Even though every healing journey is unique, all psychotherapies follow a few major, unavoidable stages. Several signs can help determine when the time has come to close the door of a therapist’s office.

After the betrayal, some couples choose to stay together — learning again to trust, to love, to confide in each other. Between invisible wounds and intimate reconstruction, the path to reconciliation is forged together.

To mark the 40th anniversary of the Schengen Area, the European Union is relaunching the DiscoverEU programme. More than 40,000 18-year-olds, including 5,540 French citizens, will be able to travel across Europe by train, free of charge, from spring 2026.

Biological weapons, nuclear weapons… Beneficial in many areas, AI could also facilitate access to deadly technologies for terrorist groups.

Long a symbol of a well-managed and prosperous beach tourism industry, Mauritius is now questioning its hotel model. While resorts are no longer as enticing as they once were, a new generation of entrepreneurs is quietly attempting to reinvent hospitality — and perhaps even the whole narrative of the island itself.

A recent study shows that a majority of French people say they would be ready to take part in a digital break in January, alongside — or instead of — giving up alcohol.

The idea of someone breaking in and moving into a house sends shivers down the spines of homeowners. Yet, many admit they don’t adequately protect their property. Going on vacation soon? Owning a second home? Here are some experts’ recommendations.

Residents of the Cuban capital are hanging on U.S. President Donald Trump’s every decision, in an atmosphere of distrust and fear.

Respect, dialogue and balance rather than impulsiveness and passion. In the Scandinavian country, love is not something to be trifled with — it is experienced pragmatically. For the better? Here are some firsthand accounts.

Five years after seizing power, General Min Aung Hlaing is seeking to normalize his grip on a Myanmar torn apart by civil war.

The United States purchased 40% of its current territory from other nations, and the purchase of Louisiana from France was the best deal in its entire history.

LA CHRONIQUE D’ÉTIENNE DE MONTETY -La journaliste brosse un portrait affectueux et touchant de son père, qui dirigea le Cadre noir.

In France, between 8 and 11 million people regularly support a loved one, often an elderly parent, who has lost autonomy. But when, within a group of siblings, only one child ends up in charge of everything, the caregiver role can also become a zone of economic and family risk.

Being in a position of power encourages us to take action... but it can also lead us to impose our will without considering the consequences for others.

The Catatumbo region, one of Colombia’s main coca-producing areas, has become the scene of violent clashes between two guerrilla groups that have turned to drug trafficking. One of them, the ELN, operates on both sides of the border with Venezuela, and is seeking to establish total control over the territory.

Over Christmas 1941, in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, Free France successfully stood up to Franklin Roosevelt’s United States. Essayist Raphaël Llorca, who has just published an article in Le Grand Continent on this little-known “Gaullist moment,” draws lessons for understanding Donald Trump’s ambitions in Greenland.

Hailed as “digital natives,” members of the Gen Z often fall far short of the promises made about their tech skills.

Attracted by professional opportunities, quality of life and safety, an increasing number of French people are choosing Dubai as their new home. But many see this adventure as a stepping stone, rather than a permanent move.

Even as classic cocktails such as margaritas and old fashioneds are making a remarkable comeback, bartenders are turning to highly advanced techniques to improve precision while reducing service times.

You sleep eight hours a night and still wake up exhausted? That’s normal: sleep is only one of the seven types of rest your body needs.

Moscow has accused Ukraine of targeting this outsized residence in a drone attack in Valdai. The property is owned not only by the Russian Federation but also, privately, by a company controlled by a close associate of the Kremlin’s master.

To encourage farmers to settle on its land, Ouessant (also known as Ushant) has launched numerous initiatives. Today the French island at the southwestern end of the English Channel boasts a market gardener, a family of livestock farmers, a brewer and a beekeeper.

Friendship apps are booming. Women aged 50 and over are placing this sincere connection, an antidote to loneliness, at the heart of their lives. Could friends even dethrone romantic relationships?

The world’s largest technology show is once again putting artificial intelligence front and center. Ahead of the official opening, several hundred startups unveiled their prototypes and new products on Sunday evening.

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, research is now exploring vaccines capable not only of preventing infections, but also of treating other diseases.

More and more young adults are choosing to quit drinking alcohol — without giving up partying. From family dinner tables to rugby locker rooms, they are questioning a social norm long considered indisputable and redefining the boundaries of conviviality.

Washington’s military operation against the Venezuelan president has dealt a final blow to international law — already fractured by Russia’s aggression against its neighbors and by the global return of force as a political instrument everywhere except in Europe.

The spectacular intervention that led to the capture of the Venezuelan leader was the result of months of preparation by several elite units of the U.S. military.

A professor of psychiatry and a philosopher offer guidance on setting goals that can truly drive you this year.

AI systems are now feeding on their own output. Between data contamination and stylistic homogenization, researchers and linguists are sounding the alarm.

U.S. actor George Clooney, became a French citizen, along with his family, at the end of December. Since 2021, he has lived in a lavish estate tucked into the hills above Brignoles, in Provence. His arrival — and now his naturalization — has been warmly welcomed by local residents and the town council.

When the heart takes over, reason falters. Three men confide in the moral struggle of desiring their sister-in-law.

From savings accounts to gold and life insurance, parents are multiplying investment strategies to give their children a solid financial headstart, reflecting a growing desire to plan ahead.

Seeking appeasement, as Pope Leo XIV does, must not mean sidestepping the hard questions that will ultimately demand answers.

Debt, environmental crisis, insecurity... More and more French citizens feel overwhelmed by problems and believe that the state is no longer up to snuff. To prevent a collapse, some would be willing to see an authoritarian leader come to power, even if it means sacrificing democracy.

As women-only spaces multiply across France, a petition advocating for female-only carriages on commuter trains has already drawn more than 31,000 signatures.

While Europe is keeping a close eye on the U.S.-China rivalry, the United Arab Emirates is quietly — and quickly — positioning itself at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Vladimir Putin recently declared that Russia was “ready” if Europe “wants war.” This statement was perceived as a threat by many French citizens already concerned about drone flights over Europe and the speech given by the French army’s Chief of Staff.

As AI-generated voice cloning advances, professional voice actors increasingly fear for their livelihoods. In this fast-shifting landscape, one question looms large: is the threat genuine, or merely a fantasy?

The French word for Christmas, “Noël” — which also boasts Christian roots — seems to be slowly falling out of use.

As Europeans prepare themselves for the possibility of a military confrontation with Russia, a study by the French Institute of International Relations (Ifri) compares the combined forces of the 30 European NATO countries with Moscow’s capabilities.

Recognizable from Lindt’s commercials, the master chocolatiers have long intrigued consumers. One of the eight global experts offered Le Figaro a glimpse into the craft on a recent trip to Paris.

To boost soldiers’ morale, during WWII some 2,000 Steinway & Sons pianos were parachuted on the front lines. Swedish artist Tarik Kiswanson decided to stage this extraordinary slice of history in a performance at the Swedish Institute in Paris.

Messaging apps to communicate with their customers, job postings, client-list resales: a new report from France’s Observatory for Drugs and Addictive Behaviors (OFDT) lays out a striking picture of how illicit dealers operate online.

Olivier Janssens is promising tens of millions of dollars to build a luxury eco-paradise with its own rules on the small island of Nevis in the Caribbean Sea.

Crossing borders to slow down time with young blood: some French people are giving it a try. Between futuristic promises, lucrative business, and the quest for eternal youth, this increasingly less-confidential phenomenon reveals much about the new obsession with longevity.

The French federation of private nurseries is defending the idea of a proposed law that would allow children’s noise to be differentiated from real noise.

A wolf searching for new territory has recently been spotted near Paris, in Seine-et-Marne. A boon for naturalists, but a threat to farmers and hunters.

A potential Japanese military mobilization to defend Taipei, hinted at by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, would significantly complicate Beijing’s strategic calculations.

The idea of waking up one day as a talented musician, painter, or mathematician may seem like pure science fiction. But while such cases are still rare, they do happen — and neuroscience is starting to help us shed light on the mystery.