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Founded: 1826
Ownership
Le Figaro is published by Société du Figaro, the core of Groupe Figaro, which is controlled by the Dassault family's Dassault Group (Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault). The late industrialist and conservative senator Serge Dassault took control of publisher Socpresse from the Hersant family between 2004 and 2006, and the Dassault family holding still owns the paper (roughly 80% via Groupe Figaro). The Dassault Group's primary business is aerospace/defence (Dassault Aviation).
Funding
Financed commercially through advertising, newsstand sales and a growing digital subscription/paywall business, plus diversified revenue from Groupe Figaro's classifieds and lifestyle properties. It also benefits from France's general press-aid subsidies available to all national dailies.
Affiliation & stance
Editorially conservative and centre-right, long the reference paper of the French right, but it is privately and commercially owned by an industrial family with no party or state control over its newsroom. That private ownership and commercial funding make it INDEPENDENT, despite a clear right-leaning editorial line.
Editorial lean
- Our estimate
- Lean Right
- Measured from coverage
- Centerbased on 494
84/100
Factual
76/100
Objective
864
Articles
864
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In 15 regions of Russia, restrictions on the sale of fuel were introduced for 24 hours
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An American gets the maximum amount of recovery time at Wimbledon.
The article discusses the scheduling of the first-round doubles match at Wimbledon involving American tennis player Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams against the Argentine-Colombian pair Solana Sierra and Camila Osorio. The match was initially scheduled for Thursday and Friday but has been postponed due to Serena's injury during her singles match. Tournament organizer Andy Murray (likely a misstatement, as Andy Murray is a British player, and the correct name might be someone like Ashley Barker or another official) stated they are giving Serena as much time as possible to recover. They ruled out postponing the match to later dates unless necessary for safety or tournament flow. The match is expected to take place on a larger court to accommodate the large crowd attracted by Serena and Venus, who are major stars. Serena returned to professional tennis after four years, but she lost her first singles match and injured her knee. She did not attend a press conference afterward due to health reasons and expressed her commitment to participating in the doubles event. Serena and Venus have won six doubles titles together, including a title in 2016.
Top 14: The verdict is in, Stade Toulousain fined €2.88 million for salary cap breaches
The Stade Toulousain, the reigning four-time French championship winner in Top 14 rugby, has been fined a total of 2.88 million euros by the disciplinary committee for repeated violations of the salary cap rules over three seasons and breaches of transparency and cooperation obligations. The fine includes 1.83 million euros for exceeding the salary cap and 1 million euros for failing to meet transparency requirements. This follows previous sanctions against the club for similar issues. During a recent hearing, the club was required to explain its financial practices for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2024-2025 seasons. Specific cases included the undisclosed contract of player Anthony Jelonch with a partner company and bonuses awarded to players after the 2025 final that were not properly accounted for under the salary cap regulations.
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At least two people were killed and eight injured in Russian air strikes on the Sumy region and Kryvyj Rih in Ukraine during the night of Thursday to Friday, according to Ukrainian authorities. This follows a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv earlier in the week which killed at least 30 people and injured around 100 others. In response to the attacks, Ukraine conducted missile strikes on Belgorod in Russia, causing a fire at an energy facility and killing one woman, according to Russian media. The overnight strike on the city of Romny in the Sumy region hit a residential building, killing two women and injuring a man, reported regional administrator Oleh Hryhorov via Telegram. Another seven people were injured in a missile strike on Kryvyj Rih, according to military city administrator Oleksandr Vilkul. In Kyiv, teams discovered three more dead bodies during the night, bringing the total number of victims to 30, according to Reuters citing Ukrainian health authorities. Kyiv's military administrator Tymur Tkačenko stated that the attack injured 99 people. Moscow claimed the extensive attack was a response to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, including those carried
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Masculinist influencer Paffman on trial in December for rape and murder
The French news outlet Le Figaro reports that influencer Paffman, known for his 'masculinist' views, is set to appear before a court in December on charges including incitement to violence and murder. The case stems from a TikTok live stream where he expressed a desire to carry out a mass shooting. Investigations confirmed the videos were posted by Paffman, who is already under investigation since August 2025 for similar content. He was arrested at his home and placed in custody, admitting to the actions but claiming they were intended to create attention. Authorities have linked his accounts to the alleged offenses and imposed restrictions on his social media usage. The article notes the rise of masculinist ideology in France, which promotes male supremacy and criticizes feminist movements.
France: Eleven people killed in plane crash near Nancy
An aviation accident occurred near Nancy, France, resulting in the deaths of eleven people, including five skydiving instructors, five students, and the pilot. The incident took place on June 28, involving a small Pilatus aircraft registered in Germany. The plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Nancy-Essey airport, landing approximately 300 meters off the runway in a grassy area near residential zones and roads. All individuals aboard perished, with no reported casualties on the ground. The French Interior Minister and local authorities described the event as shocking, noting that some families witnessed the crash, adding to the psychological trauma. Investigations into the cause, which remain unclear, are being led by the French Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) and the Bureau of Accidents and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA). Experts suggest possible causes such as engine failure, passenger imbalance, or pilot illness, particularly due to high temperatures. While the aircraft did not have a black box, investigators may use video footage from smartphones or witnesses to determine the cause.
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EN DIRECT - Aude, Canet-en-Roussillon : les incendies se multiplient dans le sud de la France
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I felt that he had this breath in him: Philippe Aghion would see Sébastien Lecornu at the Élysée
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Morocco, Brazil and Paraguay advance to Round of 16
The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup featured several dramatic moments, with Morocco, Brazil, and Paraguay advancing to the Round of 16. Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a thrilling penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, with Ismael Saibari scoring the decisive spot-kick. This marked the Netherlands' earliest exit from the World Cup. Meanwhile, Brazil secured its progression with a win against Japan. In another unexpected result, Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout, winning 4-3. This was a significant upset, especially for Germany, who have struggled in recent tournaments. Paraguay's victory was celebrated widely in their home country, highlighting their underdog status compared to Germany's reputation as a football powerhouse.
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