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2:13 p.m. : It’s (almost) 2 p.m., it’s time to take stock of the news!
The first hearing of a Russian soldier for war crimes was held today in Kyiv. The trial will be held on Wednesday May 18. Follow our live.
“For me, the adventure is over. It’s a political necessity”, declared Jean Castex to his ministers gathered at Matignon. According to information from franceinfo, the Prime Minister will not resign not before sunday. Follow our live.
The Iranian nuclear negotiations have been “reopened”announces the head of diplomacy of the European Union.
Billionaire Elon Musk once again agitated the financial markets by saying thathe temporarily suspended the takeover of the social network Twitterbefore specifying that it was “always engaged” to acquire the platform.
1:46 p.m. : During a call with Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz claimed that Russia has a “special responsibility” in the global food supply. The war between kyiv and Moscow is one of the factors behind rising food prices like sunflower oil.
12:43 p.m. : The judge presented the procedure to the accused Russian soldier. Then the prosecutor presented the charges. All in an ordinary room, of a local court in #Kiev. It seems important to show the normality of the procedure. No exceptional justice. #war crime https://t.co/veNd0EzHJ3
12:43 p.m. : The accused has confirmed his identity, being a soldier of the army of the #Russian Federation. He presents the features of a young man with an adolescent face. He seems impressed by what is happening around him. https://t.co/4seWnj5jQ5
12:40 p.m. : Perhaps the first of a long series. A war crimes hearing was held today in kyiv against a 21-year-old Russian sergeant. Ukraine accuses the Russian army of numerous massacres of civilians, like in Boutcha. The “Complément d’Enquête” team was on hand for the start of the trial.
12:03 : At noon, here is a new point on the news:
“For me, the adventure is over. It’s a political necessity”, declared Jean Castex to his ministers gathered at Matignon. According to information from franceinfo, the Prime Minister will not resign not before sunday. Follow our live.
More than six million Ukrainians have fled their country since the beginning of the invasion by the Russian army, according to the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Follow our live.
The Iranian nuclear negotiations have been “reopened”announces the head of diplomacy of the European Union.
An international collaboration of astronomers has proven in images the presence of a supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. Our article explains why this publication is historic for space research.
11:54 : A Swedish membership in NATO would reduce the risk of conflict in northern Europe, according to an official report presented ahead of the Scandinavian country’s decision in the coming days. “Our opinion is that we would not suffer a conventional military attack in response to a possible NATO candidacy”said the Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs.
10:29 : Nearly 16,000 students arriving from Ukraine are currently enrolled in French territory, the Ministry of National Education announced in a press release. That’s 3,014 more than a week ago. In detail, 39% of these students are welcomed in elementary school, 32% in college, 19% in kindergarten and 10% in high school.
10:12 a.m. : “I very frankly hope that we welcome Ukraine as a candidate with all the honors when the European Commission tells us that it has looked at its candidacy.”
Nathalie Loiseau concedes on France Inter that the step which separates Ukraine from its accession to the European Union is high, but invites us to accompany the country on this path.
09:26 : French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian welcomes the “very strong unity” G7 countries to support the fight from Ukraine against Russia “until victory”. The heads of G7 diplomacy are meeting in Germany until tomorrow at Wangels on the shores of the Baltic.
09:05 : The United Kingdom calls for “more guns” be delivered to Ukraine against Russia against which it also demanded new sanctions. “It’s very important at this time to keep the pressure on Vladimir Putin,” British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss told a G7 meeting.
09:01 : At 9 o’clock, here is a new point on the news:
“For me, the adventure is over. It’s a political necessity”, declared Jean Castex to the entire government meeting in Matignon. To his ministers, he said nothing of the precise day of his resignation. But according to information from franceinfo, he will remain at Matignon at least until his departure to the Vatican Sunday. Follow our live.
More than six million Ukrainians have fled their country since the beginning of the invasion by the Russian army, according to the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Follow our live.
North Korea announces its first death from Covid-19stating that the virus has already spread throughout the country and that tens of thousands of people are currently “isolated and neat”. “More than 350,000 people presented with fever in a short time”according to the official press.
An international collaboration of astronomers has proven in images the presence of a supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. Our article explains why this publication is historic for space research.
07:56 : Videos verified by The world implicate a battalion of Ukrainian volunteers in cases of torture of Russian prisoners. As a reminder, these acts of torture are strictly prohibited by the Geneva Convention, “who sets the rules to be respected towards enemy soldiers taken prisoner: protect them like his own soldiers, do not violate them, treat them if necessary”recalls the daily.
07:44 : Franklin, 23, does not understand why France refuses to allow African refugees from Ukraine to continue their studies. “Ukrainians have everything: housing, health, studies”deplores this young Cameroonian, who admits being afraid of being expelled soon.
07:45 : Saida dreamed of completing her architecture course in Kharkiv, eastern Ukraine. But the war pushed this young Moroccan on the road to exile, where she had her belongings stolen and lost precious papers. Arrival in France, she sleeps “right, left” and hopes to obtain a residence permit.
07:30 : They fled Ukraine for France, and now fear being deported. Between the hassle of housing and ultra-short residence permits, three African students confided their dismay to Elise Lambert and Pierre-Louis Caron.
(PIERRE-LOUIS CARON / ELISE LAMBERT / FRANCEINFO)
07:37 : Let’s start without further delay with a point on the news:
“For me, the adventure is over. It’s a political necessity”, declared Jean Castex to the entire government meeting in Matignon. To his ministers, he said nothing of the precise day of his resignation. But according to information from franceinfo, he will remain at Matignon at least until his departure to the Vatican Sunday.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirmed in Marseille that he would not stand for re-election in his constituency of Bouches-du-Rhône. He leaves his place to his campaign director Manuel Bompard.
More than six million Ukrainians have fled their country since the beginning of the invasion by the Russian army, according to the High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Here is what to remember from yesterday.
North Korea announces its first death from Covid-19, saying the virus has already spread across the country and tens of thousands of people are currently “isolated and neat”. “More than 350,000 people presented with fever in a short time”according to the official press.
An international collaboration of astronomers has proven in images the presence of a supermassive black hole in the heart of our galaxy, Sagittarius A*. Our article explains why this publication is historic for space research.