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French president Emmanuel Macron has vowed to remain French president ‘until end of mandate’. He says he’ll name a new prime minister within days following the vote of no confidence that brought the Barnier government down on Wednesday. FRANCE 24’s speaks to Ariane Bogain, senior lecturer in French and Politics at the University of Northumbria. … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron is now seeking out a new PM to prevent France from sliding deeper into political turmoil after Michel Barnier’s government was ousted in a historic no-confidence vote in parliament. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on a further weakened EU already reeling from the implosion of Germany’s coalition government, FRANCE 24’s … Read more
Binance has announced a new staking feature on-chain of different cryptocurrencies that will be available through Binance Earnthe passive income section of the exchange. This inauguration will bring with it the launch of Babylon BTC Staking. The first supported offering is Babylon BTC Staking, where users can stake their BTC and earn on-chain rewards from … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was still clinging to power Thursday, with his party announcing they will oppose an impeachment motion after his short-lived imposition of martial law stunned the world. Yoon suspended civilian rule late Tuesday and deployed troops and helicopters to parliament only for legislators to vote down the measure and force … Read more
Syrian rebels ousted pro-government forces from Hama on Thursday, bringing the insurgents a major new victory after a lightning advance across northern Syria and dealing a new blow to President Bashar al-Assad and his Russian and Iranian allies. The Syrian army announced that the rebels had entered Hama after intense clashes and said it was … Read more
The chief executive of one of the United States’ largest health insurance companies, UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a New York Hilton hotel in an apparently targeted hit Wednesday. Brian Thompson was shot just before 7 am outside the hotel in the Midtown district of Manhattan. Police are searching for the killer. Source link
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) user community is making decisions about network fees. Read more Source link
Public sector workers across France staged a nationwide strike Thursday to demand increased funding and staffing for public services, causing major disruptions in schools and air travel, local media reported. Demonstrations were held in cities nationwide. In Paris, protesters gathered near the Ministry of Economy and Finance before marching toward Place d’Italie. Source link
Amnesty International accused Israel Thursday of “committing genocide” against Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the war last year, saying its new report was a “wake-up call” for the world. The London-based rights organization said its findings were based on satellite images documenting devastation, fieldwork and ground reports from Gazans as well as “dehumanizing … Read more
US President Joe Biden arrived in the Angolan port city of Lobito on Wednesday, the last day of a trip to Africa, with a plan to extend a railway that could channel critical minerals from Congo to the West. The United States has provided a $550-million loan to support the venture, which involves refurbishing an … Read more