Weather: The cold is getting worse in northeastern France and in the Massif Central

This morning, the cold is getting worse in the north-east of France as well as in the Massif Central with the risk of floods in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais regions. This day is expected to be the coldest of the week in France, with temperatures felt between -5degC and -10degC over a vast north-eastern third. According to Météo France, “the winter offensive is continuing”. It will be from -7degC to -4degC degrees in Hauts-de-France, Grand Est, Brittany, Auvergne and Limousin, and -5degC to -2degC degrees in the rest of the country, forecasts the meteorological service.

Police violence: three police officers before the Seine-Saint-Denis Assize Court

For a case of violent arrest in 2017 in Aulnay-sous-Bois by Théo Luhaka, seriously injured in the anus by a telescopic baton, three police officials are appearing today before the Seine-Saint-Denis Assize Court. The main defendant, Marc-Antoine Castelain, is being prosecuted for voluntary violence that caused a “permanent disability” on the victim, with the aggravating circumstances of his status as a person holding public authority, armed and in a meeting.

Regional Tour: Toward Easing Tensions in the Middle East

After interviews in Saudi Arabia, as part of a regional tour aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East, the head of American diplomacy, Antony Blinken, said there was a “clear interest” in continuing relationships with Israel. According to him, all the leaders he met during his diplomatic trip had agreed to work with the United States to contribute to the reconstruction and long-term stabilization of the Gaza Strip.

New Russian strikes: at least 4 dead and dozens injured
Kiev announced that at least 4 people have died and dozens more are injured in Ukraine in new Russian night strikes, while Russia must want to intensify its attacks against its neighbor. In recent weeks, particularly deadly strikes have increased on both sides of the border

IN SHORT

The president of the Constitutional Council has indicated that the council will vote on January 25 on the controversial immigration law adopted in mid-December.

American airline United Airlines discovered poorly screwed bolts during checks on the locked doors of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. These are the same ones snatched off during an Alaska Airlines flight last Friday

The Bastia prosecutor announced yesterday that two men and a woman were found dead in an apartment in a working-class neighborhood in Bastia. According to reports, a fourth individual is seriously injured and is in danger of life.

Philippe Caubère, the actor and director, was accused in 2012 of sexual assault on a 16-year-old actress.

The German Football Federation (DFB) has announced the death of Franz Beckenbauer, a legendary figure in world football for over half a century as a player, coach and manager at the age of 78.