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Ecologists Suspend Yannick Jadot Amid Internal Rifts. Yannick Jadot faces suspension by the Ecologists after backing Raphaël Glucksmann and joining a divisive October debate, exposing fractures within environmental factions.

Goncourt Academy Pulls Novel Over AI Text Use. Thélyson Orélien's novel is removed by the Goncourt Academy due to concerns over AI-generated content, marking institutional pushback against AI literature.

Pope Léon XIV Kicks Off Historic France Visit. The pope begins a four-day visit with a presidential welcome and major Paris events centered on peace, AI, and Church renewal, spotlighting government engagement with the Church.

Rising Prices Stoke Fears of Gilets Jaunes Revival. Soaring food, fuel, and heating costs in France raise alarms over a potential comeback of Gilets jaunes protests as citizens face severe economic pressures.

Pope’s Visit Signals Catholicism’s Resurgence in France. Pope Léon XIV’s visit draws massive religious gatherings, highlighting a surprising revival of Catholicism despite historical declines and renewed public faith.