France commits to Hamas hostages, Nobel Prize in Medicine, arson in Montpellier… The 3 pieces of information to remember at midday

Ceremonies of October 7: France “will not abandon its compatriots”, promises the Minister of Foreign Affairs

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot spoke this Monday morning from Réïm, in southern Israel, during a ceremony in tribute to the victims killed during the Hamas attack a year ago.

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine awarded to Americans Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun

The two scientists were rewarded for their discovery of microRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules playing a crucial role in regulating gene activity.

Montpellier: a fire of arson causes two deaths in a grocery store

During the night from Sunday to Monday, the manager of a grocery store and a man who tried to help him were killed in a fire, the criminal trail of which is favored by the current investigation.

Today’s number: 89

This is the percentage of votes in favor of Kaïs Saïed during the presidential election in Tunisia which took place on Sunday, according to an exit poll broadcast by national television Wataniya. The head of state, accused of “authoritarian drift”was considered a favorite in this election.

Quote of the day: what did filmmaker Claude Lanzmann say about his Jewish faith?

Being Jewish taught me boldness. The pleasure was to struggle, to fight, I’ve done it all my life

Claude Lanzmann

The memorable photo to remember

Video of the day