The Archives of Le Monde – July 9, 2025
News from July 9, 2025
Tariffs: Donald Trump Announces Plan to Impose 50% Surtax on Brazilian Products, in Support of Ex-President Bolsonaro
On Monday, the American president called on social media for Brazilian authorities to “leave alone” the former president, on trial for attempted coup, denouncing a “witch hunt.”
Published July 9, 2025, at 11:30 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 7:28 AM
With AFP
PSG-Real Madrid: Summary of the Parisians’ Demonstration, Qualified for the Club World Cup Final
For their reunion with Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain crushed the Madrid club in the semi-final (4-0) on Wednesday. The European champions will face Chelsea on Sunday to complete their historic season.
Published July 9, 2025, at 11:30 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:18 AM
Sports Service
Gaza: Hamas Says It Has Agreed to Release Ten Hostages in the Event of a Truce Agreement
The Palestinian Islamist movement affirms that the ongoing negotiations in Doha with Israel, through Qatar and Egypt, are “difficult” but says it wants to “overcome the obstacles.” “We are getting closer to an agreement,” the Israeli Prime Minister affirmed on Tuesday.
Published July 9, 2025, at 10:46 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 3:03 PM
With AFP
Highway Concessions Will Have a “More Demanding Framework,” Assures the Minister of Transport
It is necessary to acknowledge the “refusal of generalized free access” in public transport as well as on highways, added Philippe Tabarot.
Published July 9, 2025, at 9:49 PM
With AFP
Computer Piracy: Russian Basketball Player Arrested and Detained in France at the Request of the United States
The network of computer pirates to which the basketball player is suspected of belonging is said to have attacked nearly 900 companies with ransomware, including two federal establishments between 2020 and 2022.
Published July 9, 2025, at 9:20 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 1:13 AM
With AFP
Report
After the Fire in Marseille, Residents Traumatized by the Extent of the Damage: “There Is Nothing Left to Salvage”
Several hundred residents of the northern coastal districts of Marseille had to wait until Wednesday morning to discover the state of their homes. The material toll has been revised upwards: 89 homes have been affected, of which 71 are now uninhabitable in the municipality of Marseille and five others in that of Pennes-Mirabeau.
Published July 9, 2025, at 9:10 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 12:50 PM
Gilles Rof
In South Korea, Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Is Placed in Detention for Imposing Martial Law
A judge from the Seoul Central District Court had the former president, who was ousted in April, arrested, fearing that he would seek to destroy evidence of his failed coup attempt in December 2024.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:58 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 1:40 AM
With AFP
Story
On Spotify, the Unexpected Success of The Velvet Sundown, a Mysterious “Group” Generated by AI
With already two albums in less than a month, these fictional musicians have accumulated several million listens. A meteoric success that illustrates the progress made in the field of music generated by artificial intelligence, and the desires it arouses.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:48 PM
Camille Ribot
Story
Tadej Pogacar, Insatiable New Leader, Already Dominates the 2025 Tour de France
Outstripped by Remco Evenepoel, the Slovenian world champion did not win the individual time trial around Caen on Wednesday. But he takes the yellow jersey after five stages, and sees Jonas Vingegaard, 13th, concede more than a minute to him.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:40 PM
Oscar Korbosli
Paris Inaugurates a “Paul-Varry” Cycle Path, in Memory of the Cyclist Killed by a Motorist
Located in the 3rd arrondissement, this new two-way cycle path is the first to bear a name and a plaque in the capital, nine months after the young man’s murder.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:29 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 12:59 PM
Hélène Bekmezian
Analysis
The Prospect of a Trial Concerning the Rue des Rosiers Attack in 1982 Is Approaching
Nearly forty-three years after the attack on the Jo Goldenberg restaurant in Paris, the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office has requested the referral to the assizes of six men, four of whom, subject to arrest warrants, are still wanted.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:20 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 10:58 AM
Christophe Ayad
An Avalanche of Politico-Financial Proceedings Underway Targeting the RN
The far-right party believes it is the target of a politico-judicial “harassment operation.”
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:17 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 6:24 PM
Robin D’Angelo
Video Investigation
Fire in Marseille: How the Second Largest City in France Found Itself Threatened by Flames
Driven by a strong wind, the fire affected several dozen homes in the north of the city and caused the evacuation of 450 people, without causing any casualties.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:08 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 9:49 PM
Video Service, Antoine Apelbaum, Poline Tchoubar, Marceau Bretonnier and Juliette Prigent
Review
With “Too Much” on Netflix, Lena Dunham Makes a Successful Return to the “Romcom”
Eight years after the end of “Girls,” the director signs a new romantic comedy with Megan Stalter, her fictional alter ego, and a cast of VIPs.
Published July 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:35 PM
Audrey Fournier
Story
At the Trial of the Former Leaders of “Le Canard Enchaîné,” the Unexpected Change of Course of the Public Prosecutor’s Office
Faced with the turn of the debates, from which the defendants emerged well on Wednesday, the Paris prosecutor’s office suggested a reclassification of the facts as “breach of trust” rather than “misuse of corporate assets.” A less complex offense to establish.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:56 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:43 AM
Jérôme Lefilliâtre
The Net Decline in the Desire for Children Among the French, a Finding with Multiple Repercussions
According to a study by INED published Wednesday, the ideal number of children has fallen from 2.7 to 2.3, on average, in twenty-five years. A significant decline and particularly marked among young people.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:34 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 8:10 PM
Solène Cordier
Climate: In Brussels, the Battle Over the EU’s CO₂ Emission Reduction Target Has Begun
At the European Parliament, the right and far right joined forces on Wednesday to jeopardize the adoption of the target proposed by the Commission for 2040.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:34 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 9:51 AM
Virginie Malingre
Tour de France 2025: The General Classification After the Fifth Stage
Belgian Remco Evenepoel won the 5th stage on Wednesday, a time trial around Caen. Second of the day, Tadej Pogacar took the yellow jersey.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:32 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 7:49 PM
The World
War in Sudan: The Humanitarian Tragedy of Displaced People in Darfur
In a civil war that has led to the displacement of 11.3 million people since April 2023, the two western provinces of the country are becoming the scene of the worst abuses, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration published on July 6.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:30 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 2:54 PM
Jean-Julien Gutenberg
The Maximum Detention of Foreigners Deemed “Dangerous” Increased to Seven Months
Parliament adopted on Wednesday a text from the Republicans, carried by the Minister of the Interior. Deemed ineffective by the left-wing opposition, it is part of a series of bills on immigration that Bruno Retailleau wants to have adopted.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:06 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 7:42 PM
Julia Pascual
Climate: The European Economy Would Lose 4.7 Percentage Points of GDP by 2030 in the Event of Extreme Weather Events
Central banks have modeled the economic impact of a catastrophic weather scenario. In Europe, the effect would be similar to that of the great financial crisis of 2008.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:05 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 9:38 AM
Eric Albert
Tour de France 2025: The Summary of the Fifth Stage, a Time Trial Won by Remco Evenepoel
The Belgian won, on Wednesday, the fifth stage of the Grande Boucle, in Caen, ahead of the new yellow jersey, Tadej Pogacar, and the Italian Edoardo Affini. The French Bruno Armirail and Kévin Vauquelin complete the top 5 of the day.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:03 PM, modified yesterday at 4:48 PM
The World
Review
In Avignon, “When I Saw the Sea,” the Peaceful and Political Work of Ali Chahrour
With his new play presented at the Avignon Festival, the Lebanese choreographer denounces the living conditions of domestic workers from Africa in Lebanon.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:35 PM
Rosita Boisseau
PSG-Real Madrid: Relive the Parisians’ Demonstration in the Semi-Finals of the Club World Cup and the Victory of the French Team Against Wales at the Women’s Euro 2025
Paris Saint-Germain meets Kylian Mbappé for the first time since his departure to Real Madrid, Wednesday, in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. At the same time, the French women’s team continues its group stage of Euro 2025, against Wales, in Saint-Gall.
Published July 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 12:01 PM
Yanis Soul, Valentin Baudry, Malo Comor
Former Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Tax Fraud
Former Real Madrid coach and current Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti was sentenced on Wednesday to one year in prison and a fine for concealing from the Spanish tax authorities part of his income from his image rights.
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:46 PM
With AFP
Review
In Aix-en-Provence, Cavalli’s Sparkling “Calisto” Invited to the Century of Libertinism
Supported by Sébastien Daucé at the head of his ensemble Correspondances, the Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen, who was making her debut at the festival, transposed Jupiter’s loves into the boudoir of Choderlos de Laclos’ “Dangerous Liaisons.”
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:34 PM
Marie-Aude Roux
In Graphics
Visualize the Exceptional Level of Early and Devastating Fires That Are Hitting Europe
While the summer season is only just beginning, the areas burned in Europe are already reaching worrying levels.
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:21 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 6:38 PM
Pierre Breteau
Fires in France: The Fires Located Near Marseille, in the Gard and in the Aude Have Been “Fixed,” Relive the Last Twenty-Four Hours
Météo France reported on Wednesday that the danger of forest fires remains “high” in the Mediterranean region, even if the “risk is gradually decreasing.”
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:07 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 8:40 PM
The Editorial Staff
Review
“Anita Conti, the Call of the Open Sea,” on France 5: Portrait of the “Dame de la Mer,” Pioneer of Oceanography
Frédéric Brunnquell retraces the improbable journey of an intrepid woman who devoted her life to the oceans and the hitherto inaccessible world of the Newfoundland fishermen.
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:12 AM
Sandrine Berthaud-Clair
Meeting
Accordionist Chango Spasiuk, Determined Transmitter of Chamamé
The Argentine musician is back in France, where he performs in trio to share his vision of this popular music born in the 19th century in the provinces of northeastern Argentina.
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 8:33 PM
Patrick Labesse
Investigation
In Tuscany, the Chinese Mafia’s “Hanger War” in Europe’s Largest Textile Hub
Criminal fires, knife attacks and intimidations worthy of film noir have transformed the small town of Prato, in northern Italy, into a crime scene, especially since July 2024.
Published July 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 2:33 AM
Thomas Saintourens
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Social Network X, Announces Her Departure
Just two years after taking the helm of the company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, the leader announced her departure, without specifying the reasons.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:53 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 6:54 PM
With AFP
Marine Le Pen Dismissed from Her Request to the ECHR to Suspend Her Sentence of Ineligibility
The leader of the RN had filed a request for interim measures with the European Court of Human Rights, aimed at suspending her sentence of ineligibility pronounced by the Paris Criminal Court.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:44 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 6:33 PM
With AFP
Electoral Financing, an Inexhaustible Source of Problems for the RN
Unable to borrow from French banks, the far-right party has successively resorted to foreign banks and then to individuals, while finding subterfuges to operate at a lower cost. So many practices that cost him politically and judicially.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:42 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 6:12 AM
Clément Guillou
Analysis
The Grand Renaissance Dam, “Irremediable Point of Discord” Between Ethiopia and Egypt, Is Completed
The titanic project, which is due to be inaugurated in September, has been fueling strong tensions with Cairo since its launch in 2011, which are reflected throughout the Horn of Africa.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 11:21 AM
Marlène Panara
Abbé Pierre Targeted by Twelve New Accusations of Sexual Violence, Including Seven on Minors
This report from the specialized firm Egaé brings to 45 the number of testimonies targeting the priest who died in 2007. Emmaüs and the Conference of Bishops of France have announced the establishment of a financial compensation system for victims.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, modified July 10, 2025, at 10:36 AM
With AFP
Opinion
“Faced with Trump and an Outdated Democratic Leadership, a Push to the Left Is Confirmed in the United States”
On June 24, Zohran Mamdani, a representative of the left wing of the Democratic Party, won the nomination for mayor of New York. While his path to victory will undoubtedly be steep, academic Mathieu Bonzom sees in it, in a column, the rise of an increasingly credible left.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Mathieu Bonzom
Explanations
Women’s Euro 2025, a Great First for the Welsh Dragonesses, Opponents of the French Team
The players from Wales face the Blues, Wednesday at 9 p.m., in Saint-Gall (Switzerland), as part of the European Football Championship. They had not previously participated in any major tournament.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 6:12 PM
Louise Pointin
The Bill on Restitutions Finally on the Parliamentary Agenda
The framework law on the restitution of property acquired by France under abusive conditions will be examined on September 24 in the Senate.
Published July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM, modified yesterday at 3:21 PM
Roxana Azimi
At Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic Joins Jannik Sinner in the Semi-Finals, Iga Swiatek and Belinda Bencic Complete the Last Square on the Women’s Side
Winner of the Italian Flavio Cobolli, the Serbian will challenge the world number one on Friday for a place in the final of the London tournament. In the women’s draw, Swiss Belinda Bencic will face Pole Iga Swiatek at the same stage of the competition.
Published July 9, 2025, at 4:46 PM, modified July 9, 2025, at 10:42 PM
Jérôme Porier
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