Tesla recalls 4,000 Cybertrucks after pedal incident: The accelerator pedal pad may dislodge and become trapped by the interior trim, according to a filing with ...
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Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
- Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.
- The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.
- An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.
- Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops: The global pop star released her 11th studio album on April 19, which features cameos from Post Malone and ...
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Quick Glance: Surprise Double Album Release by Taylor Swift
- Taylor Swift surprised fans by releasing her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' as a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as 'the saddest story' of her life.
- 'Poets' was released 18 months later and broke the record for the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify.
- Reviews for 'Poets' were mostly positive, with Rolling Stone praising the music as 'wildly ambitious and gloriously chaotic.'
- Fans delved into every detail of the new album, staying up late to stream the songs or visiting record stores to purchase CD or vinyl versions.
Police arrest man carrying fake grenades at Iran consulate in Paris: French police were intervening to secure the site after a report of a man suspected of ...
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Police arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian protestors at Columbia University: The students had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment, demanding that the school divest ...
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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus
- Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.
- Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.
- Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.
- Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.
PM Gabriel Attal is shifting more and more to the right: In a speech where he unabashedly adopted Nicolas Sarkozy's rhetoric, the prime minister denounced the ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/19/pm-gabriel-attal-is-shifting-more-and-more-to-the-right_6668914_23.html
India's elections this year stand out for their 'undemocratic nature': As general elections begin on April 19, India expert Christophe Jaffrelot writes that ...
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France asks retailers to alert customers to cases of 'shrinkflation': From July 1, a new rule will require medium to large supermarkets to clearly communicate ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/france-asks-retailers-to-alert-customers-to-cases-of-shrinkflation_6668923_19.html
Google fires 28 workers protesting contract with Israel: Google has terminated 28 employees involved in a protest over Google's provision of cloud services to ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Abdennour Bidar: 'How can one decently choose between the Israeli army that kills the people of Gaza and the terrorism of Hamas?'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/19/abdennour-bidar-how-can-one-decently-choose-between-the-israeli-army-that-kills-the-people-of-gaza-and-the-terrorism-of-hamas_6668899_23.html
Kenya military helicopter crash kills defense chief and senior officers: Defense forces chief General Francis Omondi Ogolla was among those killed in a ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/kenya-military-helicopter-crashes-with-defense-chief-on-board_6668834_4.html
Junk food and controversy: Nestlé in turmoil: The world's number one food company faced rebuke from critical shareholders and NGO representatives at its annual ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/junk-food-and-controversy-nestle-in-turmoil_6668918_19.html
Iran activates its air defense, US media reports Israeli strike: Iran said it shot down several drones and that there had been 'no missile attack for now.' ABC ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/19/israel-launches-air-strike-against-iran-reports-us-media_6668873_4.html
After his conference on Palestine is banned, Mélenchon says he is victim of 'political violence'
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/19/after-his-conference-on-palestine-is-banned-melenchon-says-he-is-victim-of-political-violence_6668903_5.html
Giorgia Meloni returns to Tunis to consolidate her migration cooperation project: This fourth visit by the Italian prime minister in less than a year establishes ...
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'The two pillars of Iran's theocracy, nuclear power and the Revolutionary Guards, have their origins in the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/19/the-two-pillars-of-iran-s-theocracy-nuclear-power-and-the-revolutionary-guards-have-their-origins-in-the-iran-iraq-war-of-the-1980s_6668894_23.html
French judoka Clarisse Agbégnénou: 'I want to say to myself, like before, I know I'm going to win'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/19/french-judoka-clarisse-agbegnenou-i-want-to-say-to-myself-like-before-i-know-i-m-going-to-win_6668880_9.html
Enrico Letta: Europe's economy is falling behind, 'we can't wait any longer': In an interview with Le Monde, the former Italian prime minister suggests using ...
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Quick Glance: Europe's Economy Falling Behind: Enrico Letta Urges Action
- Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta suggests using European savings for the green and digital transition, pooling 10% of state aid, and initiating a new recovery plan to help the European economy catch up with the US.
- Letta presented his report on the internal market to the EU-27 in Brussels, highlighting that only a minority of companies and citizens in Europe fully benefit from the internal market, leading to the EU lagging behind the US and China.
- European companies underutilize economies of scale in sectors like energy, telecoms, and financial markets within the internal market. The market fragmentation hinders growth and competitiveness against global counterparts.
- Letta advocates for creating a fifth freedom for research, innovation, and skills within the internal market and updating competition rules in strategic sectors to promote European champions and ensure consumer protection.
House Republicans tee up vote for $61 bn in aid for Ukraine: The vote sets up a showdown with House Speaker Mike Johnson's own far-right wing ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/house-republicans-tee-up-vote-for-61-bn-in-aid-for-ukraine_6668783_4.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Le Pen's RN has consistently backed authoritarian regimes in European Parliament votes
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/19/le-pen-s-rn-has-consistently-backed-authoritarian-regimes-in-european-parliament-votes_6668872_5.html
Europa League: Marseille beat Benfica in penalties to reach semi-finals: Meanwhile, Liverpool exited the tournament despite a 1-0 victory over Atalanta ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/19/europa-league-marseille-beat-benfica-in-penalties-to-reach-semi-finals_6668856_9.html
'Evil Does Not Exist,' a sublime western in the Japanese wilderness: Filmmaker and screenwriter Ryusuke Hamaguchi beautifully captures the threat of collapse in ...
lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2024/04/18/evil-does-not-exist-a-sublime-western-in-the-japanese-wilderness_6668848_30.html
Boeing under US Senate scrutiny during back-to-back hearings on aircraft maker's safety culture
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/boeing-under-us-senate-scrutiny-during-back-to-back-hearings-on-aircraft-maker-s-safety-culture_6668759_4.html
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
Calculating the mixed impact of rent controls on French cities: According to our data analysis of Paris, Lille, Lyon, Bordeaux and Montpellier ...
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Sylvain Amic appointed president of the Musée d'Orsay: The 56-year-old new head of the Parisian institution dedicated to the 19th century succeeds Christophe ...
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Algeria's first KFC experiences a hectic opening: On the day of the inauguration, pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside the restaurant to call for a boycott ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/19/algeria-s-first-kfc-experiences-a-hectic-opening_6668870_124.html
Columbia's president rebuts claims she has allowed the university to become a hotbed of antisemitism
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Quick Glance: Columbia Leaders Questioned on Campus Antisemitism
- Columbia University leaders faced scrutiny from lawmakers regarding their actions against campus antisemitism.
- Congress members expressed disbelief over faculty members' statements and the university's response.
- University leaders expressed concern and promised changes to facilitate reporting incidents and enforcing rules.
- The hearing sparked debates on free speech, political context, and addressing antisemitism incidents in higher education.
Brazil: Lula is struggling to reduce the population's debt: Launched in July 2023, the 'Desenrola' program, aimed at renegotiating the unpaid debts of over 70 ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/19/brazil-lula-is-struggling-to-reduce-the-population-s-debt_6668865_19.html
EU questions TikTok over new Lite app in France, Spain: The European body is concerned about the potential impact on children and users' mental health caused by ...
lemonde.fr/en/european-union/article/2024/04/17/eu-questions-tiktok-over-new-lite-app-in-france-spain_6668722_156.html
Quick Glance: ByteDance Given 24 Hours to Provide DSA Risk Assessment for TikTok Lite
- The EU demands TikTok owner ByteDance to submit a risk assessment for TikTok Lite within 24 hours to address compliance questions related to the Digital Services Act.
- EU's concerns focus on the launch of TikTok Lite, especially on a reward-linked engagement feature that could have a negative impact on young people's mental health.
- The EU has requested TikTok to provide more information on the risk assessment of the new program and the measures to mitigate systemic risks.
- The company has until April 26 to provide additional information before the EU decides on potential further steps, such as a formal investigation.
Macron to meet Lebanese PM in Paris: The French president will meet the Lebanese prime minister amid fears of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/emmanuel-macron-to-meet-lebanon-pm-in-paris_6668825_5.html
US Senate rejects bid to oust Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas: Most of the lawmakers who spearheaded the fight against Mayorkas over his handling of the ...
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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
- The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.
- With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.
- Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.
- Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
Two schoolgirls wounded in knife attack near Strasbourg: Two girls aged six and 11 have been wounded in a knife attack outside their school and are being treated ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/18/two-schoolgirls-wounded-in-knife-attack-near-strasbourg_6668824_7.html
The subtle war in northern Israel, a crucible for escalating tensions with Iran: Since October 7, 2023, Israel has stepped up its strikes in Lebanon and Syria ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/the-subtle-war-in-northern-israel-a-crucible-for-escalating-tensions-with-iran_6668841_4.html
French hero gains Australian residency for confronting killer in deadly Sydney shopping mall attack
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/french-hero-gains-australian-residency-for-confronting-killer-in-deadly-sydney-shopping-mall-attack_6668812_4.html
Champions League: Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City, reach semis alongside Bayern
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/18/champions-league-real-madrid-exact-revenge-on-man-city-reach-semis-alongside-bayern_6668773_143.html
Burkina Faso expels three French diplomats for 'subversive activities': Relations between the two countries have deteriorated considerably since Captain Ibrahim ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/burkina-faso-deports-three-french-diplomats-for-subversive-activities_6668804_4.html
Mélenchon hits back at anti-Semitism accusations, after conference canceled: 'They know they're lying'
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/melenchon-hits-back-at-anti-semitism-accusations-after-conference-canceled-they-know-they-re-lying_6668805_5.html
French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/french-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-from-a-paris-warehouse-ahead-of-the-olympics_6668705_7.html
In Germany, the legalization of cannabis faces implementation challenges: Enacted in haste and without the necessary preparation to deal with its legal and law ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/18/in-germany-cannabis-legalization-faces-implementation-challenges_6668786_23.html
Russian peacekeepers withdraw from Nagorno-Karabakh: According to both the Kremlin and Azerbaijani state media, the 2,000 Russian troops stationed in the enclave ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/russian-peacekeepers-withdraw-from-nagorno-karabakh_6668703_4.html
Paris 2024 Olympics: How authorities are preparing for the risk of epidemics: With some 15 million visitors expected to attend the Olympic and Paralympic Games ...
lemonde.fr/en/health/article/2024/04/18/paris-2024-how-the-olympics-are-preparing-for-the-risk-of-epidemics_6668791_14.html
Georgia: 20,000 protesters take to streets after Parliament's initial vote on 'foreign influence' law
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/georgia-20-000-protesters-take-to-streets-after-parliament-s-initial-vote-on-foreign-influence-law_6668765_4.html
Iran's attack against Israel shows Revolutionary Guards are toughening their stance
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/iran-s-attack-against-israel-shows-revolutionary-guards-are-toughening-their-stance_6668810_4.html
Quick Glance: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Influencing Islamic Republic's Foreign Policy Since US Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal
- Since the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018, the regime's ideological army has significantly influenced the Islamic Republic's foreign policy.
- The Swiss ambassador in Iran was not received by diplomatic representatives of the Foreign Ministry on April 14, but by the Revolutionary Guards, who initiated the 'Honest Promise' operation and fired projectiles at Israel.
- The military operation 'Honest Promise,' led by the aerospace branch of the Islamic Republic's ideological army, highlights the Revolutionary Guards' control over the country's affairs.
- Iran's direct attack on Israel on April 14 was a strategic decision to prevent escalation following the death of General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who was killed in April.
Tesla asks shareholders to reapprove huge Musk compensation package: The proposals come amid a difficult stretch for Tesla, whose shares have fallen 37 percent ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/tesla-asks-shareholders-to-reapprove-huge-musk-compensation-package_6668778_4.html
Child malnutrition soaring in Sahel: 'Without aid, consequences will be extremely grave'
lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2024/04/18/child-malnutrition-soaring-in-sahel-without-aid-consequences-will-be-extremely-grave_6668792_114.html
The strange calls for a US Supreme Court justice's resignation: For several weeks, a campaign has been taking shape within progressive circles to push Sonia ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/the-strange-calls-for-a-us-supreme-court-justice-s-resignation_6668789_4.html
Javier Milei, Argentina's president and social media addict: The populist and ultra-liberal leader elected last November spends an average of two hours a day on ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/javier-milei-argentina-s-president-and-social-media-addict_6668793_4.html
Noah Lyles, the sprinter-showman in the footsteps of legends: The 26-year-old American, world champion in the 100 m, 200 m and 4 x 100 m relay ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/noah-lyles-the-sprinter-showman-in-the-footsteps-of-legends_6668744_9.html
Carbon tax faces growing opposition in Canada: The April 1 increase in the carbon tax instituted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2019 has rekindled anger ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/17/carbon-tax-faces-growing-opposition-in-canada_6668763_19.html
Between Iran and Israel, Jordan plays a difficult game: A close ally of the US, the kingdom has acknowledged that its air force helped shoot down drones launched ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/18/between-iran-and-israel-jordan-plays-a-difficult-game_6668780_4.html
Russian missile barrage on Ukraine city kills 17: Three Russian missiles slammed into a downtown area of the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/russian-missile-barrage-on-ukraine-city-kills-17_6668735_4.html
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Salman Rushdie's French translator: 'The Knife is totally unique in Rushdie's work'
lemonde.fr/en/books/article/2024/04/17/salman-rushdie-s-french-translator-the-knife-is-totally-unique-in-rushdie-s-work_6668691_33.html
France's sports minister: 'The Games will bring in far more to the nation than they cost'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/france-s-sports-minister-the-games-will-bring-in-far-more-to-the-nation-than-they-cost_6668682_9.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
Myanmar transfers democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest: Citing the need to protect fragile detainees, including former PM Suu Kyi and ex-president ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/myanmar-transfers-democratic-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-house-arrest_6668652_4.html
Azerbaijan slams French 'pressure' after Paris recalls ambassador: France accused Azerbaijan of 'damaging' bilateral ties, amid diplomatic tensions after Baku ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/azerbaijan-slams-french-pressure-after-paris-recalls-ambassador_6668674_4.html
Who is Stormy Daniels, one of the key witnesses in Trump's criminal trial?: She is key to the criminal case against Donald Trump, which began on April 15 ...
lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2024/04/17/who-is-stormy-daniels-one-of-the-key-witnesses-in-the-donald-trump-trial_6668632_117.html
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
- Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.
- The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.
- The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.
- Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
Designer of France's high-speed TGV train dies: Jacques Cooper, who designed the first TGV trains that came into service in 1981, died aged 93.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/designer-of-france-s-high-speed-tgv-train-dies_6668740_7.html
Silent Netanyahu weighs up collateral effects of Israeli retaliation against Iran
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/silent-netanyahu-weighs-up-collateral-effects-of-israeli-retaliation-against-iran_6668710_4.html
French judicial authorities seize properties belonging to Putin associates: A villa in the Basque Country linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife and a Paris ...
lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/04/17/french-judicial-authorities-seize-property-belonging-to-putin-associates_6668750_8.html
Champions League: PSG stage comeback to defeat Barcelona and advance to semi-finals
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/champions-league-psg-comeback-to-defeat-barcelona-and-advance-to-the-semi-finals_6668621_9.html
How Sandworm, Russia's elite hackers, attacked a small mill instead of dam they targetted
lemonde.fr/en/pixels/article/2024/04/17/how-sandworm-russia-s-elite-hackers-attacked-a-small-mill-instead-of-dam-they-targetted_6668731_13.html
The exorbitant pay of Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares: How much is a successful chief executive worth in a globalized market? Political authorities would love to ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-exorbitant-pay-of-stellantis-ceo-carlos-tavares_6668695_23.html
Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/16/gabriel-attal-s-first-100-days-as-prime-minister-amid-turbulent-times-in-france_6668607_5.html
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
France recalls their ambassador to Azerbaijan: Paris has accused Baku of 'damaging' ties between the two countries, which have long been plagued by tensions ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/16/france-recalls-ambassador-to-azerbaijan_6668615_7.html
Russia but not Putin invited to D-Day anniversary in France: 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the historic D-Day Landings in Normandy.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/16/russia-but-not-putin-invited-to-french-d-day-anniversary_6668601_7.html
Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-french-sports-minister-confident-in-reducing-bacteriological-pollution-in-the-seine-by-75_6668586_9.html
The UK wants to permanently ban cigarette sales to people born after 2009: The measure, championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and supported by Labour ...
lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2024/04/17/the-uk-wants-to-permanently-ban-cigarette-sales-to-people-born-after-2009_6668666_114.html
IMF lifts global growth forecast but signals pessimism over medium term: The International Monetary Fund's chief economist said that the global economy remained ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/imf-lifts-global-growth-forecast-but-signals-pessimism-over-medium-term_6668598_4.html
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
European elections: The question of Mélenchon's successor looms large: The June 9 election results will be closely analyzed by the left ahead of the 2027 French ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/european-elections-the-question-of-melenchon-s-successor-looms-large-in-the-campaign_6668638_23.html
Trump's historically toxic relationship with women: Convicted of sexual assault and behind a series of sexist and contemptuous comments ...
lemonde.fr/en/united-states/article/2024/04/17/trump-s-historically-toxic-relationship-with-women_6668642_133.html
In Israel, Iran attack is a 'nightmare inside a nightmare' for a society that knows little peace
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/in-israel-iran-attack-is-a-nightmare-inside-a-nightmare-for-a-society-that-knows-little-peace_6668611_4.html
Fire rages through Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, toppling spire: Located next to the Danish parliament, the building currently serves as the headquarters ...
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/16/fire-rages-through-copenhagen-s-historic-stock-exchange-toppling-spire_6668561_143.html
Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Dubai hit by atypical heavy rains causing widespread flooding: Torrential rain flooded roads, homes and malls and briefly halted operations at Dubai's airport as ...
lemonde.fr/en/climate/article/2024/04/16/dubai-hit-by-atypical-heavy-rains-causing-widespread-flooding_6668625_96.html
Sudan: Torn apart by a year of war: Clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General Hemedti's troops has not stopped, forcing nearly 8 million ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/16/sudan-torn-apart-by-a-year-of-war_6668578_124.html
Quick Glance: Sudan: A Year of Devastating Conflict
- The ongoing clashes between the regular Sudanese army forces and General 'Hemedti's' troops have resulted in the displacement of nearly 8 million Sudanese individuals. The civilian population is facing severe food shortages.
- Sudan is witnessing a collapse while the international response remains lackluster. Villages have been destroyed, towns bombed, and heinous acts committed: 12 months of conflict have shattered a nation of 44 million inhabitants.
- The current humanitarian crisis in Sudan is deemed one of the worst globally. An international aid conference held in Paris excluded the conflicting parties, raising concerns from the Sudanese foreign ministry.
- With famine looming, Sudan is grappling with a dire humanitarian situation. The unexpected escalation of tensions between the two armies followed their transition from allies to adversaries.
Josep Borrell: 'A regional war is in nobody's interest, especially not the Gazans'
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/josep-borrell-a-regional-war-is-in-nobody-s-interest-especially-not-the-gazans_6668581_4.html
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
Paris 2024: Macron's 'plans B and C' for the Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine raise questions
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-emmanuel-macron-s-plans-b-and-c-for-the-opening-ceremony-raise-questions_6668541_9.html
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
Paris 2024: Olympic flame begins its journey from Greece to France: The Olympic flame is due to arrive in Marseille on May 8, after crossing the Mediterranean ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-olympic-flame-begins-its-journey-from-greece-to-france_6668564_9.html
Chinese dissidents and their families are under constant harassment: According to Chinese Human Rights Defenders, authorities do not hesitate to target the ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/15/chinese-dissidents-and-their-families-under-constant-harassment_6668493_4.html
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