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26.06.2025The Day Khamenei Claimed Victory

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This page is an archive of main headlines from France for 26.06.2025.

It displays 236 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

26.06.2025The Day Khamenei Claimed Victory
Iran's Supreme Leader broke his silence to declare victory over the United States, claiming American strikes were "not important at all" and that the US "gained nothing from this war." This contradicted Pentagon assertions of "historic success" against Iranian nuclear facilities. French media revealed Israeli ground commandos had conducted secret terrestrial operations inside Iran alongside the air strikes.

Domestically, Prime Minister Bayrou's pension reform negotiations collapsed completely, with unions and employers failing to reach agreement despite what he termed "remarkable progress." The Socialist Party maintained its no-confidence motion while Bayrou attempted to extend talks for several more weeks.

Violent storms killed two people including a 12-year-old child, forcing postponement of school exams. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne announced makeup sessions for affected students. Four southern departments were placed under orange heat alert as temperatures reached 37°C, part of an ongoing heatwave since June 19.
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00:14Storms Kill Two Children and Adults

The newspapers report that violent storms have killed at least two people in France - a 12-year-old boy in Tarn-et-Garonne and a 59-year-old man in Mayenne, both victims of falling trees (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien). The storms disrupted proceedings at the National Assembly and left thousands of households without electricity, with 57 departments placed under orange alert. In international news, Trump appears dominant at the NATO summit, displaying what Le Figaro describes as an "imperial" attitude toward docile allies. Meanwhile, Iran's cooperation with the IAEA on its nuclear program remains under scrutiny, with the agency's director general calling it an "obligation," while Trump announced US-Iran discussions scheduled for next week (Le Monde). The coverage also includes rapper Koba LaD's conviction to six years in prison for causing his friend's death in a September 2024 car accident (Le Point).
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04:13Deadly Storms Kill Two in France

The newspapers report deadly storms have killed at least two people in France, including a 12-year-old child in Tarn-et-Garonne and a 59-year-old man in Mayenne, both victims of falling trees during violent weather with winds exceeding 140 km/h (Le Figaro, BFMTV, Le Parisien). The storms, triggered by heat waves above 35°C, caused widespread power outages and material damage across the country. Meanwhile, Trump displays irritation over leaked Pentagon intelligence reports that question the effectiveness of US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, disputing assessments that nuance the success of the three-site bombardment (Le Monde). French media commentary suggests the Iranian strike represents a broader challenge to Europe's pacifist foundations, with Le Point arguing the "blow to the mullahs" reveals limits of European diplomatic approaches both within and beyond EU borders.
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06:00Deadly Storms Claim Two Lives

The newspapers report that violent storms killed two people in France overnight, including a 12-year-old boy in Tarn-et-Garonne and a man in Mayenne, both struck by falling trees during winds exceeding 140 km/h (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien, Le Figaro). Orange weather alerts have now been lifted across all departments, though 110,000 households lost electricity at the peak of the storms. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Bayrou addressed the National Assembly about the Iran-Israel conflict, acknowledging a "shift" toward a world dominated by force, as deputies debated France's Middle East policy without voting (Le Monde). The session saw left-wing criticism of the government's "variable geometry" approach to international law and far-right attacks on Macron's diplomatic inconsistency.
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« Que fait la France pour arrêter Nétanyahou ? », a dénoncé en substance la gauche mercredi, lors d’un débat organisé à la demande du groupe insoumis. Face à François Bayrou, la droite et l’extrême droite ont poussé pour un soutien total à Israël et aux États-Unis. Une rhétorique atlantiste à l’arrière-goût de guerre des civilisations.
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Emmanuel Razavi et Jean-Marie Montali publient « La Pieuvre de Téhéran » (Éditions du Cerf), une enquête dévoilant quarante ans de guerre secrète d’influence menée par la République islamique.
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07:48Deadly Storms Leave Two Dead

The newspapers report that violent storms killed two people in France overnight, including a 12-year-old boy in Tarn-et-Garonne and a man in Mayenne, with 17 injured and nearly 100,000 households still without power (BFMTV, Le Parisien). Meanwhile, political controversies escalate as a parliamentary investigator accuses Prime Minister Bayrou of "false testimony" regarding the Bétharram affair, demanding judicial intervention (France TV Info). France's debt burden reaches a new milestone at 114% of GDP, totaling 3,345.8 billion euros in the first quarter, as the government struggles to find necessary budget cuts (Le Figaro). International tensions continue with Washington stating it has no indication that Iran moved highly enriched uranium before American strikes on its nuclear facilities (Le Monde).
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09:02Storms Force Exam Cancellations

The newspapers report that violent storms killed two people in France, prompting Education Minister Elisabeth Borne to allow students who missed Thursday's brevet exams due to the weather to retake them (France TV Info, Le Figaro). The storms left trees fallen, power lines collapsed, and church buildings damaged across the country (BFMTV, Le Parisien). Meanwhile, France's debt crisis deepens as public debt reaches a record 114% of GDP, totaling 3,345.8 billion euros after rising by 40.5 billion in the first quarter alone (L'Express, Valeurs Actuelles). Political instability continues as Prime Minister François Bayrou faces growing pressure from fractures within his governing coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with Le Monde reporting the "disintegration of the common foundation" among his alliance partners.
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10:21Iranian Sleeper Cells Feared in America

The newspapers report on growing concerns about Iranian sleeper cells potentially operating in the United States following American strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities (France TV Info). French media examines Iran's broader influence operations, with Le Point exclusively covering "The Tehran Octopus," detailing methods Iran uses to spread its messages within France. Meanwhile, President Macron's diplomatic efforts on Iran, Gaza, and Ukraine face mounting obstacles, as Le Monde reports his unsuccessful push for nuclear negotiations with Tehran after the American and Israeli strikes. Domestically, a Nice court ordered the removal of Israeli flags from the city hall after pro-Palestinian activists filed legal challenges, while the prefect had also requested their removal (Le Figaro). France's debt crisis deepens as the Bank of France warns about record debt levels amid ongoing conflicts, with officials cautioning against "sleepwalking toward the debt wall" (Les Echos, Valeurs Actuelles).
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11:41Khamenei Claims Victory

The newspapers report that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei claimed victory following the ceasefire with Israel, stating that Iran "won" and that the United States received a "stinging slap" (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Figaro, Le Monde). Khamenei dismissed American strikes as "not important at all" and argued the US "gained nothing from this war," while also claiming Israel "nearly collapsed" during the conflict. Israeli officials, however, tell a different story, with Le Point reporting that Israel's political and military leadership express satisfaction with their strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, though some experts urge caution about the actual effectiveness. Meanwhile, France's Finance Ministry announced 5 billion euros in spending cuts to prevent further budget overruns, as the country's debt continues climbing to new heights (Les Echos).
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Des étudiants de la grande école de commerce française ont été épinglés en 2024 pour des vidéos islamophobes et des propos racistes ou colonialistes. Si l’établissement a serré la vis en interne, certains élèves restent marqués par la situation et parlent d’un « système qui s’auto-entretient ».
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A quoi ressemblerait le climat d’une France réchauffée de + 4 °C à la fin de ce siècle ? Lola Corre, climatologue à Météo-France et coautrice de deux rapports sur le climat futur en France, en décrit les impacts.
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13:09Ground Commandos Inside Iran

The newspapers report that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei doubled down on claims of victory, asserting the US "gained nothing from this war" and dismissing strikes on nuclear sites as "not important at all" while accusing Trump of "exaggerating" the impact (France TV Info). French media reveals new details about Israeli ground operations, with Tsahal acknowledging for the first time that commandos conducted secret terrestrial operations inside Iran, coordinated with Mossad to support air raids (Le Parisien). Domestically, Prime Minister Bayrou faces mounting skepticism as two-thirds of French citizens believe he won't finish the year in office, with polling showing harsh judgment on his failed pension negotiations though division remains on the Socialist no-confidence motion (Le Figaro). The conflict's broader impact emerges in eastern Turkey, where Iranian tourists seeking freedom and shopping in Van now include those fleeing the Tehran-Tel Aviv war (Libération).
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Lola Corre, climatologue à Météo-France et coautrice de deux rapports sur le climat futur en France, décrit les impacts d’une « France à 4 °C », c’est à dire réchauffée de + 4 °C à la fin de ce siècle.
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Lola Corre, climatologue à Météo-France et coautrice de deux rapports sur le climat futur en France, décrit les impacts d’une « France à 4 °C », c’est à dire réchauffée de + 4 °C à la fin de ce siècle.
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Le Guide suprême de la République islamique s’est exprimé, jeudi, pour se féliciter de la « victoire » de l’Iran après le cessez-le-feu avec Israël. Le président américain, lui, a maintenu que Téhéran n’avait pas pu déplacer son uranium hautement enrichi.
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Lola Corre, climatologue à Météo-France et coautrice de deux rapports sur le climat futur en France, décrit les impacts d’une « France à 4 °C », c’est à dire réchauffée de + 4 °C à la fin de ce siècle.
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14:28Orange Heat Alert Hits Southern France

The newspapers report that France faces a severe heatwave with four southern departments - Pyrénées-Orientales, Hérault, Gard, and Bouches-du-Rhône - placed under orange alert as temperatures reach 37°C, part of a heat wave affecting the country since June 19 (BFMTV, France TV Info). Climate scientists warn of a potential "France at +4°C" scenario by century's end, describing the devastating impacts of such warming (Le Monde). Meanwhile, a major corruption scandal rocks Marseille's anti-drug office, with the unit's chief placed under formal investigation and her deputy commissioner referred to court following confrontations with police internal affairs (Le Parisien). International developments include Russian forces capturing the strategic Shevchenko lithium deposit in Ukraine (Le Figaro), while Trump appears to be rebuilding ties with Jeff Bezos after his rupture with Elon Musk (Le Point).
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Le Guide suprême de la République islamique s’est exprimé, jeudi, pour se féliciter de la « victoire » de l’Iran après le cessez-le-feu avec Israël. Le président américain, lui, a maintenu que Téhéran n’avait pas pu déplacer son uranium hautement enrichi.
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Lola Corre, climatologue à Météo-France et coautrice de deux rapports sur le climat futur en France, décrit les impacts d’une « France à 4 °C », c’est à dire réchauffée de + 4 °C à la fin de ce siècle.
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Le Guide suprême de la République islamique s’est exprimé, jeudi, pour se féliciter de la « victoire » de l’Iran après le cessez-le-feu avec Israël. Le président américain, lui, a maintenu que Téhéran n’avait pas pu déplacer son uranium hautement enrichi.
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Le Guide suprême de la République islamique s’est exprimé, jeudi, pour se féliciter de la « victoire » de l’Iran après le cessez-le-feu avec Israël. Le président américain, lui, a maintenu que Téhéran n’avait pas pu déplacer son uranium hautement enrichi.
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15:16Bayrou's Pension Talks Collapse

The newspapers report that Prime Minister François Bayrou held a press conference at Matignon after his pension reform negotiations with unions and employers failed, with the Socialist Party filing a no-confidence motion against his government (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Parisien, Les Echos). Meanwhile, Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei continue contradicting each other over the recent strikes, with Trump claiming "nothing was evacuated" from Iranian nuclear sites before attacks, while Khamenei insists Washington "exaggerated" the impact of the strikes (Le Monde). France received a landmark condemnation from the European Court of Human Rights for discriminatory identity checks, marking the first time the country has been found guilty of racial profiling in police controls (Mediapart).
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Le Guide suprême de la République islamique s’est exprimé, jeudi, pour se féliciter de la « victoire » de l’Iran après le cessez-le-feu avec Israël. Le président américain, lui, a maintenu que Téhéran n’avait pas pu déplacer son uranium hautement enrichi.
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16:19Bayrou Claims Progress Without Deal

The newspapers report that Prime Minister François Bayrou acknowledged "progress" in pension reform negotiations despite failing to secure any signed agreement with unions and employers, with the Socialist Party filing a no-confidence motion against his government (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Monde, Les Echos). Bayrou indicated willingness to integrate "compromise provisions" into the social security budget while praising the "remarkably useful" work of social partners, though his position remains weakened by the negotiation failure. Meanwhile, French media examine whether Donald Trump could receive the Nobel Peace Prize, with Le Figaro analyzing his recent international work and self-promotion as an ideal candidate. Prison overcrowding reaches critical levels, with Le Parisien exclusively reporting on an internal note from Toulouse's prison director warning of record surpopulation effects.
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La ministre de la culture veut créer une grande holding de l’audiovisuel public. Radio France et bientôt France Télévisions entrent en grève. Dans « À l’air libre », retour sur une réforme au pas de course, qui fait craindre une mise au pas éditoriale et des coupes budgétaires.
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17:53Bayrou's Pension Gambit Fails

The newspapers report that Prime Minister François Bayrou claims "progress" in pension reform negotiations while acknowledging two key disagreements remain on early retirement for arduous work conditions (BFMTV, Libération, L'Obs). The Socialist Party maintains its no-confidence motion despite Bayrou's attempts to extend talks and his promise to bring the matter to Parliament in autumn (France TV Info, Les Echos). Meanwhile, Le Monde reports Pentagon celebrations of "historic success" in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth contradicting earlier US intelligence reports that suggested limited damage. French intelligence services requested 99,000 surveillance devices last year, averaging 270 daily requests for hacking and monitoring operations (Le Figaro). Culture Minister Rachida Dati faces strikes at Radio France and France Télévisions over her proposed audiovisual public service reforms, with critics alleging she "hates public broadcasting" (Mediapart).
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Vingt mois après le début de l’offensive israélienne, la faim fait de plus en plus de ravages dans la bande de Gaza, et les agences onusiennes alertent sur un risque imminent de famine généralisée aux conséquences dramatiques.
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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Le ministre des finances est accusé par des parlementaires de tous bords d’avoir cédé face au lobby bancaire pour détricoter une mesure empêchant la fraude fiscale, dite « CumCum », des banques. Dans une note que Mediapart a pu consulter, l’administration fiscale lui avait pourtant déconseillé de le faire.
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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ÉDITO. Ce n’est plus ce qu’on dit qui indigne, mais le besoin d’être indigné. L'humoriste en a fait les frais pour un jeu de mots croustillant sur la traversée de Greta Thunberg et Rima Hassan vers Gaza.
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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19:45Pentagon Celebrates Nuclear Strike Success

The newspapers report that severe storms hit France Wednesday night, with BFMTV examining whether climate change increases storm frequency and intensity following a "derecho" phenomenon that caused significant damage. Domestically, Marine Le Pen publicly asks Jordan Bardella to prepare for the 2027 presidential race, marking the first time she's suggested her protégé could "take the torch" (Le Figaro). Prime Minister Bayrou faces criticism for proceeding with pension reforms despite failed negotiations, with Le Parisien describing his approach as "telling himself a fable" while he promises to integrate certain provisions into the social security budget. International coverage focuses on Pentagon celebrations of strikes against Iranian nuclear sites, with Netanyahu seizing the moment to expand Israel's peace agreements beyond the 2020 Abraham Accords (Le Monde, France TV Info). Finance Minister Éric Lombard draws parliamentary criticism across party lines for allegedly yielding to banking lobbies and dismantling anti-fraud measures against "CumCum" tax schemes, despite fiscal administration warnings (Mediapart).
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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Pete Hegseth a répété que le programme nucléaire iranien avait été détruit, jeudi, démentant des médias qui avaient dit le contraire en se basant sur un rapport préliminaire du renseignement américain. Pour Benyamin Nétanyahou, la guerre avec l’Iran est désormais une occasion « d’élargir les accords de paix ».
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Auteur du mythique générique de «Mission : Impossible», le prolifique pianiste argentin navigua du jazz à la bossa en passant par le symphonique, créant des atmosphères nouvelles pour le cinéma et la télévision. Il est mort à 93 ans.
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