ouest-france.fr media bias and reliability
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What ouest-france.fr has been covering
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France's public debt is projected to reach a record 121.7% of GDP in 2027, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. This increase is attributed to a persistently high deficit, with a deficit of 5.4% of GDP forecast for 2026.
ouest-france.fr reported it asBudget: France's Public Debt Will Rise to 121.7 per Cent of GDP in 2027, a Record (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
ouest-france.fr reported it asDonald Trump Announces that He Has Obtained "Permanent Control" over Greenland's Security (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
ouest-france.fr reported it asInflation "Too High" Pushes the Fed to Tighten the Screw and Brave Trump (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
ouest-france.fr reported it asHere's What to Expect From Ursula Von Der Leyen's Speech in the European Parliament This Wednesday (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
ouest-france.fr reported it asDrone Shot Down by NATO over Lithuania: What We Know (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries have significantly reduced the country's diesel production. Three of Russia's six largest diesel-producing refineries cut production or halted operations entirely in September due to damage from these strikes.
ouest-france.fr reported it asWar in Ukraine: Kiev Will Take "De-Escalation Measures" if Russia Does the Same, Says Volodymyr Zelensky (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
An Indonesian passenger ship carrying 243 people has been reported missing after losing contact on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The vessel was travelling from Surabaya, East Java, to Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, and its last known position was in the Java Sea. Rescuers have launched a search operation.
ouest-france.fr reported it asIndonesia: Lost Contact with a Ferry Carrying 243 People (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
AI company Anthropic reported that a group in northern Yemen used its Claude chatbot to develop guidance software for weapons, including a guided rocket and a ballistic missile. The company banned the accounts after detecting the activity.
ouest-france.fr reported it asWar in the Middle East: Anthropic's AI Was Used to Develop Teleguided Weapons in Yemen (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter-long embroidery from the 11th century, has arrived in London for an exhibition at the British Museum. Tickets have sold out for months, with the museum anticipating one million visitors before the exhibition closes in July 2027. The tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
ouest-france.fr reported it asThe Bayeux Tapestry Already Star of the British Museum in London (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Eight Indonesian airports, including Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta and Halim Perdanakusuma, were closed on 7 September due to ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. The transport ministry reported 170,000 people were affected by flight cancellations.
ouest-france.fr reported it asIndonesia: 170,000 Passengers Blocked by Volcanic Eruption, Eight Airports Closed, Including Jakarta (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
The Anak Krakatau volcano erupted on September 4-5, 2026, with an ash column observed by satellite. Loud booms were heard up to 150km away, and Indonesian authorities placed the volcano under Alert Level III, prohibiting access within a 3km radius.
ouest-france.fr reported it asIndonesia: 170,000 Passengers Blocked by Volcanic Eruption, Eight Airports Closed, Including Jakarta (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Jamaica is to file a petition with King Charles III seeking legal guidance on slavery reparations. The petition asks the King to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council concerning the legality of slavery and the UK's obligation. The delegation will also discuss the repatriation of cultural artefacts.
ouest-france.fr reported it asEsclavage: Jamaica to Apply for Repairs to the United Kingdom (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The talks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a potential ceasefire, while Russian missiles struck airports near Kyiv.
ouest-france.fr reported it asCARTE. War in Ukraine: Continuation of the Conflict This Winter, Suspension of Strikes on Kiev... (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to use maps that more accurately represent the true relative sizes of countries and continents. The move, driven by African nations, seeks to correct distortions caused by the centuries-old Mercator projection.
ouest-france.fr reported it asCarte. How the UN Wants to Redraw the Map of the World (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
A genetically modified pig kidney functioned in a human patient for a record 271 days, allowing the individual to avoid dialysis while awaiting a human transplant. The results were published in The Lancet by doctors from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
ouest-france.fr reported it asRegistry: a Patient Lives 271 Days with a Pig Kidney, a World Record (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Argentine President Javier Milei announced sanctions against companies involved in oil projects near the Falkland Islands and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego. The moves come amid renewed tensions over the islands' sovereignty, fueled by remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump.
ouest-france.fr reported it asJavier Milei Says He Feels "Favourable Winds" for Argentina's Claims on the Falklands (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
French President Emmanuel Macron is in London to view the Bayeux Tapestry with King Charles III and meet UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. They will discuss migration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and UK-EU relations. The tapestry is on loan from France for a 10-month exhibition.
ouest-france.fr reported it asIN IMAGES. Tapestry of Bayeux: Charles III, Camilla and the Couple Macron Inaugurated the Exhibition at the British Museum (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
A United Nations report published on September 2, 2026, states that global temperatures are likely to exceed the 1.5°C warming threshold within a few years. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) calls for rapid emissions cuts and carbon removal to limit damage.
ouest-france.fr reported it asThe UN Calls on the World to Face the "Reality" of Exceeding Warming Beyond 1.5°C (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated the US will respond forcefully to Iranian attacks on American bases in Jordan and the UAE. The exchange of fire follows a US strike on Iran's Larak Island, with both sides issuing threats of further action.
ouest-france.fr reported it asWar in the Middle East: Iran Hits Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, Rising oil... (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
Germany accused Russia of a drone attack at Leipzig airport on August 4-5. Russian President Vladimir Putin denied involvement, suggesting Germany fabricated evidence to address domestic political issues. Germany closed Russia's consulate and cultural center in Bonn and summoned its ambassador.
ouest-france.fr reported it asGermany Accuses Russia of Being Behind the Explosive Drone at Leipzig Airport (opens ouest-france.fr in a new tab)
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- Reports listed
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- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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