The editorial staff of “Libération” summarizes the main news of the day of Wednesday, November 20.
Every evening, the editorial staff of Libé selects the news of the day that should not be missed in France and the rest of the world.
Pierre Palmade sentenced to five years in prison, two of which are closed
Comedian Pierre Palmade, tried for aggravated involuntary injuries after the serious car accident caused under the influence of drugs in February 2023 in Seine-et-Marne, was sentenced to five years in prison, two of which were closed this Wednesday evening. The judges followed the prosecution’s requisitions. “We cannot be too lenient when the damage has occurred and driving under the influence of drugs has caused a tragedy,” prosecutor Marie-Denise Pichonnier declared in the afternoon. Earlier in the day, comedian Pierre Palmade said to himself “overwhelmed” by the serious physical and psychological injuries caused to the victims of the road accident it caused.
Ukraine fires British Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory
According to Bloomberg, citing an anonymous Western official, Ukraine fired long-range British-made Storm Shadow missiles into Russian territory for the first time. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his office would not comment on operational matters. This week, US President Joe Biden changed US policy to allow Ukraine to use US-made weapons to strike deep into Russia. All the information from today on the war in Ukraine can be found here.
Kamel Daoud and his wife targeted by two complaints
Two complaints were filed in Algeria against Kamel Daoud and his psychiatrist wife, accusing them of having revealed and used the story of a patient for the writing of the novel Houris, recently awarded the Goncourt 2024 prize. “As soon as the book was published, we filed two complaints against Kamel Daoud and his wife Aicha Dehdouh, the psychiatrist who treated the victim” Saada Arbane, lawyer Fatima Benbraham announced this Wednesday, November 20, specifying that she had referred the matter to the court of Oran (west), place of residence of the writer who won the 2024 Goncourt Prize and his wife in Algeria.
Snow and ice: 32 departments placed on orange vigilance
The drop in temperatures these days is producing its first flakes. Météo-France placed 32 departments on orange “snow/ice” vigilance this Wednesday, November 20, for Thursday. “The Caetano depression crosses the country and causes snowfall all the way to the plains”underlines the meteorological organization. From the north of Brittany to the Grand-Est, the affected area concerns in particular all the departments of Ile-de-France. “An extension of this vigilance to some neighboring departments nevertheless remains possible in future updates”warns Météo-France.
Strike at the SNCF this Thursday
Call for a strike at the SNCF this Thursday. Presented as an “ultimatum” before that of December, it should be little followed. The management which anticipates almost normal traffic for its TGVs, one Intercités out of two in circulation and seven TER out of ten on average throughout France. The CGT-Cheminots, Unsa-Ferroviaire, Sud-Rail and the CFDT-Cheminots called at the beginning of November for a major movement in response to the confirmation of the dismantling of Fret SNCF, the leading company in France for the transport of goods by rail. More info here.
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COP29: behind the financial blockages, the risk of a backlash on the war against fossils
The stagnation of discussions around climate finance at the climate summit compromises progress on the other crucial aspect, mitigation, that is to say the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Some countries are questioning the compromise found last year in Dubai on the “transition away from fossil fuels”. Analysis.
In Paris, the Hard Rock Café closes its doors: “Today, AC-DC no longer says anything to young people”
The huge Grands Boulevards bar closed its doors on Monday November 18, putting an end to a certain idea of America and rock in France. For the last of the ders, “Libé” went there. Reporting.
Claire Hédon: “Environmental degradation undermines all children’s rights”
This Wednesday, November 20, the Defender of Rights publishes a report on the right of children to a healthy environment. She warns of the need not to leave them aside in the fight against climate change. Interview.
“Silence” option at the hairdresser: the depths of the hair frighten
In Japan, it is possible, when making an appointment, to choose minimal or no exchange. But this guarantee of tranquility, which extends to other services, further reduces our most basic interactions and reduces those who serve us to a purely utilitarian dimension. Ticket.
