🔴Ex-PMs Manuel Valls, Elisabeth Borne appointed as ministers in new French govt
🔴Ex-PMs Manuel Valls, Elisabeth Borne appointed as ministers in new French govt Source link
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France still waiting for 2024’s fourth government on Monday
The cabinet of new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will be announced by Élysée secretary-general Alexis Kohler, Macron’s office said. France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan tells us more. Source link
“Bitcoin regulation must come at some point,” says Towerbank executive
Towerbank is a bank that defines itself as “crypto friendly”. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Towerbank detected its clients’ interest in cryptocurrencies. In a world where bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies have gone from being a niche experiment cypherpunk To a multibillion-dollar industry, the arrival of regulation seems inevitable. This was reflected by Johan Hernández, a business … Read more
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and weapons charges
The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare pleaded not guilty on December 23 to state murder and terror charges while his attorney complained that comments coming from New York’s mayor would make it tough to receive a fair trial. Source link
Trump picks billionaire Stephen Feinberg to be deputy defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said on December 22 he would nominate billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg to serve as deputy secretary of defense. France 24’s Douglas Herbert tells us more. Source link
Kenya records 7,000 cases of violence against women since September 2023
Nairobi — Violence and killings of women and girls have dominated Kenya’s security reports this year, with more than 7,100 cases of gender-based violence since September 2023. That number includes 100 documented cases of murder against women since August 2024. Sarah Wambui said that one morning her husband of 20 years attacked her. “He attacked … Read more
No French government before Monday evening, presidency says
France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening to take into account a day of mourning for cyclone-hit Mayotte, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Director of Liberal Arts at Queen Mary University of London Andrew Smith was France 24’s guest. Source link
Jordanian, Qatari envoys meet Syria’s new leader for reconstruction talks
Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, hosted high-level talks on Monday with Arab diplomats, including Jordan and Qatar, focusing on reconstruction and future cooperation. The meetings marked a significant shift in regional ties after Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow earlier this month. Source link
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza officials say
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip overnight killed at least 20 people, Palestinian medics said on December 23. Source link
France mourns Mayotte victims amid uncertainty over government
France’s leaders held a minute of silence to pay respect to those lost on the archipelago of Mayotte. Source link