Letter from Paris | 15 Years of M
Twice a month, M magazine’s editorial director, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, fills you in on the latest about fashion, culture, travel and more.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
Twice a month, M magazine’s editorial director, Marie-Pierre Lannelongue, fills you in on the latest about fashion, culture, travel and more.

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A committee in the French Senate examining AI's environmental impact said that developing AI-focused data centers in France could help reduce the technology's environmental footprint....
Le Monde in English · Sep 21, 2026
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Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday....
Euronews · Sep 21, 2026
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Vilnius strongly opposes France's push to remove Usmanov from Russian sanctions, its finance minister told Euronews. However, fears of the blacklist expiring will likely lead to his removal despite heavy backlash....
Euronews · Sep 21, 2026

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Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly at the end of September, 10 economists, including Lucas Chancel, Thomas Piketty, Joseph Stiglitz and Gabriel Zucman explain why it is crucial to establish a global assessment of inequality, a growing concern for democracies and the env...
Le Monde in English · Sep 21, 2026
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Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane will take charge of Les Bleus for the first time since replacing Didier Deschamps on Friday in their Nations League match against Turkey in Izmit....
Le Monde in English · Sep 21, 2026

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The hybrid warfare threat being waged by Russia is "real and documented", France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told journalists on Monday.
RFI English — France · Sep 21, 2026

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Pilots and cabin crew unions in France have called a nationwide five-day strike to coincide with the start of the Toussaint school holidays in October....
The Local France · Sep 21, 2026
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French Parliament is debating a new bill against gender-based and sexual violence. One article targets major digital pornography platforms such as OnlyFans and MYM. Lawmakers are aiming to expand the legal framework against procuring....
Le Monde in English · Sep 21, 2026

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With official figures showing that fuel shortages had spread to almost all parts of France, it’s worth checking which stations in your area - and which types of fuel - are affected, before heading out to refill. Here’s how....
The Local France · Sep 21, 2026

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From new tenant rules to a big rise in gas prices and planned nationwide strikes - here's everything that changes in France in October.
The Local France · Sep 21, 2026

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EU sanctions on Russia are at risk of expiring as France pushes to remove Uzbek-Russian Usmanov from the blacklist in a deal that could secure the release and pardon of two French nationals in Azerbaijan....
Euronews · Sep 21, 2026

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As the Middle East war disrupts global oil supplies and refining costs soar, diesel prices in France have reached record levels, making them among the highest in the EU....
Euronews · Sep 21, 2026