Relief Efforts in Mayotte, Mixed Reactions to Mazan Verdicts, Sarkozy’s Corruption Conviction Upheld
Relief efforts are ongoing in Mayotte following severe flooding that caused widespread damage and displacement. The recent verdicts in the Mazan case have sparked mixed reactions, raising questions about justice and accountability. Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy’s corruption conviction has been upheld by France’s top court. Source link
North Korea suffers more than 1,000 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, Seoul says
More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers were killed or injured on the battlefield since Pyongyang sent troops to back Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, South Korean military officials said Monday. Source link
Biden commutes sentences for 37 of 40 federal death row inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of 40 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump who oversaw a sweeping number of lethal injections during his first term. Source link
Nigeria steps up fight against illegal oil trade – DW – 12/23/2024
Nigeria’s army and security forces have dealt a blow to the illegal oil trade. By destroying 56 bunkering sites, the authorities are attempting to destroy the lifeblood of this underground economy. Despite being Africa’s largest crude oil producer, Nigeria has faced significant setbacks due to large-scale oil theft and pipeline sabotage. These issues have reduced … Read more
The cryptocurrency cycle is entering phase 2
In the first phase, bitcoin was the protagonist. In phase 2, alternative cryptocurrencies would begin to come to the fore more. With bitcoin (BTC)’s sharp bullish trend taking it to new all-time high prices, enthusiasm is spreading in the overall cryptocurrency market. Several are at their highest trading levels of the year, while others have … Read more
Trump vows to stop ‘transgender lunacy’ and make two genders official US policy
At a conference for young conservatives in Arizona Sunday, US President-elect Donald Trump said the official policy of his upcoming administration would be the recognition of only two genders, male and female, as he pledged to end “transgender lunacy” on the first day of his presidency. Source link
France not to name new government before Monday evening
France’s new government will not be announced before 1700 GMT Monday evening due to a day of mourning for the victims of the disaster in cyclone-hit Mayotte, the French presidential office said. Source link
Romanian parliament expected to approve new government
Bucharest – Romania’s outgoing President Klaus Iohannis is expected to nominate leftist Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to form a new government on Monday after three pro-European parties agreed on the details of their parliamentary majority. The Social Democrat Party (PSD) will hold eight cabinet positions, including Justice, Transport, Labor and Defence, and most … Read more
France observes national day of mourning for Mayotte cyclone victims
France on Monday observes a national day of mourning set by President Emmanuel Macron for the victims of Cyclone Chido on the French overseas territory of Mayotte. More than a week after the storm hit, the official death toll is 35, although authorities say the real toll could be in the hundreds or even thousands. … Read more