November 25, 2025 – France Headlines

1EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : « Beaucoup de choses justes ont été prises en compte » à Genève, se félicite Volodymyr Zelensky

Story gist: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Geneva talks on the Ukraine war, stating many just points were addressed. The White House denied favoritism toward Russia in a US plan for Ukraine. French firm Thales fell in the Cac 40 as investors bet on conflict resolution soon.
Left
Plan américain pour l’Ukraine : la Maison Blanche conteste tout favoritisme envers la Russie
— Libération
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Center
Thales lanterne rouge du Cac 40, « certains investisseurs sont de plus en plus convaincus que le conflit sera résolu dans les mois à venir
— Les Echos
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Libération emphasizes White House rejection of Russia favoritism, framing US support protectively for Ukraine. Center Les Echos highlights economic angle with Thales stock drop amid investor expectations of swift resolution, neutral on politics. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential skepticism toward negotiations or Zelensky’s optimism.

2Promesse d’embauche et amende réglée sur 238 ans… Comment Ouaihid Ben Faïza a obtenu la permission de sortir qui fait polémique

Story gist: Ouaihid Ben Faïza, a convicted drug trafficker, received temporary prison release permission in France after securing a job promise and agreeing to pay a fine over 238 years. His lawyer stated he was returning without incident.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
“Il est bien dans le train du retour” : l’avocate du narcotrafiquant en permission assure sur RTL qu'”il n’y a pas eu d’incident”
— RTL.fr
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Right
Promesse d’embauche et amende réglée sur 238 ans… Comment Ouaihid Ben Faïza a obtenu la permission de sortir qui fait polémique
— Le Figaro
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Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets cover the story, omitting progressive perspectives on prison reform or rehabilitation. Center RTL emphasizes the lawyer’s assurances of a smooth return and no incidents, using a neutral, reassuring tone. Right-leaning Le Figaro sensationalizes the job promise and 238-year fine repayment, framing the release as highly controversial and questionable.

3Mère suspectée de l’empoisonnement de ses filles : un homme surpris en train d’enregistrer les débats

Story gist: In Mont-de-Marsan, France, Maylis Daubon stands trial accused of poisoning her daughters. A man was caught recording the court proceedings.
Left
“Syndrome de Munchhausen par procuration” : à Mont-de-Marsan, Maylis Daubon jugée pour l’empoisonnement de sa fille
— Marianne
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Center
Menteuse, innocente ? Accusée d’avoir empoisonné ses filles, cette mère affichait un CV en or qui « prête à confusion »
— Ouest-France
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Marianne frames the story clinically, citing ‘Munchausen syndrome by proxy’ and focusing on the poisoning trial. Center Ouest-France emphasizes ambiguity, questioning if the accused mother is a ‘liar or innocent’ and highlighting her impressive CV that ‘lends to confusion.’ No right-leaning coverage; conservative perspective absent.

4Les profs étrillent les propositions citoyennes sur les temps de l’enfant

Story gist: French teachers criticized proposals from a citizens’ convention on children’s schedules. Parents and government ministers also reacted to the proposals.
Left
Les profs étrillent les propositions citoyennes sur les temps de l’enfant
— Le HuffPost
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Center
Rythmes de l’enfant : enseignants, parents et ministres réagissent aux propositions de la convention citoyenne
— Ouest-France
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning Le HuffPost frames teachers ‘slamming’ citizen proposals with confrontational tone emphasizing criticism. Center Ouest-France neutrally reports reactions from teachers, parents, and ministers for balance. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting conservative views on education policy or citizen initiatives.

5Qui a la plus grosse réserve de militaires en Europe ? La réponse en carte

Story gist: A map compares military reserve sizes across European countries. French media report on President Macron’s plans for military service, survival kits, and defense budget increases.
Left
Vidéo. Service militaire, kit de survie, budget : comment Macron prépare la France à la guerre
— L’Humanité
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Center
Le service militaire, une nouvelle servitude pour les armées ?
— Ouest-France
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning L’Humanité frames Macron’s initiatives as preparing France for war, with alarmist tone emphasizing militarization. Center Ouest-France questions military service as ‘new servitude’ for armies, highlighting skepticism and burdens. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting potential pro-defense or national security supportive angles.