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The front page of Mediapart features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on French society and politics. Top stories include a review of a controversial film about child protection, an analysis of historical injustices against Haiti, a report on excess deaths during a…
The film 'Fjord,' by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, uses a publicized child placement case in Norway to spark debate on the blind spots of progressive democracies, though it struggles to precisely detail the delicate system it portrays.
A new book by Magali Bessone explores the concept of 'postcolonial' justice by examining the 'double debt' France imposed on Haiti in exchange for recognizing its independence, offering a stimulating perspective on reparations.
France recorded 1,243 excess deaths during the second heatwave in July, bringing the provisional total for the summer to 7,300 fatalities, according to Public Health France.
A French court has ordered the extradition of an Albanian national, accused of violence during a neo-Nazi rally, to Germany based on a European arrest warrant, despite a previous refusal to extradite him to Hungary.
As the Green party's summer university begins, national secretary Marine Tondelier faces the challenge of reassuring her party about her presidential campaign strategy, after a summer of activism and criticism of the government's climate response.
This episode explores how the legendary figure of Yu the Great, revered in Taoism and Confucianism, has been co-opted by the Chinese Communist Party and President Xi Jinping to legitimize infrastructure projects like the Three Gorges Dam.
Following a recent earthquake, Colombia's new far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is shifting the country's foreign policy to align with Israel and the United States, marking a departure from his predecessor's approach.
New York City Mayor's 'Pied-à-Terre Tax,' aimed at increasing contributions from the wealthiest households, faces significant opposition despite being a flagship project for the administration.
