The very heavy rain and flooding that has been affecting the Valencia region for the past week is causing major damage to agriculture, particularly citrus production. Several French supermarkets are experiencing supply difficulties. The consequences of the torrential rains in south-eastern Spain are being felt right down to the supermarket shelves of French consumers. A […]
in the United States, elections under high tension
RECIT – With the two candidates neck and neck, Donald Trump is already stepping up his accusations of fraud on the eve of the presidential election. America is holding its breath as more than 240 million voters are called on Tuesday to decide between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in what both sides are billing […]
close to a “remontada”, Alexis Lebrun eliminated from the WTT Champions in Frankfurt
After coming back from two sets down, the eldest of the Lebrun siblings finally succumbed to Taiwanese title-holder Lin Yun-ju. The eldest is out the door. Alexis Lebrun was eliminated at the start of the WTT Champions Frankfurt, the second-tier tournament on the world tour, defeated by Taiwan’s Lin Yun-ju three sets to two after […]
Line Renaud pays tribute to Quincy Jones
Jack Lang, David Guetta and Zaz also paid tribute to the undisputed music legend, who died on Monday. A multi-dimensional artist, he crossed paths with many French artists throughout his life. “ You were a genius “declares Line Renaudon Monday on social network X, after learning of the death of her friend Quincy Jones. The […]
Pensions, tax cuts, local authorities… Budget measures the government is preparing to correct
As the difficult examination of the text continues in Parliament, the possibility of a second day of solidarity seems to have been ruled out. When presenting the text of the French Finance Bill (PLF), ministers were quick to warn that it would be “perfectible. Indeed, in mid-October, the new Barnier government had only two weeks […]
how Emmanuel Macron became the “French Obama” in 2017
ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC (3/3) – As it does every four years, the American presidential campaign is intriguing for its communication methods, which often reflect on our contenders for the Élysée. Young, transgressive and iconoclastic, Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 campaign is inspired by Barack Obama’s winning model deployed nine years earlier. The one and […]
victim of a health problem, Gregg Popovich sidelined from Wembanyama Spurs bench “indefinitely”
San Antonio’s historic coach will be temporarily replaced by his first assistant Mitch Johnson. Next night (4:30 a.m.), the San Antonio Spurs meet the Los Angeles Clippers on their new home turf at the Intuit Dome for their seventh regular-season game. A meeting that Victor Wembanyama and his teammates will be playing without their head […]
Joker: Madness for two: Quentin Tarantino praises the film
In his own way, the director of Pulp Fiction, particularly impressed by Joaquin Phoenix’s performance, praised the feature film by his counterpart Todd Philips. No one saw it coming. Since its release, Joker: Madness for two is far from unanimous. Critics, fans of the first film and fans of comic books alike, don’t mince their […]
CAC 40 down before the US election, an eyewear manufacturer takes advantage of a possible acquisition by Meta (Facebook)
EssilorLuxottica already has a partnership with Meta for the next ten years. GpRiccardi / gpriccardi – stock.adobe.com With no major announcements, the Paris Bourse had a cautious session on Monday. Mainly influenced by the US, the stock market is cautiously awaiting the presidential election, which promises to be indecisive, and the Fed meeting. Market trends […]
At least 25 people dead between the Comoros and Mayotte following a shipwreck
The International Organization for Migration on Monday deplored the “deliberate shipwreck caused by traffickers off the Comoros Islands, between Anjouan and Mayotte”. At least 25 people have died between the Comoros archipelago and the French island of Mayotte after their boat sank, the International Organization for Migration announced on Monday. the International Organization for Migration […]