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The front page of Le Monde features a mix of domestic French political news, with a focus on the 2027 presidential election and the role of the current Élysée administration. It also covers ongoing environmental concerns like heatwaves and wildfires, with live updates on the situation in France…
The current head of state is not planning to step aside for the upcoming presidential election. Dissatisfied with the two declared candidates from the central bloc, Edouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, his close circle is pushing for the Prime Minister's candidacy.
Marine Tondelier is proposing to hold bilateral meetings with all left-wing political parties as part of her campaign for the 2027 presidential election.
Minister Sébastien Lecornu's summer has been marked by intense activity dealing with wildfires and preparing the national budget.
The latest updates on ongoing fires and heatwaves across France, with 28 departments in the east on orange alert. The situation in Landes is reported to be evolving favorably, with no major resurgence of the fire overnight.
Sébastien Lecornu has pledged support measures for the agricultural sector in an open letter, though the details remain unclear.
A wildfire in a nature park in eastern Belgium has already spread across 2,700 hectares, highlighting regional environmental challenges.
Reports from Ukraine indicate at least three people were injured in Kyiv following a missile attack, while Moscow was reportedly targeted by 600 drones during the night.
The guardians of the revolution are not only controlling military operations but also imposing their demands on the Iranian president and his negotiators, according to historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his chronicle.
Mary-Ambre Moluh has won the 100m backstroke at the 2026 European Swimming Championships, positioning herself for the 2028 Olympic Games.
