Did you stay warm under your duvet this weekend and didn’t watch the news? No problemo, we are here to summarize the news for you and direct you to the articles to read before starting a new week!
1. Red alert for the cyclone, Reunion Island is confined
Since 5 p.m. Paris time, Reunion residents have been confined until Tuesday morning while awaiting the passage of powerful cyclone Belal. This cyclone could “mark the history” of the French island in the Indian Ocean. At the fishing port of La Possession, the swell was impressive this Sunday afternoon. As a result of already sustained rainfall in recent hours, several roads were flooded, particularly in the west and south of the island.
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2. Children of Amélie Oudéa-Castéra in private school: the political controversy of the weekend
Faced with the bronca born from her explanations on the private schooling of her children, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, tried on Saturday to reassure public teachers by promising them that she would be “always at their side”. The new Minister of National Education had criticized the “packages of hours which were not seriously replaced” in public education.
Additional information: To add a layer (and especially because it’s funny), we also give you here the busy schedule of Amélie Oudéa-Castéra that 20 minutes imagined for her
3. On the 100th day of the Gaza war, questions were raised about whether a new international conflict could break out in 2024
“For ten years, there has been a return of tensions between States” which the UN is no longer able to prevent, analyzes for 20 minutes the historian and strategist Michel Goya. After Ukraine – Russia and Israel – Hamas, China – Taiwan? Korean War? Or Venezuela – Guyana? We tour the globe’s hot spots with our expert in this article.
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4. In Denmark, the queen abdicates, long live the king!
Frederik If the announcement of his withdrawal during his traditional televised wishes on December 31 came as a surprise – his own family was only informed three days before – it was very quickly accepted. The Queen underwent major back surgery in 2023.
More information, it is the photo just below which shows the new king of Denmark kissing his wife Queen Mary full on the mouth. Of Australian origin, the latter is the first queen of the country not to come from the nobility.
5. Opening of the CAN
Ivory Coast, the host country under pressure, got off to an ideal start by winning 2-0 against Guinea-Bissau in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening in Abidjan. Eager not to miss their home opener, the Elephants of French coach Jean-Louis Gasset reassured their supporters, who only had to wait four minutes before celebrating the opening score. Read the match report.
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