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United States: corruption rivals inflation, while allegations against Kushner remain disputedAs the midterm elections approach, 60% of American voters say they are extremely concerned about government corruption. The allegations against Jared Kushner, however, are disputed and have not been independently verified.
J. K. Rowling and trans rights: how a position became a political campaignSince 2019, J. K. Rowling has moved from commenting on social media to funding legal action. Her journey sheds light on a British disagreement in which sex-based rights, gender identity and protection from discrimination intersect without being one and the same.
After Pleyel, Hervé Vilard continues his tour: at 80, the audience remains his driving forceHis Paris concert on 25 October is over, but Hervé Vilard’s return to the stage continues. The artist links this new chapter to words, musicians and, above all, the connection with the audience.
1958: what the ‘de Gaulle method’ owes to Parliament, the referendum and the Pinay-Rueff planCharles de Gaulle’s return in 1958 is often summed up as the authority of one man. The chronology, however, shows a more collective method: a parliamentary mandate, popular approval and economic expertise.
In Marseille, Macron admits a failure to anticipate events — without naming anyone responsibleOn 26 October, Emmanuel Macron admitted that there had not been enough police officers during the violence on 17 October. However, he defended the measures taken on the 24th and put off political responses and questions of accountability.
After Trappes, gatherings announced through to 3 NovemberGatherings on 26 October took place in dozens of towns and cities. Further events are announced through to 3 November: here is the calendar that is still relevant, and the facts that have been established.
Jordan Bardella re-elected as RN leader: what his score does not settleThe only candidate, Jordan Bardella received 98.98% of votes cast at the RN congress. The result measures his internal control, not the truth of the writings attributed to him or their electoral impact.
After Trappes, Audrey Pulvar challenges media coverage of racismA signatory of an opinion piece published on 27 October, Audrey Pulvar criticises the words used by some media outlets. The judicial facts and the debate over their responsibility must remain distinct.
Jean Amrouche: the interview serial, a work in two voicesIn 1949, his conversations with André Gide established a serial format on the radio in which preparation mattered as much as conversation. The archives help us understand the method.
Ibeyi: with Offering, independence is built togetherReleased on 26 June 2026, the duo’s fourth album marks a new chapter: their own label, new producers and a different way of writing together.
Mobil Home: Florent Marchet draws on encounters to write about precarityIn the song that gives the album its name, Florent Marchet connects precarious housing with lives he has encountered. His interview with La Face B sheds light on his character-building process.
France: leave for victims of sexual violence remains under debateThe measure passed on 13 October distinguishes between employees and public-sector workers. It remains a proposal, while current obligations regarding harassment remain in force.