France is grappling with an alarming surge in drug-related violence, from grisly murders in Marseille to deadly clashes in smaller towns. As criminal networks thrive, the government has declared the fight against trafficking a “national cause” – but experts warn the crisis may be spiraling beyond the control of law enforcement. Source link
Russian infantry managed briefly to advance into the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk on Wednesday before being repelled by Kyiv’s army, local authorities said Thursday. The city, an important railway hub, was taken by Russia in the early days of Moscow’s invasion then retaken by Ukraine in a counteroffensive months later. Source link
Among Donald Trump’s totally unexpected cabinet choices, none has been greeted with more shock and bafflement — from Republicans as well as Democrats — than the nomination of right-wing firebrand Matt Gaetz to head the Justice Department. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump’s unorthodox cabinet appointments, FRANCE 24’s Mark Owen welcomes Andrew … Read more
Authorities in the Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe on Thursday declared a dengue epidemic driven by a virus strain that had a limited circulation for two decades. Health officials in the overseas French territory warned of a “high number” of “severe forms” of the disease. Source link
Ukraine is at a crucial point in its existential fight against the full-scale Russian invasion launched by Vladimir Putin in February 2022. US president-elect Donald Trump is said to want to accelerate the timetable to a trick. Ukraine wants guarantees against any future Russian invasion before any discussion of talks. Source link
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice linked Wednesday’s failed bomb attack on the court with far-right hate speech while the country’s police chief said it is being investigated as an act of terrorism. The police director also said the Supreme Court has received fresh threats since the blasts. Source link
Wolverine Worldwide has presented its economic results for the third quarter and suffered a total decline in sales of 16.6%. The quarterly result is 440.2 million US dollars. In the third quarter of 2023, it was $527.7 million. However, the sale of the Keds brand in February 2024 has an impact; in comparable values, the … Read more
A trial opens in Jena in the eastern German state of Thuringia on Friday against two men with Afghan citizenship accused of plotting a terrorist attack near the Swedish parliament in Stockholm. What are the couple accused of? One of the defendants is accused of supporting and applying for membership of a terrorist organization, the … Read more
Viral claims on social media assert that Elon Musk is reportedly “eyeing a CNN acquisition” as Musk is trying to “fix the media.” We tell you the origin of these claims in this edition of Truth or Fake. Source link
“Cryptocurrencies will continue to be a political force,” says Samir Kerbage. It is still early to invest in digital assets. The presidential elections of November 5 in the United States have left a series of valuable lessons for bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency investors. The election of leaders with favorable positions towards the digital assets sector, … Read more