Drought in Manche: 1976 crisis still haunts residents facing new challenges ↗
Front page leadThe Manche department, still marked by the severe drought of 1976 which led to a 'solidarity tax', is now facing another critical drought 50 years later.
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Le Monde
Le Monde's front page highlights a severe drought in the Manche region of France, drawing parallels to the 1976 crisis, and discusses Russian interference in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Other prominent stories include ongoing efforts to combat wildfires across France and a scandal…
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Glucksmann, Attal, Philippe... Russian interference enters presidential campaign ↗
Despite recent disinformation acts appearing harmless, candidates and the government are concerned about Russian interference in the 2027 presidential election, with a new law planned for autumn.
Why denouncing Russian interference operations can be counterproductive ↗
An analysis exploring why actively calling out Russian interference operations might be more harmful than beneficial.
Gabriel Attal conducts frenetic summer campaign, focusing on right-wing themes… ↗
Gabriel Attal is actively campaigning with a focus on right-wing issues, aiming to challenge Edouard Philippe's presidential bid.
Live: Fire fixed in Aude; firefighters still battling blazes in Var and Drôme… ↗
Firefighters continue to fight fires in the Var and Drôme regions of France, while a fire in Aude has been contained, as the country remains under a heatwave warning.
Fire chief denies abandoning Le Porge as residents claim they were 'sacrificed' ↗
The head of the Gironde fire department refutes claims of abandoning the town of Le Porge during a fire, amidst public outcry from residents.
FIFA staff 'between unease and anger' over Gianni Infantino's project, after… ↗
Several anonymous FIFA employees have expressed deep concern and anger regarding President Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to open the organization to private investors.
US suspect admits planning 25 arsons since 2025 after wildfires in the Northwest ↗
Following recent wildfires in the US Pacific Northwest, a suspect has confessed to planning numerous arson incidents dating back to 2025.
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