Tag #France

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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Thousands Potentially Dead

Cyclone Chido, the most intense in 90 years, ravaged Mayotte on Saturday, causing potentially thousands of deaths due to widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, leaving at least one-third of the population homeless; aid is flowing in from France and the EU.

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No Poverty
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French Court Drops Top Charge in Samuel Paty Murder Case

A French court dropped the most serious charge against two men accused of complicity in the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a teacher killed by an Islamist extremist, opting instead for the lesser charge of association with terrorists; six other defendants are also being tried for their roles in the eve...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Five Killed in Northern France Shootings; Suspect in Custody

On Saturday, a 22-year-old man, unknown to police, killed five people in a series of shootings in northern France before turning himself in; multiple firearms were found in his car, and investigations are underway to determine the motive.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Pope Francis Visits Corsica, Advocates for Dynamic Secularism

Pope Francis's December 15th, 2024, visit to Corsica involved meeting 12,000 people, addressing a congress on Mediterranean religiosity, advocating for a dynamic secularism, and calling for peace in various conflict zones; this is his 47th international trip and first to Corsica.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italy's Ambiguous Stance on EU-Mercosur Trade Deal

The EU signed a major trade deal with South America on December 6th, but France strongly opposes it, while Italy's position remains ambiguous despite initial reservations, potentially driven by domestic politics and a desire for concessions.

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Zero Hunger
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Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy

ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Cyclone Freddy Devastates Mayotte, Leaving Hundreds Potentially Dead

Cyclone Freddy, the strongest in 90 years, hit Mayotte on Saturday, causing widespread destruction, potentially thousands of deaths, and leaving essential services crippled. Aid is arriving from Reunion Island, but access to remote areas and identification of victims are major challenges.

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No Poverty
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ECOWAS Grants Six-Month Grace Period to Departing Sahel States

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2024, but have been granted a six-month grace period until July 29, following a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, in a last-ditch attempt by ECOWAS to change their minds, despite the thr...

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LVMH's Surveillance of Journalist Revealed in Spy Trial

LVMH, led by Bernard Arnault, secretly spied on journalist François Ruffin and his team from 2013-2016 using a network of spies, including a homeless photographer, after Ruffin started filming a critical documentary about the company's labor practices; the surveillance was revealed during a trial of...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Pre-conception Genetic Testing: Potential to Reduce Severe Genetic Diseases in France

In France, 15,000-20,000 new cases of severe genetic diseases are diagnosed yearly, impacting 2-3% of the population. An Australian study showed pre-conception genetic testing identified 2% of 9,100 couples at risk, with 75% using this information for prenatal or preimplantation diagnosis, suggestin...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing

Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.

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No Poverty
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Verdict Expected in Giselle Pellico Serial Rape Case

After a three-month trial, 50 men accused of the serial rape of 71-year-old Giselle Pellico will address the court today before the verdict is announced Thursday, with sentences ranging from 4 to 20 years based on prosecution requests.

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