Economy

A hand holds a coin stamped with the Bitcoin symbol above other tokens. The image suggests the safekeeping of digital assets and the risks tied to their keys. Credits: bitcointere / PxHere.

Society

How a Coldcard firmware bug made thousands of Bitcoin hardware wallets vulnerable to remote theft worldwide

2026-08-04

Antoine Vey, photographed in black and white, offers a slight smile while speaking. The Paris criminal defense lawyer is at the center of several proceedings that must be kept distinct. Credits: Guillaume Brunet / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Society

From workplace claims to bar discipline : what three proceedings involving French attorney Antoine Vey mean

2026-08-03

Evo Morales, wearing the Bolivian presidential sash, at the legislative palace in La Paz on January 22, 2018. The former head of state poses in front of the national colors. Credits: EneasMx / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0.

Society

Bolivia targets Evo Morales with an arrest warrant after seven weeks of roadblocks amid an economic crisis

2026-07-30

Photographed on May 12, 2021, Maxime Saada here embodies Canal+’s decision-making power over French cinema. His image criterion is now fueling a conflict with CGT Spectacle. Credits: EnzoCorse / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Culture

After a €980 million deal, Canal+ faces questions over film funding, dissent and a possible industry blacklist

2026-07-29

Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA president, appears in close-up during a meeting with Vladimir Putin on April 20, 2015. His face here accompanies the broadside he levels at Gianni Infantino’s project. Credits: Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0.

Sport

Inside FIFA’s $4.2 Billion Commercial Subsidiary : Why Blatter Challenges Infantino’s Private Investor Plan

2026-07-29

Marine Le Pen in February 2025, two years before the presidential election. Her need for financing highlights the banking obstacles faced by candidates. Credits: Vox España.

Society

Why France may share the risk of a €10.7 million bank loan for Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential campaign

2026-07-29

Two French Canadairs are deployed to Portugal as part of the European civil protection mechanism. Their scooping capability illustrates the central role of the amphibious fleet in fighting fires. Credits: European Commission DG ECHO, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Society

Wildfires test France’s 12 Canadair aircraft as maintenance, budgets and delayed replacements fuel debate

2026-07-28

Patrick Pouyanné speaks in front of the French and Iranian flags in Tehran on July 3, 2017. The executive here embodies TotalEnergies’ international reach. Credits: Hamed Malekpour / Tasnim News Agency, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

Society

Why TotalEnergies’ $5.4 billion quarter fuels a French fight over fuel prices, dividends and windfall taxes

2026-07-24

In Belfort, Annie Genevard speaks alongside Christian Jacob during a Republicans meeting in January 2018. A political scene that now sheds light on the agricultural battle. Credits: Thomas Bresson / Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

Society

Pesticide waivers and safety review : how France’s agricultural emergency bill changes after the Assembly vote

2026-07-21

Illustration of Crew Dragon and Falcon 9 during SpaceX’s in-flight abort test. This image highlights the continuity of the company’s flight programs. Credit: Public Domain / SpaceX, CC0 1.0.

Science

After the T-0 abort, SpaceX swaps two Raptor engines and prepares Starship for another launch attempt in Texas

2026-07-17

In a foundry, workers handle molten metal, far from the roadwork at the center of the investigation. This scene illustrates the risks linked to flying sparks. Credits: Volcanicaa / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Society

After the Fontainebleau forest fire, investigators trace how A6 roadwork may have sparked the initial blaze

2026-07-17

In a marshy area, firefighters move through waterlogged vegetation. The operation illustrates the difficulty of working on unstable ground. Credits: sequelguerrier / Flickr — CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Society

Why France’s A6 Remains Closed After the Fontainebleau Fires—and What Must Happen Before Traffic Can Resume

2026-07-15