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France
Mediapart's front page highlights several key investigative stories, including the deployment of powerful spyware for LVMH in France, a look at French companies using 'cyber-mercenary' solutions, and allegations of sexual violence on the Nounou-Top childcare platform. Other stories cover child…
An Israeli spyware tool capable of geolocating millions of phones was secretly sold in France to major companies, including a subsidiary of LVMH, though the luxury giant claims to have ultimately abandoned its use.
A geolocation tool called Webloc, developed by former Israeli military personnel and banned by Facebook, has been introduced to the French private market, with French companies reportedly using these 'cyber-mercenary' solutions.
Tens of thousands of people have reportedly entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with dozens losing their lives, highlighting the perverse effects of externalizing border control policies.
Two families have filed lawsuits against babysitters found via the Nounou-Top platform for alleged sexual violence against their children, while the platform itself is under investigation for deceptive commercial practices.
Employees and young residents of a child protection facility in Saverne, Alsace, have reported violence and severe lack of supervision, attributing the issues to management failures and underfunding.
In response to wildfires, departments are employing firefighters under volunteer status to reduce costs, despite warnings from the Council of State against this practice.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi Black Wind has been granted provisional release while still facing charges for 'offending institutions'; his next court date is set for October 2nd.
An agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza, which includes Hamas consenting to an arms handover to a Palestinian authority, was announced by Donald Trump.
