Ukraine’s foreign minister called Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov a “war criminal” Thursday as they both attended an international meeting in Malta, the latter’s first visit to an EU country since the 2022 invasion. FRANCE 24’s Emily Boyle reports. Source link
Bitcoin surpassed $100,000 for the first time in its history, a milestone. The rise of bitcoin responds to the currency’s own fundamentals, beyond other factors. This Thursday, December 5, bitcoin (BTC) recorded a milestone by surpassing the USD 100,000 barrier for the first time in its history. This event not only marks a historic aspect … Read more
Syrian insurgents entered the central city of Hama on Thursday after days of intense government clashes with forces as they pushed forward with their week-long offensive that has brought large parts of Syria under their control. The Syrian army said it has withdrawn from Hama, which is 200 km north of the capital, marking another … Read more
Unexpected alliances, seeing strength in “diversity” – Syria’s Islamist insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former branch of al Qaeda, is trying to soften its public image in a bid to become one of Syria’s key political players. After seizing Aleppo in a lightning offensive, the armed group on Thursday seemed to have broken … Read more
Thousands rallied across Georgia on Thursday for a second week of pro-EU protests, after the prime minister threatened to “eradicate” the country’s “liberal-fascist” opposition. Tbilisi has been rocked by turmoil since the governing Georgian Dream party, which critics accuse of creeping authoritarianism and leading the country back towards Russia, claimed victory in a disputed election … Read more
Forget that France is without a government, forget illiberal winds, superpower tensions and the wars abroad. On Saturday, the City of Light welcomes the world for the grand reopening of Notre Dame cathedral. Source link
Bitcoin has reached a new milestone by surpassing $100,000 for the first time in its history. This advance not only represents an all-time high in dollars, but also against goldone of the oldest and most recognized financial assets in the world. At the moment, 1 bitcoin is equivalent to 39 ounces of gold. The previous … Read more
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