The editorial staff of “Libération” summarizes the main news of the day of Wednesday, November 6.
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.
Kamala Harris's first speech after her defeat
Vice-President and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris will speak this evening at 10 p.m. French time from Washington after the victory of her rival Donald Trump, according to a press release. This is Kamala Harris' first speech since the announcement on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday of her clear defeat against the Republican in the race for the White House. After long months of uncertain campaigning, the 244 million voters decided between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, ensuring the Republican a second term in the White House. The final count could take days, particularly in the event of disputes and legal appeals. At this stage, Trump has won 292 electors, more than the 270 needed to be elected, and Kamala Harris 224. Follow the news around the American presidential election live on our live stream, here.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed 'Iranian threat'
Donald Trump was quick to get his bearings after his victory. The US president-elect and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the “Iranian threat” on Israel's security during a telephone exchange on Wednesday, Netanyahu's office announced. “The conversation was friendly and cordial. The Prime Minister congratulated Mr Trump on his election victory and both [dirigeants] agreed to cooperate for the security of Israel. They also discussed the Iranian threat. which supports Palestinian Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah in war against Israel. Follow the news around the war in the Middle East live on our live stream, right here.
Philippine murder suspect handed over to French authorities and indicted
His lawyer in Switzerland had warned that he had finally agreed to his extradition: Taha O., the main suspect after the death of Philippine, found last September 21 in the Bois de Boulogne, was handed over to the French authorities this Wednesday 6 November and indicted, we learned from a source close to the case, confirming information from BFMTV. A judicial source indicates Liberation that the suspect must be presented to an investigating judge for indictment. “He will be probably presented to a judge of freedoms and detention with a view to his placement in pre-trial detention”adds the same source.
Bronchiolitis is spreading in France
Bronchiolitis is gaining ground in mainland France. This respiratory disease, caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), affects 30% of infants under 2 years old each year and results in thousands of hospitalizations. The epidemic started in France and is spreading in France as winter approaches: after Ile-de-France and Brittany, Hauts-de-France has now entered the pre-epidemic phase. , indicated Wednesday November 6 Public Health France. In the overseas departments, Guadeloupe and Martinique have been affected since the end of October and Guyana since the end of July. 1,740 children under 2 years old went to the emergency room in mainland France for bronchiolitis between October 28 and November 3 and 542 – almost all babies aged under 1 year – were hospitalized.
Qataris vote overwhelmingly in favor of scrapping legislative elections
The democratic experience in Qatar was only short-lived. The small gas monarchy of the Gulf announced this Wednesday, November 6, that it had abolished legislative elections, democratically, via a referendum. The vote approving a series of constitutional amendments received 90.6% of the votes cast by Qatari citizens. The main measure of the referendum aimed to eliminate the election of 30 of the 45 members of the Majlis al-Shura, a Consultative Council with limited powers, whose representatives were until then appointed by the emir. The first and only election of members of this legislative body took place in 2021, a year before hosting the Football World Cup.
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Gay love in the Tuileries labyrinth: how to fuck when everything is deforested?
A mecca for cruising and homosexual sex, the Parisian royal gardens have been discreetly stripped of their trees in the winter of 2024. Their regulars see this as a maneuver “scandalous” pour “hunt the fags”. The management of the Louvre refuses to comment. Investigation.
Martinique: still massively supported, the mobilization movement against the high cost of living seeks to export
While calm has returned to the island in recent days, leading to the lifting of the curfew, enthusiasm for the movement against the high cost of living remains strong. The leaders of the RPPRAC, currently in mainland France to raise their demands for lower prices, hope to extend their fight elsewhere overseas. Report from our special correspondent on site.
Our reviews of the week’s cinema releases: “The Substance”, “Au travail!”, “Trois Amies”…
“Liberated” guides you through the cinema releases for this Wednesday, November 6, also including “Voyage à Gaza,” “The Nevenka Affair,” and “At All Speed.” Supporting trailers.
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