Tour champion Pogacar high on confidence ahead of World Championships:
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar heads into this month's cycling Road World ...
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Action star Jackie Chan faints after getting strangled while filming a movie scene
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Quick Glance: Jackie Chan Passes Out During Movie Scene Filming
- Jackie Chan, at 70 years old, fainted while filming a scene for his new movie 'Panda Plan' after being put in a headlock.
- His scene partner quickly released him, and crew members rushed to assist as Chan appeared disoriented.
- Upon regaining awareness, Chan attributed his fainting to holding his breath during the stunt.
- He expressed his desire to avoid using a stunt double to maintain his pride in performing his own stunts.
Tadej Pogačar equals one of cycling’s most prestigious feats with world championship win | CNN
cnn.com/2024/09/29/sport/tadej-pogacar-world-championship-spt-intl/
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Ned Boulting’s Marginal Mystery Tour coming to Ilkley this month: Ned Boulting, ITV’s lead Tour de France commentator, will be performing at Ilkley’s King’s Hall ...
ilkleygazette.co.uk/leisure/24626940.ned-boultings-marginal-mystery-tour-coming-ilkley-month/
Neoclassical architecture biennale kicks off in Brussels this weekend: 22 neoclassical buildings will open their doors to the public, with architecture-focused ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1245028/neoclassical-architecture-biennale-kicks-off-in-brussels-this-weekend
Bath firefighter's 543-mile challenge to raise funds after wife's cancer battle: Matt Parsons is cycling 543 miles for Cancer Research after his wife’s battle ...
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/bath-firefighters-543-mile-challenge-9582844
Macron urges halt to arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza: French President Emmanuel Macron told French radio that his priority was to 'return to a ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/10/05/macron-urges-halt-to-arms-deliveries-to-israel-for-use-in-gaza_6728282_4.html
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for End to Arms Sales to Israel
- President Macron urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel to facilitate a return to political solutions.
- Netanyahu rejected this call as disgraceful, asserting that Israel would prevail without external support.
- Macron expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the risk of escalation in Lebanon.
- Despite the tensions, Macron reaffirmed France's unwavering commitment to Israel's security.
Treasure hunt ended after 31 years: Golden owl found in France: In 1993, an author hid a golden owl somewhere in France and left eleven clues in a book ...
sueddeutsche.de/panorama/frankreich-schatzsuche-goldene-eule-gefunden-lux.SpobQARUJ4LuBcNWxTb3uX
Quick Glance: France's 31-Year Treasure Hunt for Owl Statue Concludes
- The golden owl statuette has been unearthed in France after over three decades.
- Confirmation was given that the replica was dug up during the night.
- The finder must have correctly solved 11 riddles set by author Max Valentin to claim the original statue.
- The treasure hunt inspired a large community of 'chouetteurs' who exchanged information online.
French PM Barnier promises spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce 'colossal' debt: In his first speech to Parliament, Prime Minister Michel Barnier said France ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/10/01/french-pm-barnier-promises-spending-cuts-and-tax-hikes-to-reduce-colossal-debt_6727875_7.html
Quick Glance: Stricter Immigration Policy Announced by French PM
- Prime Minister Michel Barnier outlined a stricter immigration and integration policy for France.
- He emphasized the need for better border control and a ruthless approach to human traffickers exploiting migrants.
- The immigration debate intensified following the murder of a 19-year-old student, linked to an undocumented immigrant.
- Barnier aims for quicker processing of asylum applications and improved enforcement of deportation orders.
Osama bin Laden's son is not allowed to return to France: France has imposed an entry ban on Osama bin Laden's son Omar. The trigger was a social media ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/osama-bin-ladens-sohn-darf-nicht-nach-frankreich-zurueckkehren-35128758.html
Quick Glance: Omar bin Laden Expelled from France
- Omar bin Laden has been expelled from France over social media posts deemed an 'apology for terrorism.'
- The 43-year-old lived in Normandy for several years, working as a painter.
- A tweet on May 2, 2023, praising his father led to charges of condoning terrorism.
- French authorities confirmed he cannot return to France for national security reasons.
Paris removes Olympic rings from Eiffel Tower: The Olympic rings placed on the Eiffel Tower since June were removed early Friday, although the Paris City Hall ...
rfi.my/AzhE.X
Le Pen in court for embezzlement of EU funds: The accusation is bogus employment of parliamentary staff and embezzlement of EU funds: Marine Le Pen and other ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/le-pen-verfahren-100.html
Quick Glance: Marine Le Pen on Trial: A Pivotal Case
- The Rassemblement National faces charges for systematically misusing European Parliament funds.
- Marine Le Pen is the key defendant in a trial that could impact France's political landscape.
- Investigations, initiated over a decade ago, allege the party misappropriated EU resources for national use.
- A verdict is anticipated in late November, with substantial evidence against Le Pen.
Marseille: "Unprecedented cruelty" - | 15-year-old burned alive in France: This act of violence has shocked France: a young man was stabbed 50 times before being ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article253876812/Marseille-Beispiellose-Grausamkeit-15-Jaehriger-in-Frankreich-lebendig-verbrannt.html
Hurricane Kirk Remnants Forecast to Hit Europe Later This Week: The remnants of Hurricane Kirk are forecast to hit northwest France on Wednesday ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-07/hurricane-kirk-remnants-forecast-to-hit-europe-later-this-week
Home Secretary: Death of two-year-old in English Channel crossing 'appalling' | ITV News
itv.com/news/2024-10-05/several-migrants-including-child-killed-crossing-channel
Quick Glance: Tragedies in Channel Crossings Claim Lives
- Four people, including a two-year-old child, died during two attempts to cross the English Channel in overcrowded boats.
- French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the smugglers, pledging to intensify efforts against these criminal gangs.
- British Home Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed outrage over the tragedies and emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation to combat smuggling.
- This year, a total of 51 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach England from France.
Bin Laden's son banned from France: Until recently, Omar bin Laden led an inconspicuous life as an artist in Normandy. Now an entry ban has been imposed on ...
nzz.ch/international/bin-ladins-sohn-aus-frankreich-verbannt-ld.1851961
France’s minority government survives no-confidence vote as far right refuses to back motion
france24.com/en/france/20241008-france-s-minority-government-survives-no-confidence-vote-as-far-right-refuses-to-back-motion
Swiss rider Muriel Furrer dies after crash at world championships in Zurich: Swiss rider Muriel Furrer has died from injuries sustained in a crash during the ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-09-28/swiss-rider-muriel-furrer-dies-after-world-championships/104408474
Quick Glance: Tragic Loss: Cyclist Muriel Furrer Passes Away
- Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer, aged 18, died after suffering a serious crash during the junior road race in Zurich.
- The UCI announced that an investigation is underway and will continue the championships in respect of the family's wishes.
- Adjustments to the medal ceremony include a minute's silence and a message of condolence in honor of Furrer.
- Road cycling safety has been increasingly scrutinized, following a series of fatal accidents in recent years.
France 2024 Wine Production Seen Dropping 22% on Bad Weather: France’s wine production for 2024 is seen dropping 22% in 2024 due to bad weather across all ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-08/france-2024-wine-production-seen-dropping-22-on-bad-weather
88 francophone countries call for 'immediate' ceasefire in Lebanon: The demand comes in response to an Israeli ground operation into Lebanon ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/06/macron-says-88-french-speaking-countries-have-called-for-ceasefire-in-lebanon
When crossing the English Channel: Toddler trampled to death on refugee boat: Several refugees died during the crossing from France to England ...
spiegel.de/ausland/aermelkanal-kleinkind-wird-auf-fluechtlingsboot-totgetrampelt-a-812f55f8-ce44-48d5-b443-018c4fb59c22
Macron to meet Ukrainian troops at French military camp: France first announced it would help train Ukrainian soldiers in October 2022, and plans to upgrade a ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/09/emmanuel-macron-to-meet-ukrainian-troops-training-at-french-military-camp
After Paul Pogba's appeal to CAS: doping ban reduced: France's former world champion Paul Pogba is serving a ban after a positive doping test ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/sportpolitik/nach-paul-pogbas-einspruch-beim-cas-dopingsperre-reduziert-110028011.html
Quick Glance: Pogba's Doping Ban Reduced to 18 Months
- Paul Pogba's original four-year doping ban has been reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- The Juventus midfielder tested positive for the banned substance dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) following a match in August 2023.
- He is set to resume training with Juventus in January 2025 and return to competitive play in March.
- Pogba expressed his intention to return to football through a social media post featuring his football boots and personalized socks.
Ceasefire was proposed: Macron criticizes Israel's ground offensive in Lebanon
n-tv.de/politik/Macron-kritisiert-Israels-Bodenoffensive-im-Libanon-article25272100.html
Vietnam, France Lift Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Vietnam and France agreed to upgrade diplomatic relations between the two countries to a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-08/vietnam-france-lift-ties-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership
Cycling World Championships in Zurich: Tadej Pogacar is world champion: After an impressive performance in the road race, Pogacar wins his third major title this ...
nzz.ch/sport/rad-wm-in-zuerich-tadej-pogacar-holt-sich-im-strassenrennen-den-weltmeistertitel-ld.1850676
Quick Glance: Pogacar Caps Season with World Championship Title
- Tadej Pogacar won the road race at the World Championships in Zurich, marking his third title of the year.
- He replaced Mathieu van der Poel as world champion, finishing ahead of Ben O'Connor and van der Poel after 273.9 km.
- With this victory, Pogacar achieved the cycling Triple Crown, a feat accomplished by only a few riders before him.
- The race was overshadowed by a moment of silence for the late Swiss junior cyclist Muriel Furrer.
"Shame on you!" Netanyahu criticizes Macron after call for arms embargo against Israel
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nahost-macron-fordert-stopp-von-waffenlieferungen-an-israel-fuer-den-einsatz-im-gazastreifen-li.2260161
A Discomforting Signal From the UK Bond Market: UK 10-year yields are back above those of the US. That’s not happened in a while.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-07/a-discomforting-signal-from-the-uk-bond-market
France aims to send Mirage fighter jets to help Ukraine fight Putin in 2025: Ukrainian pilots are already flying F-16s donated by countries including the ...
politico.eu/article/france-aims-to-send-mirage-fighter-jets-to-ukraine-in-first-half-of-2025/
Drug violence in Marseille: 15-year-old attacked with knife stabs and set on fire
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/marseille-in-frankreich-15-jaehriger-mit-messerstichen-attackiert-und-angezuendet-a-57e7760e-4d7b-4a5e-a8b1-b761ede2fc4d
"It breaks our hearts": No snow - | French winter sports resorts close ski resorts
n-tv.de/panorama/Kein-Schnee-Franzoesische-Wintersportorte-schliessen-Skistation-article25275006.html
Naomi Campbell gets ban after spending £7,800 of charity funds on five-star hotel
metro.co.uk/2024/09/26/naomi-campbell-banned-charity-trustee-serious-mismanagement-funds-worth-thousands-21678090/
Quick Glance: Naomi Campbell Receives Five-Year Charity Trustee Ban
- Naomi Campbell has been banned for five years from serving as a charity trustee following a Charity Commission investigation revealing financial misconduct at her charity, Fashion for Relief.
- The inquiry discovered that of the nearly £4.8 million raised from events, only £389,000 was distributed to partner charities, while significant funds were misused for luxury expenses and unauthorized consultancy fees.
- Fellow trustees Bianka Hellmich and Veronica Chou also faced disqualifications for several years due to receiving unauthorized payments.
- Fashion for Relief was dissolved in 2023 as the Charity Commission identified serious mismanagement and governance issues since its establishment in 2015.
French anti-riot police sent to Martinique to enforce protest bans: The French government has sent a group of special anti-riot police to the French Caribbean ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240923-french-anti-riot-police-sent-to-martinique-to-enforce-protest-bans
'We don't work enough' - French MP calls for end of 35-hour week: France's former interior minister has called for an end to the country's most famous piece of ...
thelocal.fr/20241007/we-dont-work-enough-french-mp-calls-for-end-of-35-hour-week
Rumours of Stellantis-Renault merger are 'pure speculation', says Stellantis CEO: Rumours about a merger between Stellantis and Renault are "pure speculation ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rumours-stellantis-renault-merger-are-pure-speculation-says-stellantis-ceo-2024-10-03/
Quick Glance: Stellantis CEO Tavares Contemplates Retirement in 2026
- Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, commented on the possibility of retirement in 2026 during his visit to the Sochaux plant.
- He stated he would honor his contract until January 2026, while discussions for his successor have begun.
- Tavares believes his remaining tenure is sufficient to address challenges following a recent earnings warning.
- He highlighted positive trends, including a recovery in US market share and strong sales of the 3008 and 5008 models.
While crossing the English Channel: Two-year-old trampled to death on a refugee boat
n-tv.de/panorama/Zweijaehriger-auf-Fluechtlingsboot-totgetrampelt-article25272661.html
EU’s Von Der Leyen Confronts Hungary's Viktor Orban Over Pro-Russia Stance: Ursula von der Leyen issued a withering rebuke of Prime Minister Viktor Orban as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-09/eu-s-von-der-leyen-confronts-orban-over-pro-russia-stance
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Critiques Hungary's Orban Severely
- Top EU officials criticized Viktor Orban for democratic backsliding and his Russia-friendly stance on Ukraine during his address to the European Parliament.
- Orban described the current situation as the "most serious period" in EU history and called for changes within the Union.
- Ursula von der Leyen strongly rebuked Orban, emphasizing the need to continue support for Ukraine while condemning his uncoordinated diplomacy and stance on migration.
- Despite international criticism, the Hungarian Prime Minister feels encouraged by the rise of far-right movements in Europe and a new political group in the EU Parliament.
Macron and Trudeau pledge common front on economy, language: During talks in Ottawa, French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ...
rfi.fr/en/international-news/20240926-macron-meets-trudeau-in-canada-as-both-face-political-setbacks
France calls for emergency UN meeting amid Middle East crisis after Israeli strikes
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China hits back at EU with brandy tax: China places a tax on European brandy imports in a move critics say is retaliation for recent tariffs on electric cars.
bbc.com/news/articles/cn8jz39xl19o
Quick Glance: China Imposes Tariffs on EU Brandy Imports
- China has implemented temporary anti-dumping measures on EU brandy imports in response to the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
- French brandy producers, including Hennessy and Remy Martin, will face security deposits ranging from 34.8% to 39.0% of the import value.
- France intends to challenge these measures at the World Trade Organization, labeling them as incomprehensible and a violation of free trade.
- Analysts predict a potential 20% decline in sales volumes in China, significantly impacting the profits of affected companies.
France to host Lebanon aid conference, Macron says: France will host an international conference this month to help drum up humanitarian aid for Lebanon and ...
reuters.com/world/france-host-lebanon-aid-conference-macron-says-2024-10-05/
225 euros for six hours: Paris is making parking for SUVs drastically more expensive
kleinezeitung.at/international/18919472/18-euro-fuer-eine-stunde-paris-macht-das-parken-fuer-suv-drastisch
Quick Glance: Paris Increases Parking Fees for SUVs Significantly
- Starting in October, parking fees for SUVs and heavy vehicles in Paris will rise sharply, costing 18 euros per hour in the city center.
- Residents and certain groups are exempt from the new rates, which also apply to combustion and hybrid vehicles over 1.6 tons.
- The city plans further measures for traffic reform, including reducing road lanes and implementing a 30 km/h speed limit citywide.
- Additionally, the speed limit on the Périphérique will be lowered from 70 to 50 km/h to reduce noise and enhance road safety.
France orders more deportation flights to Africa from Indian Ocean island of Mayotte
france24.com/en/france/20241003-france-orders-more-deportation-flights-to-africa-from-indian-ocean-island-of-mayotte-bruno-retailleau-migrants
17 EU countries call for "paradigm shift" in the repatriation of migrants
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/10/07/asylbewerber-17-eu-lander-fordern-paradigmenwechsel-bei-der-abschiebung
Inside Macron's pitch meeting with Wall Street as budget woes mount: French President Emmanuel Macron has given top U.S. financiers a candid assessment of his ...
reuters.com/world/europe/inside-macrons-pitch-meeting-with-wall-street-budget-woes-mount-2024-10-04/
Suspect is extradited: Leading Mocro Mafia member arrested: Arrest in Paris: Police arrest a leading member of the Mocro Mafia as he leaves a restaurant ...
n-tv.de/politik/Fuehrendes-Mocro-Mafia-Mitglied-festgenommen-article25279637.html
Cycling: Pogacar also triumphs at the Giro dell'Emilia: Cycling world champion Tadej Pogacar also triumphs in the first race after his World Championship ...
faz.net/aktuell/sport/mehr-sport/radsport-pogacar-triumphiert-auch-beim-giro-dell-emilia-110029127.html
Cocoa-producing countries call on EU to delay anti-deforestation law: Cocoa-producing countries have asked the European Union for at least two more years to ...
rfi.my/B03I.f
France on Alert as Remnants of Hurricane Kirk Move Across Europe: France is bracing for heavy rain and flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Kirk pass over the ...
trib.al/tdlh8vG
France: Conservative government after left-wing election success: The new cabinet in France is in place. Although the French voted mostly left-wing ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/frankreich-neue-regierung-steht-100.html
Quick Glance: France's New Cabinet Unveils Key Ministerial Appointments
- France has unveiled a new government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier after months of political deadlock.
- Antoine Armand has been appointed Finance Minister, while Bruno Retailleau serves as Interior Minister, reflecting a rightward shift.
- Jean-Noel Barrot takes on the role of Foreign Minister, with Benjamin Haddad as Europe Minister, maintaining strong ties to Washington.
- Sebastien Lecornu continues as Defence Minister, ensuring stability within the cabinet.
At French mass rape trial, the silent shock of watching the first videos: The court on Thursday, which is now examining the 49 co-defendants on trial for the ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/09/20/at-french-mass-rape-trial-the-silent-shock-of-watching-the-first-videos_6726733_7.html
Quick Glance: Trial of Mass Rape Case Shocks France
- Gisele Pelicot labeled the accused as 'degenerates'.
- The trial against her ex-husband and 50 others has garnered global attention.
- Pelicot emphasized that she never consented to any sexual acts and felt humiliated.
- Dominique Pelicot admitted his guilt while denying other accusations against him.
Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council: UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/26/israel-spreading-terror-lebanons-pm-tells-un-security-council
Avignon rape trial: Witness: Pelicot offered his wife in exchange for gardening: In the Avignon rape trial, more and more gruesome details are coming to light ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Zeuge-Pelicot-bot-seine-Frau-gegen-Gartenarbeit-an-article25278922.html
France to Sell €12 Billion Bonds as PM Barnier Vows to Fix Finances: France is selling bonds just days before Prime Minister Michel Barnier unveils detailed ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-03/france-to-sell-12-billion-bonds-as-barnier-vows-to-fix-finances
US, allies call for 'immediate' 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah
apnews.com/article/biden-israel-hezbollah-war-ff2ec626f5d8883014f577b9a0cfaf1e
Quick Glance: Escalating Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Conflict
- A missile fired by Hezbollah was intercepted near Tel Aviv, marking the first attack on the city.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to speak at the UN General Assembly, considering a US-led ceasefire proposal for 21 days.
- The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is worsening, with estimates of 400,000 to 500,000 internally displaced people amid ongoing military confrontations.
- Hezbollah confirmed the death of a senior commander while Israeli forces continue attacks on strategic targets in Lebanon.
France’s Bond Yield Surpasses Spain’s for First Time Since 2007: Bond investors are demanding a higher yield to hold French bonds than lower-rated Spanish debt ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-26/france-s-bond-yield-surpasses-spain-s-for-first-time-since-2007
EU needs faster migrant returns, say 17 countries including Germany, France: Report
politico.eu/article/europe-migration-faster-returns-germany-france/
France says it has information confirming Hezbollah chief Nasrallah is dead: France’s foreign ministry said on Saturday that according to its information ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/09/28/france-says-it-has-information-confirming-hezbollah-chief-nasrallah-is-dead
France says it is sending helicopter carrier to eastern Mediterranean : A French helicopter carrier will arrive in the eastern Mediterranean in the next five to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/10/01/france-says-it-is-sending-helicopter-carrier-to-eastern-mediterranean-
T-Online Oct 07
"Villa Vie Odyssey": The longest cruise in the world has finally set sail: For the passengers on the longest cruise in the world, the wait is over ...
t-online.de/leben/reisen/kreuzfahrten/id_100504478/-villa-vie-odyssey-laengste-kreuzfahrt-der-welt-legt-endlich-ab.html
France's largest lithium project questioned by residents
de.euronews.com/green/2024/10/06/im-herzen-frankreichs-lithiumprojekt-im-wert-von-1-milliarde-euro
Macron’s had a case of the blues since naming his new PM: The French president’s grip on power has waned since he called a snap election this summer.
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-case-of-blues-new-pm-michel-barnier-france/
Budget: Return of the tax on the rich - | Turning point in France's financial policy
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/haushalt-rueckkehr-der-reichensteuer-wende-in-frankreichs-finanzpolitik/100072622.html
Egypt Backs France’s Decision to Suspend Arms Exports to Israel: Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed support for French President Emmanuel ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/10/06/egypt-backs-frances-decision-to-suspend-arms-exports-to-israel/
France Risks Losing Its Spot Among Europe’s Safest Bond Markets: France’s status as one of the safest bond markets in Europe risks coming to an end as a fragile ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-27/france-s-role-as-one-of-europe-s-safest-bond-markets-is-at-risk
Headwinds, hunger and ‘a very close call’ with a kangaroo: Lachlan Morton sets fastest time cycling around Australia
cnn.com/2024/10/04/sport/lachlan-morton-cycling-australia-spt-intl/
Philippine's murderer: Moroccan was in France illegally: On Saturday, the body of a 19-year-old student was found in the Paris city forest ...
nzz.ch/international/der-moerder-von-philippine-marokkaner-war-illegal-in-frankreich-ld.1850031
Car-hostile Paris: SUV drivers have to pay more for parking in the French capital. Now a new speed limit on the ring road is stirring up anger at the ...
rheinpfalz.de/politik_artikel,-autofeindliches-paris-_arid,5699112.html
Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and limiting UN veto power: Takeaways from Macron’s speech at the UN
france24.com/en/france/20240925-ukraine-lebanon-gaza-and-limiting-un-veto-power-takeaways-from-macron-s-speech-at-the-un
October 7, 2023: Hamas attack triggers wave of anti-Semitism in Europe: War in the Middle East means more anti-Semitism in Europe. In France ...
nzz.ch/international/7-oktober-2023-hamas-ueberfall-loest-antisemitismus-welle-in-europa-aus-ld.1850912
Macron tried to punish me for Brexit, Boris Johnson complains: Former British prime minister says Macron “would not hesitate to put his Cuban-heeled bootee into ...
politico.eu/article/macron-boris-johnson-brexit-european-union-memoir-leave-remain-conservative-labour/
Quick Glance: Johnson Describes Macron as a Brexit Challenge
- Boris Johnson characterizes Emmanuel Macron in his memoir as a 'positive nuisance' during Brexit negotiations.
- According to Johnson, Macron wanted to punish the UK for leaving the EU, viewing Brexit as a significant affront.
- Johnson suspects that Macron strategically used the migrant crisis to exert pressure on Britain.
- He also notes that the secretive AUKUS deal infuriated France, while Macron was charming yet strategic.
Switzerland mourns death of cyclist at World Championships: Muriel Furrer, who died after a racing fall, was considered a rising star of Swiss cycling.
swissinfo.ch/eng/various/switzerland-mourns-death-of-cyclist-at-world-championships/87635356
Quick Glance: Switzerland Grieves Cyclist's Death at Championships
- Eighteen-year-old Muriel Furrer died from head injuries after a fall during the UCI Road and Para-Cycling World Championships.
- Swiss Sports Minister Viola Amherd and notable cyclists expressed their condolences and remembered Furrer as a joyful individual.
- Championship organizers decided to continue the races with flags at half-mast, while a scheduled gala was canceled.
- Furrer was recognized as an emerging talent in Swiss cycling, having achieved significant success in national and international events.
Lebanon ceasefire deal makes progress, France reports at UN: France said on Wednesday that efforts would continue in coming hours to clinch a deal on a proposal ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/lebanons-hezbollah-says-it-launched-rocket-targeting-mossad-base-near-tel-aviv-2024-09-25/
France has a new government: Around two and a half months after the parliamentary elections, the new French government has been decided ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/frankreich-regierung-114.html
Quick Glance: France's Government Shifts Rightward
- France has formed a new center-right government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier after the parliamentary elections.
- The government consists of 40 members, including 19 full ministers, with Les Républicains receiving significant portfolios like the Interior Ministry and Agriculture.
- The opposition sharply criticizes the government as reactionary and disconnected from voter desires, while Barnier leads a fragile coalition.
- Protests occurred in several cities, including Paris, and the new cabinet will convene for its first meeting on Sunday.
Lufthansa: The airline is on a shrinking course: The flight business under the Lufthansa brand is slowing down the entire group. Because, despite all efforts ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/dienstleister/lufthansa-sparpogramm-der-kranich-fliegt-auf-schrumpfkurs/30026504.html
Marine Le Pen is on trial. A guilty verdict could doom her presidential ambitions.
politico.eu/article/trial-marine-le-pen-france-national-rally-president-european-parliament/
Election victory of the FPÖ in Austria: Europe's right-wing parties celebrate
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/oesterreich-wahl-fpoe-reaktionen-europa-rechtspopulisten-100.html
Quick Glance: Rise of the FPÖ: A Signal for Europe's Right
- The FPÖ secured 28.9 percent of the votes in Austria's National Council election, becoming the leading political force for the first time.
- European right-wing populists, including Geert Wilders and Marine Le Pen, congratulated the FPÖ, viewing its success as part of a broader trend.
- The FPÖ's victory is seen by other right-wing parties in Europe as a validation of their political objectives.
- The International Auschwitz Committee expressed concern over the election results and the rise of extremist views in Austria.
Transport: To Paris in eight hours - | Rail launches new connection: High-speed trains already run on some routes between Germany and France ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/verkehr-in-acht-stunden-nach-paris-bahn-startet-neue-verbindung/100072547.html
Quick Glance: New High-Speed Link Between Berlin and Paris
- Starting in mid-December 2023, a direct connection from Berlin to Paris will be available.
- Travel time will be approximately eight hours, allowing daytime high-speed travel between the capitals.
- The service will be operated by Deutsche Bahn and French SNCF.
- The two companies have collaborated on high-speed routes since 2007.
5 things to know about aligot - France's cheesy winter dish: It's delicious, it involves French cheese and you can also get involved in competitions to stretch ...
thelocal.fr/20221020/5-things-to-know-about-the-cheesy-french-classic-aligot
Fils fights through injury to defeat Humbert in Japan Open final: Arthur Fils battled gamely despite a left ankle injury to defeat fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/fils-fights-through-injury-defeat-humbert-japan-open-final-2024-10-01/
West Africa's endorsement of commercial whaling alarms green groups: Seven West African nations are facing backlash after supporting a proposal to resume ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20241008-west-africa-s-endorsement-of-commercial-whaling-alarms-green-groups
French foreign minister to travel to Lebanon on Sunday evening: Ministry: France’s foreign minister will travel to Lebanon on Sunday, his ministry said ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/09/29/french-foreign-minister-to-travel-to-lebanon-on-sunday-evening-ministry-
Telegram boss wants to share user data with authorities: Telegram was long accused of not cooperating sufficiently with authorities. Then founder Pavel Durov was ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/article253667944/Telegram-Chef-will-Nutzerdaten-mit-Behoerden-teilen.html
Boy, two, among four deaths in two ‘tragedies’ involving small boats off France: French interior minister Bruno Retailleau says the boy had been ‘trampled to ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/10/05/boy-two-among-four-deaths-in-two-tragedies-involving-small-boats-off-france/
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