Ukraine: Zelensky expected this Friday in Germany

Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Germany on Friday to discuss with Ukraine's allies their military aid at a time when the Ukrainian army is retreating in the east of the country under pressure from Russia. According to a German government spokesman, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Ukrainian President will meet on Friday in Frankfurt (west) for “a one-on-one interview”. The Ukrainian head of state must also attend a meeting of the “contact group” of Ukraine's allies in Ramstein, an American air base not far from Frankfurt, to demand additional weapons, according to reports

Historic Visit: Pope Francis to the Capital of Papua New Guinea

After a trip to Indonesia marked by great fervour, Pope Francis starts a historic four-day visit to the capital of Papua New Guinea on Friday. By air, by sea, or on foot, pilgrims flock to the country to see Pope Francis. The pope arrives in one of the poorest and most unstable states in the Pacific, where he will speak to bishops, meet street children and celebrate mass for tens of thousands of faithful. In Port Moresby, previously dusty streets have been swept away, street vendors have been driven out, and the yellow and white flags of the Holy See hang from the lamp posts, where they flutter in the warm breeze from the Coral Sea.

Social networks: Telegram boss attacks France

The founder and boss of Telegram messaging, Pavel Durov is arrested and charged because of publishing illegal content on the app. The latter, through a long message on Telegram, found it “surprising” to be held responsible for the content published by other people. He attacked France on Thursday. He also decried claims that “Telegram is a kind of lawless paradise,” calling them “absolutely false.”

Gaza Strip: US urges finalization of ceasefire agreement

After Israel and Palestinian Hamas accused each other of derailing negotiations, the United States on Thursday urged both parties to finalize a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The United States, Israel's main ally, has been making mediation efforts for months to convince both sides to reach an agreement, nearly 11 months after the start of the war in Gaza, triggered by an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7. To no avail.

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After months of fighting with the government, the Anticor association has regained its approval, granted by Gabriel Attal just before he left Matignon.

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