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Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu Warns France: Deploying Troops to Ukraine Would be a Disaster, Moscow Says

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Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu Warns France: Deploying Troops to Ukraine Would be a Disaster, Moscow Says

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu warned French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu that deploying troops to Ukraine would be a disaster for Paris. Photo/Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP MOSCOW – Deploying troops to Ukraine would be a disaster for France, says Defense Minister Russia Sergey Shoigu to his French colleague Sebastien Lecornu in a … Read more

Havana syndrome linked to Russian intelligence, media investigation finds

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Havana syndrome linked to Russian intelligence, media investigation finds

The mysterious Havana syndrome, suffered for several years by dozens of diplomats, is linked to a Russian intelligence unit, according to an international investigation by several media published Monday. Starting in 2016, American and Canadian diplomats stationed in Cuba reported experiencing complaints, including migraines, dizziness, nausea and vision problems. These abnormal health incidents, according to … Read more

Sûreté du Québec Police Officers Demand Faster Contract Negotiations Amid Pressure Tactics: Updates on Red Caps and Summer Blitz

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Sûreté du Québec Police Officers Demand Faster Contract Negotiations Amid Pressure Tactics: Updates on Red Caps and Summer Blitz

The 5,700 police officers of the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) are stepping up their pressure tactics and urging the government to speed up negotiations for the renewal of their employment contract. Police officers will wear red caps starting Tuesday, at the request of the Association of Quebec Provincial Police Officers (APPQ). We are asking to … Read more

Remains of French toddler Emile found

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Remains of French toddler Emile found

France The remains of French toddler Emile, who disappeared from his grandparents’ garden in July 2023, have been found near the hamlet of Haut-Vernet. The human remains were found on Saturday and “genetic identification analyses” led to the conclusion that they belong to the 2.5-year-old child. The public prosecutor in Aix-en-Provence said this in a … Read more

Justin Trudeau Unveils New Childcare Measures in 2024 Budget Announcement

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Justin Trudeau Unveils New Childcare Measures in 2024 Budget Announcement

Traveling to British Columbia, Justin Trudeau unveiled new measures for the 2024 budget, this time relating to childcare services. The Prime Minister of Canada notably announced the creation of a billion-dollar loan program to create new affordable daycare spaces. On Wednesday, Justin Trudeau also unveiled measures that will appear in the 2024 federal budget, which … Read more

Beyoncé Releases First Country Album: African-American Influence in Genre Highlighted

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Beyoncé Releases First Country Album: African-American Influence in Genre Highlighted

Beyoncé, world queen of R’n’B and pop, releases her first album labeled country music, nourished by her native Texas and highlighting the African-American influence in this popular genre with a very conservative image. From her first female gospel and R’n’B group, Destiny’s Child, to her 2016 hit Daddy LessonsBeyoncé highlighted her native South and the … Read more

‘Finish the career’? French top footballer Paul Pogba has been suspended for four years for doping

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‘Finish the career’? French top footballer Paul Pogba has been suspended for four years for doping

Football The Italian Anti-Doping Tribunal imposed a four-year ban on Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba on Thursday, the maximum penalty. Juventus confirmed this to the AFP news agency. Pogba will appeal against the ruling. At the beginning of December it was announced that the prosecutor of the Italian anti-doping agency demanded a four-year ban for the … Read more

French Player Wins EuroMillions Jackpot of 73 Million Euros, Second Big Win in Less Than Two Months

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French Player Wins EuroMillions Jackpot of 73 Million Euros, Second Big Win in Less Than Two Months

Bingo! The EuroMillions jackpot of more than 73 million euros was won in France during this draw on Tuesday February 20, 2024, according to la Française des jeux (FDJ). More precisely, 73,448,160 euros. This winner of the day only had one chance in 139 million different combinations of finding the winning combination, specifies the specialized … Read more

Alexei Navalny Death: France and Norway Summon Russian Ambassadors

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Alexei Navalny Death: France and Norway Summon Russian Ambassadors

Jakarta – Opposition named Alexei Navalny died in Russian custody. France and Norway also summoned the Russian Ambassador to these two countries. Reported by the AFP news agency, Tuesday (20/2/2024), Paris has summoned the Russian ambassador to France following the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison, said French Foreign Minister Stephane … Read more