An investigation has revealed that powerful Israeli spyware, capable of tracking millions of phones, was secretly sold and deployed to major French companies, including a subsidiary of luxury giant LVMH, although LVMH states it ultimately abandoned its use. This highlights the growing presence of 'cyber-mercenary' solutions in the private sector.

Mediapart: Powerful Spyware Deployed for LVMH

An Israeli spyware tool capable of geolocating millions of phones was secretly sold in France to major companies, including a subsidiary of LVMH, though the luxury giant claims to have ultimately abandoned its use.

Mediapart: 'Cyber-mercenary' Solutions in French Companies

A geolocation tool called Webloc, developed by former Israeli military personnel and banned by Facebook, has been introduced to the French private market, with French companies reportedly using these 'cyber-mercenary' solutions.

Wildfires have intensified dramatically in the Var region, with the Gros Bessillon fire reigniting, spreading rapidly, and burning over 1,000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of 2,500 people. Officials describe the fire's intensity as 'defying understanding,' prompting the deployment of additional firefighters. In contrast, the wildfire situation in Gironde is reported as stable, with rail traffic gradually resuming.

Le Monde: Wildfires in Var: 2,500 evacuated, 1,000 hectares burned, more firefighters…

The situation in the Var region remains active with the Gros Bessillon fire having burned 1,250 hectares, leading to the evacuation of 2,500 people, and additional firefighters are being deployed.

Le Figaro: Wildfires in France: No New Area Impacted in Var, Fire Contained in Gironde

Wildfires continue to rage in France, with reinforcements sent to the Var region where the Gros Bessillon fire has reignited and is spreading rapidly. The fire in Gironde is reported to be contained but not yet fixed.

Le Figaro: Wildfires in France: The Fire in Var 'Defies Understanding' and Covered 1000…

A significant wildfire in the Var region has covered 1000 hectares, leading to the evacuation of 2500 people, with officials describing its intensity as 'defying understanding'.

Le Monde: Gironde prefect and fire chief recount ten days of fighting fires

The prefect of Gironde and the head of the department's firefighters share their experiences and decisions made during ten days of battling a major wildfire.

The Nounou-Top childcare platform is under scrutiny as two families have filed lawsuits alleging sexual violence against their children by babysitters found through the service. The platform itself is also facing an investigation into deceptive commercial practices.

Mediapart: Childcare Platform Nounou-Top Faces Sexual Violence Allegations

Two families have filed lawsuits against babysitters found via the Nounou-Top platform for alleged sexual violence against their children, while the platform itself is under investigation for deceptive commercial practices.

Employees and young residents of a child protection facility in Saverne, Alsace, have reported instances of violence and a severe lack of supervision, attributing these critical issues to management failures and insufficient funding.

Mediapart: Children in Foster Care Denounce Violence in Alsace

Employees and young residents of a child protection facility in Saverne, Alsace, have reported violence and severe lack of supervision, attributing the issues to management failures and underfunding.