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France
Mediapart's front page features a diverse range of stories, with a strong focus on French domestic issues such as a historical mobilization against pesticides and the adoption of a plan to address sexual violence. International news includes a deep dive into the Brazilian presidential election…
Actress Judith Godrèche, a figure in the #MeToo movement in France, has adapted writer Annie Ernaux's "Mémoire de fille" for cinema, sparking a discussion on sexual violence, feminism, creation, and resistance.
Brazil's presidential election pits incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Jair Bolsonaro, with a political scientist analyzing the real risk of an authoritarian shift beyond the apparent polarization.
The Vorcaro affair, involving widespread bribery, has shaken Brazil, with Flávio Bolsonaro maintaining support despite implications, while the incumbent president relies on social measures.
A significant protest movement has emerged against the use of pesticides, highlighting concerns in agriculture and food production.
The French National Assembly has passed a plan to improve investigations into sexual violence cases and reduce dismissals due to insufficient inquiry, though budget concerns remain.
Following the historic conviction of Manchester City, Portuguese authorities have revoked whistleblower Rui Pinto's protected witness status, prompting an appeal for donations.
Cinemas are mobilizing in response to a far-right mayor's decision to remove the name of an engaged filmmaker from a cultural venue.
In tribute to the acclaimed anti-colonialist filmmaker René Vautier, Mediapart is releasing his film "Afrique 50", a project for which he previously faced imprisonment.
