Le Monde digital news application

Le Monde is a prestige daily newspaper founded in 1944 at the request of General Charles de Gaulle. It is widely considered the newspaper of record in France.

The brand has successfully transitioned into the digital era, offering mobile applications and web subscriptions that provide deep literary and political analysis, as seen in the article displayed regarding Rebecca West's literary work. While the software and content are developed in France, the physical hardware on which it is consumed, such as the smartphone shown, is typically manufactured globally through complex supply chains.

Today, the brand is owned by the Groupe Le Monde company, which is controlled by independent owners including the Le Monde Libre holding company and its staff shareholders' pole, ensuring its editorial independence.