07
Jul 2022
5 questions on the strike in Paris airports

CGT, FO CFDT and CFTC, CFTC, CFTC, CFE–CGC, Unsa, and SUD all filed a strike notification from Friday, July 8, at 5 a.m. until Sunday, July 10, midnight. Although it is impossible to predict exactly how the movement will unfold and what disruptions may...

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07
Jul 2022
The government wants to increase student aid by 4%

Some breathing room for students. In her general policy speech on Wednesday, July 6, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne stated that scholarships will be revalued. A proposal is being made to increase the price of the university meal ticket from 1 euro to scholarship...

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07
Jul 2022
Four questions to help you understand the historical crisis that will bring down Boris Johnson

Cascading resignations. There have been several resignations. Michelle Donelan (new Minister of Education), walked out on Thursday, July 7, only two days after she was appointed. In a letter she wrote to Boris Johnson, she stated that "you have put us into...

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07
Jul 2022
Five minutes when Borne was questioned in the Assembly during his general-policy speech

"Hypocrite!" hypocrite! ". On Wednesday afternoon, the Bourbon Palace was the scene of anger from Nupes deputies. While Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne presented the main political lines for the new government, she was constantly interrupted by deputies, particularly...

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07
Jul 2022
Boris Johnson's resignation is called "The Fall of the Clown" by British media

Boris Johnson: End the clap! As predicted by British media, the British Prime Minister has resigned on Thursday, July 7, from the head of Conservative Party. Boris Johnson was facing a political crisis unprecedented in its magnitude, which saw the resignation...

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06
Jul 2022
Elisabeth Borne seizes National Ethics Committee for the concept consent in gynecology

Elisabeth Borne, in an interview with Elle on Wednesday July 6, stated that she had taken the National Consultative Ethics Committee to clarify the concept of consent during gynecological exams. This was after an investigation aimed towards this subject a...

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06
Jul 2022
Boris Johnson holds on to power despite all odds

On Wednesday, July 6, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejected all calls to resign, including those from his faithful, despite an unprecedented crisis in which multiple scandals have thrown him. . The Conservative leader was far from the success of his...

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06
Jul 2022
Sex scandal, cascading resignations ministers... Where is the new political crisis weakening Boris Johnson?

After being afflicted by multiple scandals, Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister is trying to ensure his political survival. On Wednesday, July 6, two new members of government announced their resignations. This was just one day after the departures...

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06
Jul 2022
The State was condemned for trying to search Mediapart's premises during the Benalla scandal

This Wednesday, July 6, 2019, the Nanterre court condemned the State for an attempted search at Mediapart's premises in 2019. It was done in connection with the Benalla case, which, according to its judgement consulted by AFP, compromised freedom of...

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06
Jul 2022
EDF, AAH and pensions - Elisabeth Borne's announcements in her general policy speech

The quinquenium has been launched this time: Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne gave her general policy speech at the National Assembly on Wednesday, 7 July, seven weeks after she was appointed to Matignon by Emmanuel Macron. The head of government was interrupted...

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06
Jul 2022
Elisabeth Borne announces that the State wants to renationalize 100% EDF

This was one of Elisabeth Borne's strong and surprising announcements. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne stated that the State intends to own 100% of EDF's capital during her Wednesday, July 6th policy speech. This decision is intended to restore "full...

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06
Jul 2022
Sloviansk, a new Russian target in Donbass. Civilians are urged to evacuate

On Wednesday, July 6, Russian forces continued to advance in Donbass. Residents of Sloviansk (Moscow's next target) are asked to evacuate due to intense shelling. "My main advice: evacuate!" Residents of Sloviansk were told Tuesday evening by Pavlo Kyrylenko,...

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06
Jul 2022
Sydney is submerged in water in Australia

After heavy rain, homes were flooded in Sydney during the first days of July. > View images of submerged Sydney On Wednesday, July 6th, thousands fled their homes in Australia's east coast as heavy rains moved north to flood Sydney. Bridges and roads...

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06
Jul 2022
Elisabeth Borne opens the door to the deconjugalization and dispensing of adult disability allowances

This proposal was rejected by Emmanuel Macron in his first five-year term. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne stated her desire for the adoption of deconjugalization ( AAH) The Prime Minister informed the deputies that a national conference on disability will...

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06
Jul 2022
TotalEnergies announces that it will be selling its stake in Russian oil fields

TotalEnergies, the energy giant, announced Wednesday, July 6, that it had sold 20% of its stake in Khariaga, in Russia's Arctic, to Zaroubejneft. Zaroubejneft had inherited the position as site operator since 2016. "In accordance with our principles...

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06
Jul 2022
Moscow reacts to the broadcast of a Putin/Macron interview on France 2.

On Wednesday, July 6, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was upset by the publication by France 2 of a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron. "Diplomatic etiquette doesn't allow for unilateral leaks [of such] recordings,"...

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06
Jul 2022
Boris Johnson fights for his position after two resignations from the British government

Four. Two more members of the British government resigned Wednesday, July 6, the day following the shocking departures of the Ministers for Health and Finance. This further weakens Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is also caught up in scandals. Will Quince,...

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06
Jul 2022
The milestone of 1,000 Billion Euros has been surpassed by the 500 richest French fortunes

According to "Challenges", the ranking of 500 richest French families has increased by 5% in a single year, to surpass the symbolic threshold of 1,000 billion euros. Bernard Arnault, boss of luxury brand LVMH, is still at the top of the rankings. His fortune...

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06
Jul 2022
Latvia is restoring compulsory military service in the face of Russian threats

Artis Pabriks, Latvia's Defense Minister, announced Tuesday that compulsory military service would be restored amid rising tensions with Russia and the war in Ukraine. "Latvia's current military structure has reached its limits. Artis Pabriks stated...

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06
Jul 2022
The European Parliament approves the EU's 'green' label on nuclear and gas

Meeting in Strasbourg plenary, MEPs approved Wednesday, July 6, the European Commission's "green" label for gas and nuclear. These are two energy sources that have been recognized as essential to combat climate change. In January, the Commission presented...

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06
Jul 2022
Shooting near Chicago: Gunman 'For weeks' planned 4th Of July Parade Attack

Authorities announced Tuesday that the seven murder charges against the young man who opened fire at US National Day celebrations in Highland Park (near Chicago), Illinois have been filed. He could spend his entire life in prison. Robert Crimo (21), could...

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05
Jul 2022
The reason why the sequence of Elisabeth Borne's general policy speech will never end

This speech will be the kick-off for the Borne government. This Wednesday, July 6, the Prime Minister will deliver her general policy speech in Parliament. The National Assembly will hold a first declaration at 3:00 p.m. followed by speeches from the group...

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05
Jul 2022
"Peter von Kant", After Yang, "Music Hole Movies to See (or Not) This Week

Francois Ozon's French drama with Denis Menochet and Isabelle Adjani. Khalil Gharbia (1h25). Progressive shifts in pleasure and tyranny. Petra von Kant was a fashion designer and a feminist at Fassbinder. She persecuted her assistant, and she fell in...

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05
Jul 2022
"You have lost my faith": Tired of Boris Johnson and two top UK ministers quitting

On Tuesday evening, July 5, the British health and finance ministers quit. This was a dramatic sign of their fatigue after the numerous scandals that rocked the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak (42), Finance Minister, stated that the...

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