Le Monde

• Cyprus signs deal to host French soldiers on island

  The island nation's president, Nikos Christodoulides, expressed hope that the accord would strengthen bilateral defense ties and cooperation between the two countries, particularly at a time of heightened security concerns as conflicts ravage the wider region.

• In Israel, questions and fears mount after military escalation

  According to the media and the opposition, Israel is facing decisive days that go far beyond the personal fate of Benjamin Netanyahu or the country's historic alliance with the United States.

• Alone in Algiers: The activists fighting to preserve the Hirak movement's legacy

  'Resisting a repressive regime (3/3). Six years after the end of the pro-democracy movement that shook the country, judicial harassment continues to target those still seeking to promote freedom of expression.

• France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet program, German government says

  Abandoning the project will be a blow to efforts by European countries to cooperate more closely on defense and to present a united front as they contend with a hostile Russia and souring ties with the United States.

• Talented flutist turned epidemiology engineer stands trial for joining IS with her family

  Under her husband's influence, Camille F. moved to Syria, where she spent nine years enduring war and loss before being repatriated with her five children in 2022. She is standing trial in Paris starting Monday.