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French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/french-pm-announces-crackdown-on-teen-school-violence_6668815_5.html
Senators hope TikTok will remain in business in US under new owner: Two U.S. senators said they hope TikTok will remain in business in the U.S ...
reuters.com/world/us/senators-hope-tiktok-will-remain-business-us-under-new-owner-2024-04-23/
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
🔴 US Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: Get the latest Breaking News Alerts from France 24 in real time on Facebook and ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20240424-%F0%9F94%B4-us-senate-passes-95-billion-aid-package-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
France's political star Gabriel Attal could soon fall from grace: The 35-year-old prime minister has enjoyed a rapid rise and is considered a possible ...
nzz.ch/international/frankreichs-politstar-gabriel-attal-koennte-schon-bald-tief-fallen-ld.1826575
The impeachment vote against Joe Biden's top border official Alejandro Mayorkas is over. The Democratic-majority Senate swiftly ended the bid from House ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-expected-swiftly-end-mayorkas-impeachment-2024-04-17/
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
middleeasteye.net/news/france-top-left-wing-mp-mathilde-panot-investigated-pro-palestine-comments
The reconstruction of Paris’ Notre-Dame cathedral is nearing completion, five years after a major blaze ravaged the iconic monument www.reuters.com/world/europe/notre-dame-nears-re-opening-five-years-after-fire-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
The Luxembourg-France border is prime pro-EU territory — except it isn’t: Tens of thousands of people in eastern France cross the border to Luxembourg every day ...
politico.eu/article/luxembourg-france-moselle-border-eu-election/
French government will use AI to modernise public services: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday said that a French-made artificial intelligence (AI) ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240423-french-government-will-use-ai-to-modernise-public-services
Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' discovery: The French state has requested that Perrier stop using one of its wells "as ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/nestle-subsidary-destroys-two-million-bottles-of-water-after-fecal-bacteria-discovery
UK arrests 3 over Channel crossing deaths: British police have accused three men of facilitating illegal immigration after five migrants died attempting to cross ...
dw.com/en/uk-arrests-3-over-channel-crossing-deaths/a-68910536
Top French far-left MP Mathilde Panot summoned by police over Hamas comments: The leader of far-left MPs in the French parliament was on Tuesday summoned for ...
go.france24.com/nyf
French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451968/
France: This is how Prime Minister Attal wants to combat the billion dollar hole in the budget
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/frankreich-so-will-premier-attal-das-milliardenloch-im-haushalt-bekaempfen-ld.1824580
Quick Glance: France: Battling Billions Budget Deficit
- France's state deficit threatens Maastricht criteria compliance
- Accumulated debt of over 3100 billion euros
- Debt service heavily burdens state budget
- Debate on measures to address the financial crisis ignited
French PM backs boarding schools to tackle youth ‘addiction to violence’: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes rocky reception at a ...
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🇫🇷 Today marks 100 days since #France got its newest PM #GabrielAttal .
The former education minister is the youngest PM the country has ever had ... Show more #school
Deepfakes of young women allegedly members of the Le Pen family promoting French far-right parties went viral online, escalating the debate around the ... Show more www.euractiv.com/section/artificial-intelligence/news/viral-deepfake-videos-of-le-pen-family-reminder-that-content-moderation-is-still-not-up-to-par-ahead-of-eu-elections/ #AI4TRUST
US to withdraw military personnel from Niger, source says: The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters ...
reuters.com/world/us-withdraw-military-personnel-niger-source-says-2024-04-19/
France, Spain tighten security for Champions League games citing Islamic State threats
reuters.com/sports/soccer/france-spain-tighten-security-champions-league-games-citing-islamic-state-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Real Madrid Given Permission for Roof Closure in Man City Match
- Real Madrid has been granted permission to close the roof at the Bernabeu for the Champions League clash against Manchester City to create a more hostile environment.
- Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they meet in the Champions League.
- City players have learned from past encounters with Real Madrid and have grown stronger following last season's achievements.
Migrants drown in Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda policy: Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-migrants-drown-in-channel-hours-after-uk-passes-rwanda-policy/
Tests expose worrying flaws in France’s anti-drone system for 2024 Olympics: With less than 100 days to go before Paris hosts the 2024 Olympics ...
france24.com/en/sport/20240419-tests-expose-worrying-flaws-in-france-s-anti-drone-system-for-2024-olympics
How the Founding Fathers' concept of 'Minority Rule' is alive and well today: Journalist Ari Berman says the founding fathers created a system that concentrated ...
npr.org/2024/04/22/1246297603/ari-berman-minority-rule-electoral-college
COMMENTARY: Former US President Donald Trump has been able to set the parameters of America’s foreign policy from outside the White House ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/france-what-le-pen-president-would-mean-eu-elections-national-rally/
'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240421-titanic-task-of-finding-plundered-african-art-in-french-museums
France to fine patients who miss medical appointments: France is to introduce a five euro ($5.50) penalty for people who fail to turn up for millions of ...
thelocal.fr/20240407/france-to-fine-patients-who-miss-medical-appointments
France's post office to shift focus from letters to food deliveries: With fewer people sending each other letters, France's post office is looking to evolve ...
thelocal.fr/20240411/frances-post-office-to-shift-focus-from-letters-to-food-deliveries
Another violent act in France: 15-year-old stabbed, police looking for perpetrator
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/frankreich-15-jaehriger-erstochen-polizei-sucht-taeter-a-8c0cb1a4-4061-4a0c-94c1-28486ce2ada5
Paris 2024 Olympics: athletic track colour revealed | Africanews: The nine running tracks for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be purple, a first in Olympic history.
africanews.com/2024/04/15/paris-2024-olympics-athletic-track-colour-revealed/
Food deliveries to be top activity for French postal service by 2035, says CEO: With fewer people sending each other letters, France's post office will change ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240412-food-deliveries-to-be-top-activity-for-french-postal-service-by-2035-says-ceo
UK and France call for increased aid to Ukraine: If Ukraine loses, we all lose: UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stéphane Séjourné ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450205/
Europe’s farmers are in revolt and the far right is trying to make hay: Farmer outrage is powering a backlash against the centrist status quo — and far-right ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/europe-farmer-protests-right-wing-france/
Quick Glance: EU Farmers Protest Against Environmental Regulations
- Farmers from multiple European countries protested in Brussels against EU environmental measures.
- They fear that environmental regulations threaten their livelihoods and demand political consideration.
- The EU Commission responded to the protests by loosening environmental regulations in favor of farmers.
- Conflicts between environmentalists and farmers highlight the urgent need for reform in EU agriculture.
Ukraine, Czech Republic begin bilateral security agreement negotiations: In lieu of NATO membership, Kyiv is seeking to sign similar agreements with as many of ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-czech-republic-begin-bilateral-security-agreement-negotiations/
French Senate votes to implement strike-free days in transport sector ahead of Olympics
politico.eu/article/france-senate-vote-implement-strike-free-day-transport-sector-ahead-olympics/
'Titanic' task of finding plundered African art in French museums: With tens of thousands of African artworks in French museums, curators face a huge task in ...
thelocal.fr/20240416/titanic-task-of-finding-plundered-african-art-in-french-museums
Huge waves came crashing over a seawall in Saint-Malo, France, flooding a street as passersby looked on.
Weather warnings were issued across Brittany this ... Show more abcnews.go.com/
Iran attack prompts renewed call for aid to Israel, other U.S. allies: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on Congress to pass a stalled aid ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-prompts-renewed-call-for-aid-to-israel-other-u-s-allies/
Hopes rise huge new US aid package for Ukraine will be approved despite Republican hardliners opposing it
standard.co.uk/news/politics/ukraine-us-donald-trump-aid-package-vladimir-putin-war-republicans-b1151697.html
Viral campaign simulating period pain with electrodes stirs up debate over menstrual leave in France
english.elpais.com/health/2024-04-09/viral-campaign-simulating-period-pain-with-electrodes-stirs-up-debate-over-menstrual-leave-in-france.html
France’s foreign minister has said there is no immediate plan to impose sanctions on Israel to force it to allow more humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
French PM defends Ceta trade deal on visit to Canada, despite lawmakers' rejection
rfi.fr/en/international/20240412-french-pm-defends-ceta-trade-deal-on-visit-to-canada-despite-lawmakers-rejection
Russian minister detained after taking especially large bribe, law enforcement agency says
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/24/russian-defence-minister-timur-ivanov-us-eu-sanctions-jail-term
"After Ukraine it's the EU and many EU countries are scared," French PM says - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/12/after-ukraine-its-the-eu-and-many-eu-countries-are-scared-french-pm-says/
David Cameron defends 'innovative' Rwanda Bill - but does he truly love this policy?
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/cameron-defends-innovative-rwanda-bill-but-does-he-truly-love-this-policy
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Held in Custody on Bribery Accusations: A Russian deputy defense minister who was exposed in an investigation by late ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/russian-deputy-defence-minister-held-in-custody-on-bribery-accusations-a84938
Quick Glance: Detention of Russia's Deputy Defense Minister on Suspicion of High Treason
- Timur Ivanov, Russia's deputy defense minister, is suspected of high treason and bribery, facing a possible 15-year sentence.
- Ivanov's arrest sparked speculation about a potential purge within Moscow's elite circle, especially given his close relationships with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
- Independent Russian media outlets report corruption allegations against Ivanov and his family, stemming from kickbacks on ministry-related contracts.
- Ivanov is also alleged to have profited from construction projects in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, which fell under Moscow's control after a prolonged siege. His arrest came shortly after a meeting with Shoigu and other defense ministry officials.
Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/thailand-plans-for-first-post-coup-senate-election-referendum
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Presidential Office: Ukraine, Portugal to soon start negotiations on security deal
kyivindependent.com/presidential-office-ukraine-and-portugal-to-start-negotiations-on-security-agreement-shortly/
Top France court confirms ex-PM's conviction in fake jobs scandal: France's Court of Cassation has confirmed the conviction of former premier Francois Fillon ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/top-france-court-confirms-ex-pms-conviction-in-fake-jobs-scandal
Speech by Gabriel Attal: everything that has been announced about juvenile delinquents
elle.fr/Societe/News/Discours-de-Gabriel-Attal-tout-ce-qui-a-ete-annonce-sur-les-mineurs-delinquants-4230318
‘We were going down fast’: how Benjamin Franklin saved America: Apple’s new drama series Franklin, starring Michael Douglas as the founding father ...
theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/24/benjamin-franklin-apple
French court confirms former PM Fillon's 'fake jobs' conviction: Former French prime minister François Fillon is to face a third trial after the Court of ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240424-french-court-confirms-former-pm-fillon-s-fake-jobs-conviction
French bureaucracy cannot be defeated: When Emmanuel Macron launched his campaign to win the French presidency eight years ago, he promised to cut the number of ...
spectator.co.uk/article/french-bureaucracy-cannot-be-defeated/
'Blood on Their Hands': 79 US Senators Approve Billions More in Military Aid for Israel
commondreams.org/news/senate-israel-aid
France imposing restrictions on expressions of solidarity with Gaza: Amnesty: Limitations recently imposed on public displays of solidarity as well as ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/france-imposing-restrictions-on-expressions-of-solidarity-with-gaza-amnesty-3681977
Paid articlePaid Beet growers urge France to authorise pesticide already used in other European countries
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/beet-growers-urge-france-to-authorise-pesticide-already-used-in-other-european-countries/
France strikes: Air traffic controllers threaten to walk out this week: Flights that need to enter French airspace may also be affected - even if they do not ...
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/70-of-flights-cancelled-french-airports-set-for-severe-travel-disruption-amid-workers-stri
Influencer “Qualle” whistles in Rheine: Rheine • The young referee and influencer Pascal Martin is coming to Rheine and will personally take the whistle here ...
mv-online.de/articles/264355
Macron's billion trees target leaves scientists and NGOs sceptical: French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to plant one billion trees in France over 10 ...
euractiv.com/section/climate-environment/news/macrons-billion-trees-target-leaves-scientists-and-ngos-sceptical/
Germany summons Iranian ambassador over attack on Israel: Deputy government spokeswoman reiterates need for de-escalation between Tehran, Tel Aviv
yenisafak.com/en/news/germany-summons-iranian-ambassador-over-attack-on-israel-3681318
Paid articlePaid 'Macron's mean': French PM gets rough ride at holiday school: France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Monday endured a sometimes abrupt reception at a ...
thelocal.fr/20240422/macrons-mean-french-pm-gets-rough-ride-at-holiday-school
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies (@O_Decottignies ) and a delegation from the French Senate visited Goris and got ... Show more
Gabriel Attal makes a historic error on women's right to vote, he is forced to correct himself
elle.fr/Societe/News/Gabriel-Attal-fait-une-erreur-historique-sur-le-droit-de-vote-des-femmes-il-est-contraint-de-se-corriger-4230633
Ecumenical Patriarch to meet Macron in Paris: Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is in Paris for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
ekathimerini.com/news/1237026/ecumenical-patriarch-to-meet-macron-in-paris/
Supermarkets in France will have to display signs warning of 'shrinkflation': Economists identify more and more "shrinkflation" practices in the market ...
brusselstimes.com/business/1015740/supermarkets-in-france-will-have-to-display-signs-warning-of-shrinkflation
In France and US, two wildly different takes on IVF: IVF has suddenly become the topic of political debate on both sides of the Atlantic — but for wildly ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/19/in-france-and-us-two-wildly-different-takes-on-ivf/
From the screen to the Albstadion: Referee influencer “Qualle” comes to Ebingen: Pascal Martin, better known as “Qualle”, is coming to Albstadt-Ebingen ...
zak.de/Nachrichten/Vom-Bildschirm-ins-Albstadion-Schiedsrichter-Influencer-Qualle-kommt-nach-Ebingen-161236.html
Foreign interference a ‘huge challenge,’ French PM says during Canada visit - National | Globalnews.ca
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Human rights NGOs tackle France's inaction towards rights of disabled people: Human rights NGOs denounced on Wednesday (17 April) the French government's failure ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/human-rights-ngos-tackle-frances-inaction-towards-rights-of-disabled-people/
🏆 Elected player of the month for March, 𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗶̈𝗱 received his reward this weekend by Sarah Palluel, deputy general director of ESTAC, François Baroin ... Show more
New construction of the Köhlbrand Bridge: Why does it take 18 years?: Very similar to the model: The new Köhlbrand Bridge could look like this visualization ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/wirtschaft/article242061628/Neubau-der-Koehlbrandbruecke-Warum-dauert-das-18-Jahre.html
In Montreal, the French are increasingly attracted by the Quebec experience: During his visit to Canada, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal hosted a dinner for ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/in-montreal-the-french-are-increasingly-attracted-by-the-quebec-experience_6668532_4.html
30 Years Since The French Genocide In Rwanda| Countercurrents: Its been 30 years since the French genocide in Rwanda and due to misinformation being spread its ...
countercurrents.org/2024/04/30-years-since-the-french-genocide-in-rwanda/
France’s Attal Says EU-Canada Trade Deal Is a ‘Win-Win’ For All: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal defended the European Union’s trade deal with Canada during ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/france-s-attal-says-eu-canada-trade-deal-is-a-win-win-for-all
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Neighbors sue against cowbells: farmers in Bavaria without support: While France is doing everything right, a move from Bavaria to protect the sensory heritage ...
wochenblatt-dlv.de/politik/nachbarn-klagen-gegen-kuhglocken-bauern-bayern-ohne-unterstuetzung-576425
ANALYSIS: Will strikes disrupt the Paris Olympics?: It's the often-repeated joke that if striking were an Olympic sport, France would be world champions ...
thelocal.fr/20240118/french-unions-use-olympic-strike-threat-as-pay-talks-continue-for-public-sector-workers
| Montreal Gazette: "I affirmed a conviction and a very strong attachment, which is mine and that of France, to laicity," Gabriel Attal says.
montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/french-pm-says-he-did-not-meddle-in-quebecs-secularism-debate
Chemical submission: MP Sandrine Josso charged with a ministerial mission: Sandrine Josso was appointed to carry out a mission aimed at combating “the scourge of ...
elle.fr/Societe/News/Soumission-chimique-la-deputee-Sandrine-Josso-chargee-d-une-mission-ministerielle-4229372
Ukraine will decide how to defend itself - France and Canada: Ukraine must decide for itself how to conduct its own defense and protect its population ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3851393-ukraine-will-decide-how-to-defend-itself-france-and-canada.html
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