Russian invasion: the first western heavy tanks already in Ukraine

In order to deal with the Russian invasion, Kiev has long wanted to contribute forces. For this reason, the first British and German heavy tanks arrived in Ukraine. These Challenger and Leopard battle tanks are promised in Kiev at the beginning of the year. They have now arrived in time for the spring offensive planned by Ukrainian forces. For its part, despite strong protests from Westerners, Russia confirmed its plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, its neighboring ally Ukraine and the European Union.

Pension reform: Day 10 promises to be high-risk

For a tenth day of high-risk action with “significantly more” young people protesting against an inflexible government, and an “unprecedented” security system, opponents of pension reform will again demonstrate everywhere in France today. Indeed, according to SNCF, train traffic, which has been disrupted for three weeks, remains limited with three TGVs out of five and one TER out of two on average. The RATP has reduced traffic on most metro and RER lines, which are a difficulty in Parisian transport. With 15% of service stations running out of at least one fuel, especially in the West and South - a consequence of the shutdown of five of the country's seven refineries, getting around by car is not necessarily easier.

Asylum reform: a vote expected Tuesday in Parliament on several major texts

European asylum reform must pass a key stage today. A vote will take place in Parliament on several major texts, in particular on solidarity between member states in welcoming exiles. In fact, asylum applications are on the rise again in the EU and migrants are regularly dying trying to cross the Mediterranean in makeshift boats. Therefore, with the intention of ensuring a better distribution of asylum seekers within the block, a new attempt at reform after the failure of the mandatory quotas decided in the wake of the 2015 refugee crisis.

Euro-2024: the French team emerged victorious on Monday

The French team emerged victorious from a tough fight in Dublin on Monday after being freed by Benjamin Pavard and saved by Mike Maignan against Ireland (1-0). It's a success that encourages the team towards Euro 2024. Les Bleus pulled back to clinch a second consecutive victory in these qualifiers, in front of the 50,000 excited spectators at the Aviva Stadium. Didier Deschamps announced that they were “less radiant than Friday, but these are matches that you have to win. Thanks to the spirit and character of this group, we kept this goal ahead.”

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Gérald Darmanin, French Interior Minister, announced yesterday that a second man injured during violent clashes Saturday in Sainte-Soline (Deux-Sèvres) between demonstrators and policemen is between life and death.

Amnesty International announced on Tuesday that the West has distinguished itself by its “soft” response to other major human rights violations, in constant support of Ukraine since Russia invaded it in February 2022. He thus denounces this “double standard”.

After a day of intensifying protests and rising tensions within the majority, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a “pause” in the country's divided justice reform project.

For the first time in his career, Frenchman Quentin Halys joined the round of 16 at a Masters 1000 on Monday in Miami, where his compatriot Adrian Mannarino and the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas are also continuing their career.