immigration and Demography (OID) think tank, highlights the remarkable social and economic integration of immigrants from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
What if Spinoza was right? At work, as elsewhere, the key to positivity lies above all in our way of being in the world. Is breathing joy into work and life an antidote to the chaos that surrounds us?
In December, the cathedral choristers returned to Notre-Dame, after five and a half years away.
This northern Syrian city, in isolation for seven years, has seen its economy develop under the leadership of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
INVESTIGATION - Sovereign Beings or disciples of Solaris, myriads of conspiracists are swarming across the country. Intelligence services are alert, and far from mistaking them for mere “fanatics,” are keeping a close eye on the “risk of violent action.”
Property of the suburban city and the metropolitan area of Lyon, the painting “Abstraktes Bild 630-2” by the German artist Gerhard Richter was supposed to be sold to fund local projects. Yet an unfavorable opinion from the French government had prevented its sale.
When parents split up before or just after birth, one out of every two children is never in contact with their father. There are various reasons for this estrangement. Men who have had a difficult childhood tend to desert the family landscape.
