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October 19, 2026 · Today's edition
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The National Assembly votes Tuesday on the 2027 budget's revenue section, with the RN's 122 deputies as kingmakers, a censure threat hanging over 49.3, and debt at a record 119% of GDP.
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Culture
An open letter from France's biggest directors warns the 2027 budget could cut the support that keeps French cinema alive — and raises an old question about what America and France each choose to pay for.
Pickleball
The Humana APP Louisville Open runs October 15–18 with free admission, pro mixed doubles Friday, and Championship Sunday on ESPN+ — plus a free all-ages festival downtown.
News & Politics
France's parliament approved its EU budget contribution for 2027, but the vote exposed how fragile the consensus behind Europe's next seven-year budget really is.
Pétanque
This weekend at Cagnes-sur-Mer, 512 teams play the Europétanque des Alpes-Maritimes — the final big National before the World Championships in Thailand.
Pickleball
The Toys "R" Us PPA Finals wrapped the 2025-26 season in San Clemente. Ben Johns went undefeated, Waters swept doubles, and the kids announced themselves.
Pétanque
France's women brought home four European medals in 2026 and not one title. A club player weighs what all that silver and bronze is worth.
News & Politics
The rejection motion failed, the revenue debate is open, Mélenchon has a counter-plan, students are still blocking schools, and the IMF is watching. A dry look at the numbers behind France's autumn of discontent.
Culture
France falls back on October 25, America a week later. For seven days the Atlantic gets one hour wider — and every family call becomes a math problem.
News & Politics
The European Commission proposed a one-year delay to its methane rules for oil and gas imports after pressure from France and the United States. Climate groups call it a betrayal; industry calls it reality.
Pickleball
The PPA Tour Finals have taken over Life Time Rancho San Clemente, with pool play deciding who survives to the semifinals — and the early results already include an upset and a brand-new partnership.
Culture
In France you go to the cinéma; in America you go to the movies. Same screen, different religion — reserved seats, popcorn buckets, subtitles, and the great debate over talking during the film.
Pétanque
Dylan Rocher and Jean-Pierre Subrenat won the US Open of Pétanque's Concours A for the second straight year, beating Mamitiana Raherison and Rija Ramampiandra in a cold, rain-slicked final at Pier A Park in Hoboken.
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