French Office Workers are Opening Up to AI
According to a study published last month, one manager or professional employee out of two now uses AI regularly for work-related purposes.
Next Target for Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s Most Radical Cabinet Minister: A Bedouin Village
By eliminating this village, the leader of the Religious Zionism party, who is being pursued by international justice, would destroy the territorial continuity of a future Palestinian state around Jerusalem.
Maires : figure politique la plus crédible aujourd'hui ?
Sondage ODOXA : 60% des Franciliens font confiance à leur maire, Un barrage contre le Pacifique : Anne Consigny au théâtre, À vos sorties : nos sélections pour vous cette semaine !
Les arrondissements de droite sont-ils plus mis à contribution pour loger les sans-abris ?
Migrants : les réquisitions d'hébergements d’urgence multipliées, Exposition : "Silla : l’Or et le Sacré" au Musée Guimet;C'est tout bon : street-food de qualité !
When Catholics Annul their Marriage — Personal Stories From France
In the collective imagination, a religious marriage seals a promise made “for life.” What happens when the Church recognizes that this promise never truly existed? Behind canonical procedures lie bruised lives, stories of shock and disbelief, and a path toward healing.
Meet Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, Art Collector Turned Architect of Ukraine’s Drone War
PORTRAIT – He has set himself the goal of killing as many Russian soldiers as possible. Since December, thanks to the man they call “Magyar,” the Ukrainian army has been eliminating them faster than Vladimir Putin can recruit them: a turning point in the conflict. Putin has put a $20 million bounty on his head.
French Minister Gérald Darmanin Denounces UK’s “Incredible Hypocrisy” on Immigration
Before the parliamentary inquiry commission on the consequences of the 2004 Touquet agreements to manage the France-UK border, the French justice minister sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s handling of immigration.
“Hostile methods” and “hypocrisy”: French minister Gérald Darmanin slams UK migration policy
Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, With Ukrainian Soldiers Intercepting Russian Drones
Air defense units are tasked with protecting the skies above the radioactive site. In February 2025, the impact of a drone on the power plant’s sarcophagus revived the horrific memory of the nuclear accident.
Why Not All of Céline Dion’s Fans Appreciated her Mother’s Day Message
As part of Mother’s Day, celebrated May 10 in several countries, Céline Dion shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother. But while the singer’s words moved many admirers, one detail quickly sparked controversy.
Face-To-Face with Judit Polgar, The Greatest Woman Chess Champion of All Time
The greatest female player of all time looks back on her career and reveals the secrets of the “Polgar style.” Chess is a universal language, she reminds us.
Hall Pass for Gamers? France’s Education Ministry Proposes Special School Schedules for Video Game Stars
The national “esports” strategy drawn up by the Prime Minister’s Office calls on schools to devise a special scheduling framework that will allow the most promising players to pursue competitive gaming. A paradox at a time when authorities are also fighting screen addiction among children and teenagers.
In Syrian Cities, Rising Fears of Terror Sleeper Cells About to Activate
As ISIS tries to rebuild its network outside the desert, groups affiliated with or modeled on the same ideology are also carrying out attacks. Meanwhile, the government is trying to prevent the erosion of its base, made up in part of former jihadists.
Paris’ New Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire to Le Figaro : “My Plan for a ‘Right to Beauty’ in Every Neighborhood”
The new Socialist Party mayor of the capital unveils his “five priorities” for “the maintenance, improvement and transformation of public space.”
AI and Employment — Should We Believe the Prophets of the “Jobapocalypse”?
Will artificial intelligence really destroy millions of jobs or, like previous technological revolutions, transform work without elminating it? Between prophecies from tech executives and early economic studies, here are the scenarios taking shape.
Jacqueline Harpman, Posthumous Success of a Feminist Dystopia
In 1995, the Belgian writer and psychoanalyst published I Who Have Never Known Men. A post-apocalyptic science-fiction novel that is now enjoying explosive success among Gen Z readers in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Who is Laurent Macron? French President’s Younger Brother is his Spitting Image, But We Know Little Else
It only took one photo to trigger a wave of reactions online. Little known to the general public, Laurent Macron is now creating buzz, mostly for his resemblance to his brother. But what do we really know about Emmanuel Macron’s younger brother?
Orient Express on Water: Luxury Cruising, Reinvented
Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the Orient Express Corinthian cost more than €500 million for its owners—Accor, LVMH and Millennium. The ship can be fully privatized for €700,000 per night.
Opera in French: When Translation Hits False Notes
If translation makes the plot easier to understand, the performers’ diction still has to be perfect. Not to mention that the music often follows the rhythms of the original language.
Near Norway’s Russian Border, Spy Games and Suspicion Reign
Covering more than 3,000 kilometers, Le Figaro traveled along the border separating Europe from Russia. From Norway to Poland, via the three Baltic republics, rising tensions are reshaping landscapes, testing societies, and altering mentalities.
On Paris Outskirts, A “Chicken War” Reveals Divisions on the Political Left About Gentrification
For having opposed the opening of a low-cost halal chicken chain, accusing it of promoting “junk food,” Socialist party mayor Karim Bouamrane has been challenged by a far-left rival accusing him of wanting to gentrify the city.
Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini? Why Comparing AI Systems is Not So Simple
Claude Opus 4.7, GPT 5.5, DeepSeek-V4… Each release of a new AI language model is an opportunity for its creators to showcase better performance. While some rankings allow comparisons, their evaluation is in reality complex.
On Immigration, Leo XIV Diverges from Francis
While recognizing the legitimate right of states to control their borders, the American pope returns the issue of migration to its root causes. More pragmatic than his predecessor, Leo calls on Southern countries to embrace social justice and democracy, with the support of Northern nations.
Michelangelo and Rodin: Dialogue of Two Artistic Icons at the Louvre
Brought together across the centuries, the marble carver and the master modeler share a powerful love of nature, antiquity and humanity as seen through Dante.
How AI is Accelerating the Invention of New Drugs
Pharmaceutical companies are teaming up with artificial intelligence giants to make their research programs more efficient. Novo Nordisk recently did so with OpenAI.
Pernod Ricard Thirsty for New Shot of Momentum After Failed Merger with Brown-Forman
Talks of teaming up have been tabled even the spirits giants look for shelter amid trade wars and declining demand.
AI Power, Crypto Tricks, Pedophile Gangs: How Cybercriminals Stay Ahead of the Law
In a shocking report, Europol looks at the new practices of cybercriminals to rake in ever more money. Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence has become their tool of choice.
How War in the Middle East Will Hit France’s Summer Travel Business
The conflict that has sparked an energy crisis and raises travel risks is likely to favor local holidays this summer. But both French people and international visitors are taking a wait-and-see approach.
€3.6 Billion Bill — How the Middle East War is Swelling France’s Debt Burden
Among all the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East is the increase in the debt burden, linked to the looming inflationary crisis. For now, the Ministry for Public Action and Accounts is forecasting an additional €3.6 billion in 2026.
Western Support for Israel Keeps Eroding, And it’s Not Just Europe
In just a few months, the Jewish state has seen its relations deteriorate simultaneously with Europe and the United States. A strategic shift that is weakening Israel.
From El Salvador to Chile, the “New Right” Sweeping Across Latin America
Breaking with years of left-wing dominance, the South American right is racking up victory after victory.
Why Picasso’s Guernica is Blocked From Basque Country Again
At the heart of a standoff between Basque leaders and the Spanish government, Pablo Picasso’s famous canvas cannot be moved from the Reina Sofía Museum to be loaned out.
Jean Reno: Actor, Writer, One-Man Traveling Show
In addition to the publication of his second spy novel, the actor—who divides his life between New York and Provence—is flying to Tokyo for three months. There, he will launch the world tour of a one-man show in which he looks back on his life.
“The First to be Replaced by the Bots” — Young French Employees Face AI Future
As companies increasingly integrate it, artificial intelligence is casting a shadow over young graduates across several sectors of the economy.
How Cybercriminal Networks Team Up with Disaffected French Youth to Collect Huge Troves of Personal Data
As massive data breaches multiply amid near-total indifference, organized crime is frantically consulting hacked databases to better target victims. The French authorities are preparing to respond.
Inside Galeries Lafayette’s Plans To Dominate The Department Store World
The family-owned group will invest €260 million in its department stores over the next four years.
Centenary of Monet’s Death: How the Painter’s Fame Transformed Giverny
The village in Eure would not be known worldwide without the artist, whose house must be managed closely to mitigate the effects of overtourism.
Separated But Not Divorced — Staying “Together” On Paper For Financial Reasons
Between legal security, the weight of social conventions and financial pragmatism, some separated couples choose to remain married for a long time.
What OpenAI Does With Scary Requests To ChatGPT — Tricky Questions After An Arrest in Strasbourg
The American company explains to Le Figaro how its moderation tools work after a man was arrested for asking the chatbot how to kill an intelligence agent.
What Asia Sees in the “Epic Furies” and Old Habits of the West
We must reflect on the Asian miracle and its push toward the future, which contrasts with our profound crisis, visible both in Trumpian tectonic shocks and in European hesitations.
“It was €500 or Nothing” — How Céline Dion’s Concert Ticketing Went Off the Rails
As the final wave of ticket sales for the Canadian star’s Paris dates opens this Friday morning at 10 a.m., revelations about the inner workings of an operation that was both unprecedented—and out of control.
The Financing of Putin’s War is Pushing Thousands of Russian Businesses to the Brink of Bankruptcy
Since January 1, Moscow’s tax increase aimed at propping up deteriorated public finances has been strangling a large number of small and medium-sized companies.
Le roman d’Alexandre, de Louis Meunier : Afghanistan, terre d’amour et de feu
CRITIQUE - Un jeune officier français qui effectue une mission en Afghanistan se lance à la recherche de ses racines. L’exploration d’un pays croise celle de sa part intime.
Death in Paris, Lifting the Veil on Jim Morrison’s Final Days
In a book structured as an investigation, the journalist and producer analyzes the final months of the American singer’s life in Paris.
Facing U.S. Giants, European Banks Fight to Regain Control of Payment Solutions
Visa, Mastercard and PayPal dominate in Europe. France is at the forefront of the push for greater independence.
«This War Isn’t Over» — Philippe Gélie on the Iran Ceasefire
Le Figaro’s foreign editor says the gap between the American and Iranian interpretations of the accord, with each claiming victory, creates room for dangerous misunderstandings.
Monet Centenary: A First Tribute at the Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny
An exhibition on site explains the painter’s choice to settle in this Norman village where the Water Lilies flourished.
Protect Your Privacy: How Effective are these Tools that Make your Personal Data Disappear from the Internet?
A growing number of services claim to limit your “digital footprint” by orchestrating the deletion of your personal data from data brokers. Is it really worth the effort and the cost?
A Doctor’s Back-To-Basics Rules for Staying Fit — No Gadgets or Gym Membership Required
Dr. Olivier Vankemmel, a 62-year-old urologist in northern France,promises neither eternal life nor spectacular performance. For Le Figaro, he shares his own routine.
“The Worst Thing Is the Fear That It Will Never Happen”: For Infertile Couples, a Daily Life of Effort, Worry and Hope
While France grapples with the reasons for its declining birth rate, hundreds of thousands of families hope for a child each month. Assisted reproductive technologies are becoming more readily available, as is the commercial offering of fertility support.
