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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
EU tells Meta it can't paywall privacy: Platforms should not confront users with 'binary choice' over personal data use
theregister.com/2024/04/18/eu_meta_subscription_privacy/
Quick Glance: EU instructs Meta against paywalling privacy
- The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has clarified that large online platforms should not offer users a choice between paying for a service and consenting to the use of their personal data for targeted advertising.
- In an EDPB opinion published yesterday, the discussion revolves around the validity of processing personal data for behavioral advertising in the context of 'consent or pay' models introduced by Meta.
- According to the EDPB, it is generally not compliant with legal requirements for valid consent when users are only given the option to consent to the processing of personal data for advertising purposes or pay a fee.
- Meta is expected to maintain collaboration with the Irish Data Protection Commission, the primary regulatory authority in the EU. The opinion is projected to have no impact on Meta's services.
Burkina Faso kicks out three French diplomats over ‘subversive activities’: France condemns the move and says there ‘were no legitimate grounds’ to expel its ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/burkina-faso-kicks-out-three-french
Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68651951
Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
EU leaders agree to align company insolvency laws | DPA: European Union leaders on Thursday agreed to align "relevant aspects" of their countries' ...
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Sydney stabbing: French hero gains Australian residency for confronting shopping centre killer
independent.ie/world-news/australasia/sydney-stabbing-french-hero-gains-australian-residency-for-confronting-shopping-centre-killer/a1737598525.html
France's Pluxee raises guidance after strong H1 performance: French voucher and benefits company Pluxee raised its full-year organic sales growth target on ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/frances-pluxee-raises-guidance-after-strong-h1-performance-2024-04-19/
EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack: The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.
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Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
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
Schneider Electric confirms Bentley Systems talks: Schneider Electric is in talks with U.S. engineering software producer Bentley Systems over a potential
reuters.com/markets/deals/schneider-electric-confirms-bentley-systems-talks-2024-04-19/
Official: EU users can swerve App Store and download iOS apps from the web: Anticompetitive remedies? We've heard of them
theregister.com/2024/04/17/apple_eu_ios_web_downloads/
The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat: Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-olympics-menu-more-french-more-local-less-meat-2024-04-18/
China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns : Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells ...
politico.eu/article/saab-ceo-warns-against-reliance-china-make-weapons-europe/
EU Proposes UK Talks to Ease Stays for Students, Young Workers: The European Union’s executive wants to start talks with the UK to give young adults an easier ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/eu-proposes-uk-talks-to-ease-stays-for-students-young-workers
EU proposes some free movement for UK young people: The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68848046
Sodexo sees around 8% growth in annual sales boosted by the Olympics: French food caterer Sodexo said on Friday it expects 2024 organic revenue growth at the top ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/sodexo-sees-around-8-growth-annual-sales-boosted-by-olympics-2024-04-19/
Sales of electric cars are weakening - and with it the entire car market: Five percent fewer cars were sold in Europe in March. The slump in sales of electric ...
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UK drug shortages swell amid Brexit supply woes, think-tank data shows: Drug shortages in the UK more than doubled between 2020 and 2023 with Brexit likely to ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-drug-shortages-swell-amid-brexit-supply-woes-think-tank-data-shows-2024-04-18/
Sanofi to overhaul US operations of vaccines, cut jobs: French drugmaker Sanofi said on Thursday it would restructure the U.S. commercial operations for its ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/sanofi-overhaul-us-operations-vaccines-cut-jobs-2024-04-18/
Suspect arrested after two French schoolchildren stabbed, local authority says: A suspect has been arrested after two French children were stabbed on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/suspect-arrested-after-two-french-schoolchildren-stabbed-local-authority-says-2024-04-18/
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-23e64c51d56126663c7b3b1ef8443d8d
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
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.
EU Leaders to Urge ‘Paradigm Shift’ to Reverse European Decline: The European Union’s waning clout versus major geopolitical rivals is sounding alarm bells in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/eu-leaders-to-urge-paradigm-shift-to-reverse-european-decline
EU summit after attack on Israel: extension of Iran sanctions decided: Iran must be isolated internationally after the major attack on Israel ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-irans-angriff-auf-israel-eu-krisengipfel-staaten-beschliessen-ausweitung-von-iran-sanktionen-li.2207040
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
Georgia's parliament approves law on 'foreign agents' in first reading: Georgia's parliament on Wednesday approved the first reading of a bill on "foreign ...
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Limiting Global Warming to 1.5C Would Avoid Two-Thirds of Economic Toll: A temperature rise of 3C would shrink GDP by 10%, but curbing climate change would avoid ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/limiting-global-warming-to-1-5c-would-avoid-two-thirds-of-economic-toll
Farmers' protests: Ukraine and the EU's agricultural policy: For almost two years now, Ukrainian agricultural goods have been freely imported into the EU ...
nzz.ch/meinung/konflikt-um-agrargueter-die-ukraine-legt-die-misere-der-europaeischen-landwirtschaftspolitik-offen-ld.1826487
Haitian groups seek billions in reparations from France: France should repay billions of dollars in reparations to Haiti to cover a debt formerly enslaved people ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haitian-groups-seek-billions-reparations-france-2024-04-18/
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile ...
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TikTok questioned by EU over Lite app that ‘pays’ users for watching videos: European Commission has concerns about app’s impact on children, as well as ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/17/tiktok-questioned-lite-app-eu-children-addiction
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.
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
L'Oreal shares shine after Q1 sales beat expectations: Shares in L'Oreal rose more than 4% % in early Friday trading after the French cosmetics giant reported a ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/loreal-shares-shine-after-q1-sales-beat-expectations-2024-04-19/
REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
fij.ng/article/report-nestle-adds-sugar-to-baby-food-sold-in-nigeria-other-poor-countries-against-who-guidelines/
Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
Danone beats first-quarter sales forecasts, keeps 2024 goals: France's Danone reported stronger-than-expected first quarter sales on Thursday and said consumers ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/danone-q1-sales-beat-forecasts-keeps-2024-goals-2024-04-18/
Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders | DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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German chancellor urges Israel not to retaliate after Iran attack | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Israel not to respond to Iran's direct attack ...
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Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
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
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
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
I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/ben-franklin-michael-douglas-apple-show-true-story-accuracy.html
Quick Glance: Michael Douglas defends farting as Benjamin Franklin
- Michael Douglas expresses no remorse for his portrayal of flatulence as a founding father.
- In an interview with Sirius XM's The Jess Cagle Show, the Wall Street actor defended the scene in his Apple TV+ series Franklin where his Benjamin Franklin repeatedly breaks wind. Douglas delved into a book about Franklin and used 'Fart Proudly' to counter critics.
- Indeed, Franklin penned an essay titled 'Fart Proudly' in 1781, delving into the science of flatulence and proposing ways to turn its odor into a pleasant scent.
- The Apple TV+ series, based on A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America by Pulitzer Prize winner Stacy Schiff, narrates Franklin's endeavor to persuade the French government to back the American revolution.
Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
go.france24.com/ycJ
La Belle Vie: Brocantes, books and where to buy a second home: From second-hand markets to the best places to live in France and the books to prepare you for ...
thelocal.fr/20240419/la-belle-vie-brocantes-books-and-where-to-buy-a-second-home
Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says
reuters.com/technology/meta-should-give-users-free-option-without-targeted-ads-eu-privacy-watchdog-says-2024-04-17/
TikTok Lite: EU demands answers on money-for-views version: The platform has been given 24 hours to provide information about the potential risks of TikTok Lite.
bbc.com/news/articles/c80zdz2n8wwo
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
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
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Cruel mum had 'partially mummified' French bulldog called Gucci in bathtub: WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES Susan Shaw and Jack Wynn also mistreated another dog ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/cruel-mum-son-partially-mummified-29017481
Quick Glance: Mother and Son Sentenced for Animal Cruelty
- Following the starvation of a French bulldog and severe neglect of another, a mother and her son have been banned from owning animals for a decade.
- Gucci was discovered deceased and partially decomposed in a bathtub, weighing a mere 3.5kg - significantly below a healthy dog's average weight.
- Experts observed that Gucci and Violet endured harsh conditions, leading to severe dehydration and malnutrition. Both defendants faced penalties and a 10-year prohibition on animal ownership.
- In addition to the dogs, a snake and a fish were discovered on the premises and transferred to the RSPCA. Shaw received a 26-week suspended prison sentence, while Wynne was given a three-month suspended sentence. Violet made a full recovery and found a new home.
'Zionist fascist:' Jewish delegate run out of European student event: The European Union of Jewish Students said that its delegation had been publicly humiliated ...
m.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-797567
How green are your trainers? Team Japan uniforms to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than just ...
japantimes.co.jp/olympics/2024/04/18/carbon-footprint-olympic-kits/
Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador: Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-azerbaijan-slams-threats-from-france-after-paris-recalls-ambassador
Tripologist: Should we travel by train or plane in France and Italy?: Train travel is preferable to flying, but the only practical way to experience many of the ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/tripologist-should-we-travel-by-train-or-plane-in-france-and-italy-20240407-p5fhzp.html
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics: A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514686/15-strong-nz-athletics-team-named-for-olympics
TotalEnergies investors call for split of CEO and chair roles: A group of TotalEnergies investors is calling for the French oil and gas major to split the roles ...
reuters.com/business/energy/investors-ask-totalenergies-split-ceo-board-chair-roles-ahead-may-agm-2024-04-18/
Countdown: Paris is due for the 2024 Olympics in less than 100 days | Africanews: The French capital is due to see a wildly ambitious waterborne celebration on ...
africanews.com/2024/04/17/countdown-paris-is-due-for-the-2024-olympics-in-less-than-100-days/
Paris Confident of Olympic Swims in the Seine, Despite E. Coli Report: Water quality is in line with expectations, a city official said, following a report about ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/paris-confident-of-olympic-swims-in-the-seine-despite-e-coli-report
New twist in case of missing Emile Soleil as chilling theory emerges: Two-year-old Emile’s disappearance in the isolated French hamlet of Haut-Vernet ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/new-twist-case-missing-emile-soleil-chilling-theory-emerges-20676696/
LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/lebron-james-headlines-usa-2024-paris-olympics-mens-basketball-squad-spt-intl/
How green are your trainers? Team Japan kits to have carbon footprint labels: Japanese Olympians stepping up to the podium in Paris will have more than a medal ...
reuters.com/sports/how-green-are-your-trainers-team-japan-kits-have-carbon-footprint-labels-2024-04-17/
This Luxurious Paris Apartment Was Originally Built for a French Noble: A couple renovated three separate apartments in a historic “hôtel particulier” and an ...
wsj.com/style/design/this-luxurious-paris-apartment-was-originally-built-for-a-french-noble-cc6ce349
‘We’re the ones who work our butt off’: Titmus wants swimming to follow prizemoney lead
theage.com.au/sport/swimming/we-re-the-ones-who-work-our-butt-off-titmus-wants-swimming-to-follow-athletics-lead-20240418-p5fkpz.html
Commentary: Will French grouchiness snuff out the Olympics flame?: Planning issues and security risks mean that with less than 100 days to go ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/france-paris-olympics-safety-terror-strikes-crowds-4274901
French Expression of the Day: T'as la ref?: This French expression might come up a few times as you try to fill in the holes about French culture and history.
thelocal.fr/20240418/french-expression-of-the-day-tas-la-ref
Preparation for the Olympic Games: French police clear occupied house with 450 refugees
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/franzoesische-polizei-raeumt-besetztes-haus-mit-450-gefluechteten-a-81f9eb00-444a-48d7-87db-dc6006a0c8f4
🔊 The Taliban's resurgence and wars in Gaza and Ukraine threaten to weigh on the Paris Olympics. With just 100 days to go until the Games ...
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Cartoon for April 19, 2024: Our cartoonist's take on prize money being offered to Olympic athletes
thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2024/04/18/olympics-sports-money-amateur-professional/
Team USA expected to win bumper medal haul at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the start of the Paris Olympics, Team USA is expected to top the medal ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/sport/paris-olympics-virtual-medal-table-spt-intl/
Journalists given rare access to France’s Rubis-class nuclear-powered submarine: Built in the 1980s, the submarine is being phased out from the French navy in ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/journalists-given-rare-access-to-frances-rubis-class-nuclear-powered-submarine
‘Humanitarian aid in Sudan is constantly being blocked by all the belligerents’: With the international community having pledged more than €2 billion in funding ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240416-humanitarian-aid-sudan-constantly-blocked-by-belligerents-humanitarian-conference
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Olyroos’ Paris hopes in peril after shocking defeat to Indonesia: The result will invite fresh scrutiny of coach Tony Vidmar’s methods and selection decisions ...
theage.com.au/sport/soccer/olyroos-paris-hopes-in-peril-after-shocking-defeat-to-indonesia-20240419-p5fl2a.html
McKeown smashes another Australian record, but she won’t swim the race in Paris: Kaylee McKeown thought she’d won a bet with her coach that meant she didn’t have ...
smh.com.au/sport/swimming/mckeown-just-smashed-another-australian-record-but-she-won-t-swim-the-race-in-paris-20240418-p5fl07.html
Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after debilitating kidney ailment: Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing ...
apnews.com/article/olympics-suni-lee-gymnastics-paris-7405ae9182a808aa95941e16add839a5
Noah Eagle picked by NBC as play-by-play voice for basketball at the Paris Olympics
apnews.com/article/noah-eagle-nbc-olympics-e46a38dfa76a5fa5f9de786a84b22525
Paris 2024 Olympics venues: Capacity, events and schedule: Games take place from July 24 to August 11
thenationalnews.com/sport/2024/04/18/paris-olympics-2024-venues-capacity-events-schedule/
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