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
Donald Trump’s Transgender Policy There Are Only Two Genders in America… Donald Trump’s Big Transgender Announcement, He Said – He’ll Kick Them Out of the Military – Donald Trump’s Ban on Transgender Rights in Military Schools and Sports Policies
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump said he will exclude transgender people from the US military once he takes office. Trump said there are only two genders in America. “I will sign executive orders to end child sexual abuse, and keep transgender people out of the military and our elementary, middle, and high schools,” he said … Read more
Still no new government in France: Why does it take so long?
France’s new government will not be announced before Monday evening, the presidency said in a statement, prolonging the political uncertainty in a major European power. Why does it take so long? France 24’s Antonia Kerrigan tells us more. Source link
Israeli hostages in Gaza: Controversy over Netanyahu interview with WSJ
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on December 20 that Jerusalem remains committed to its objective of ousting Hamas from power. France 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more. Source link
Luigi M. pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges – DW – 12/23/2024
Monday marked the second court appearance in New York for Luigi M. since his arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania five days after the killing of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Manhattan. M. pleaded not guilty to New York state murder charges. The 26-year-old faces an 11-count indictment, including three … Read more
How French soldiers train for trench warfare
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 marked the return of high-intensity warfare in Europe. Now, almost three years later and with the conflict showing no signs of abating, France is gearing itself up to fight. FRANCE 24 reports from a military camp in northeastern France where soldiers train for combat in trenches. Source link
“Governments need to make their position clear” on bitcoin
Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a year-end frenzy and it’s not just because of its price. Good news is coming from all fronts: more institutional investments, companies incorporating the currency into their treasuries, politicians talking about national reserves with the digital asset or records in network processing power. Without a doubt, it is a year to … Read more
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder, terrorism charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to state murder charges on Monday, including murder as an act of terrorism. Source link
Trump will face a different North Korea in his second term
In his first term as US president, Donald Trump tightened economic sanctions against North Korea to try to force Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons program. VOA’s Young Gyo Kim looks at what Trump should expect from North Korea during his second term. Scott Stearns explains. 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