France’s PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances – Reuters
- France's PM wants to scrap two public holidays to help fix government finances Reuters
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- French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt BBC
- French PM proposes scrapping national holidays and freezing spending to cut deficit Financial Times
Family of US citizen beaten to death by Israeli settlers calls on Trump administration to prosecute killers
Sayfollah Musallet’s relatives criticize US government over West Bank killing: ‘Somebody needs to be held accountable’
Relatives of Sayfollah Musallet, a US citizen from Florida beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, are calling for the Trump administration to arrest and prosecute those responsible for his killing.
The 20-year-old from Tampa was visiting his family in an area near Ramallah, and died last week trying to protect their farm from invaders, they said at an emotional press conference in Florida on Monday afternoon.
Continue reading...Windrush commissioner pledges to fight for justice for marginalised groups
Clive Foster aims to ‘confront uncomfortable realities’ and expand his remit to help those faced with discrimination
The newly appointed Windrush commissioner has promised to expand his remit to fight for marginalised communities who have experienced discrimination in housing, education, employment and policing.
At a launch event on Wednesday, Clive Foster will tell the immigration minister, Seema Malhotra, that he does not intend to perform a public relations role for the government.
Continue reading...Europe gives Iran deadline to contain nuclear programme or see sanctions reinstated
UK, France and Germany say without firm commitment from Iran by 29 August they will reapply embargos that were lifted 10 years ago
The EU will start the process of reinstating UN sanctions on Iran from 29 August if Tehran has made no progress by then on containing its nuclear programme, the bloc has announced.
Speaking at a meeting of his EU counterparts, the French foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, said: “France and its partners are … justified in reapplying global embargos on arms, banks and nuclear equipment that were lifted 10 years ago. Without a firm, tangible and verifiable commitment from Iran, we will do so by the end of August at the latest.”
Continue reading...Tesla launches Model Y in India with elevated price tag amid high tariffs
The EV maker also opened its first showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday.
New York City pounded by rare flash floods
Thunderstorms triggered flash floods in New York City and New Jersey on Monday, stranding commuters and motorists.
French PM may scrap two public holidays to reduce country’s crippling debt
François Bayrou says Easter Monday and VE Day could become normal workdays as critics call plan ‘a direct attack on France’
France’s prime minister, François Bayrou, has proposed scrapping two public holidays as part of radical measures aimed at reducing the country’s ballooning deficit, boosting its economy and preventing it being “crushed” by debt.
Outlining the 2026 budget on Tuesday, Bayrou suggested Easter Monday and 8 May, when France commemorates Victory Day, marking the end of the second world war, although he said he was open to other options.
Continue reading...Israel launches bombing raids in Syria and Lebanon
Israel targets state forces entering south of Syria after sectarian clashes, while other strikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley leave 12 dead
Israel has launched bombing raids against two of its neighbours, hitting government forces in southern Syria and what it said were Hezbollah targets in eastern Lebanon.
In Syria, the strikes hit forces loyal to the transitional government that had been sent south to the province of Sweida, which is near Israel. Syrian state media also reported Israeli strikes on Tuesday in the nearby province of Deraa.
Continue reading...Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.
Emmys 2025: Severance and The Penguin scoop top nominations
See which shows and actors are up for the TV industry's most prestigious awards in Los Angeles.
Russia says it needs time to ‘analyse’ Trump’s Ukraine announcements
Kremlin says US president's recent statements were 'very serious' and that it needs 'time to analyse' remarks.
Video: SpaceX capsule returns to earth after 20-day mission
Astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary and the United States returned to Earth early Tuesday after the Axiom Mission 4.
EU council sanctions individuals, entities, for destabilising Moldova
Those sanctioned engaged in vote-buying and bribery ahead of the country's 2024 election, the EU says.
Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain
Authorities have warned residents to avoid unnecessary travel as waters inundate transportation infrastructure.
Bolsonaro tried to ‘incite insurrection’, prosecutor tells Brazil top court
Former Brazilian president says he never violated democracy, rejects coup attempt accusations as a 'witch hunt'.
Trump ‘not encouraging killing’ by asking Ukraine about Russia strikes, White House says
Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.
Ukraine awaiting details on ‘billions of dollars’ worth of weapons promised by Trump
US president said to have discussed providing Patriot missiles and long-range Tomahawks but no agreement has been reached
Ukraine is waiting for further details of the “billions of dollars” worth of US military equipment promised by Donald Trump on Monday, amid confusion as to how many Patriot air defence systems will be sent to Kyiv.
At a meeting at the White House with the Nato secretary general, Mark Rutte, on Monday, Trump said an unnamed country was ready to immediately provide “17 Patriots” as he said a “very big deal” had been agreed for European allies to buy weapons from the United States and then ship them to Ukraine.
Continue reading...Air quality alerts issued in Canada and US as wildfires continue to burn
Wildfire smoke degrades air quality in swaths of Ontario, with Toronto ranking among the worst in the world on Monday.
Underwater Camera Captures First-Ever Images of Japanese WWII Warship – PetaPixel
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