The editorial staff of “Libération” summarizes the main news of the day of Tuesday, November 5.
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.
Historic voting day in the United States
This Tuesday, November 5, 244 million American voters – among whom 80 million have already voted early – are called to the polls until 7 a.m. Wednesday (French time) for the westernmost territory, the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. At the end of a campaign as fierce as it was indecisive, Kamala Harris held a final meeting this Tuesday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of the decisive “swing states” in this election. Donald Trump wrapped up his third presidential campaign in Grand Rapids, Michigan, another “swing state.” Once the polls close, vote counting will begin across the United States. The process differs from state to state and could take days, particularly in the event of disputes and legal appeals. Follow the news around the election live here.
Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses his Defense Minister Yoav Gallant
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he had fired his Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. The Israeli Prime Minister justifies the measure by “too big differences between him and his minister on the conduct of wars” carried out by Israel. Yoav Gallant will be replaced by Israel Katz, the current Minister of Foreign Affairs. Gideon Sa'ar, who was minister without portfolio, will assume the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Auchan confirms plans to cut 2,389 jobs in France
The ax has fallen. The distributor Auchan presented this Tuesday, November 5 to its staff representatives a draft social plan threatening 2,389 jobs in France, in particular through the closure of around ten unprofitable points of sale including three hypermarkets in Clermont-Ferrand Nord (Puy -de-Dôme), Woippy (Moselle) and Bar-le-Duc (Meuse) as well as a supermarket in Aurillac (Cantal). The company assures in a press release that it is“a plan to return to growth” with “a new commercial project, a more attractive price positioning and an overhaul of its model”. “This reconquest plan requires responsible decisions,” justifies Auchan, with a “profound transformation” and one “new organization” of the company.
The state of natural disaster recognized for nearly 380 French municipalities
A decision which will pave the way for insurance compensation for the victims. The state of natural disaster was recognized in nearly 380 municipalities, according to a decree published in the Official Journal this Tuesday, November 5, mainly for the exceptional floods that occurred throughout the month of October and which affected the South-East, the Center-East and the Paris region. The victims of eleven departments have thirty days to contact their insurance. Compensation will then occur within three months, with the payment of an advance within two months, specifies the Service Public site.
Professional Football League raided
Hectic morning for the Professional Football League (LFP) and the CVC investment fund. Searches took place in their offices this Tuesday, November 5 in the morning, AFP learned from a source close to the case and judicial, confirming information from the Team. Another search also took place in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, at the home of Vincent Labrune, the president of the LFP re-elected for a second term last September. The National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF) has opened an investigation into suspicions of embezzlement of public funds, active and passive corruption of public officials and illegal taking of interest.
…and Netflix France too
Like other multinationals before it, Netflix France is in the sights of the National Financial Prosecutor's Office and the Central Office for the Fight against Corruption and Financial and Tax Offenses. These two institutions carried out searches this Tuesday, November 5, in the premises of the French subsidiary of the American streaming giant, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, according to information from the weekly Marianne and confirmed by Liberation. These investigations take place as part of a preliminary investigation opened in November 2022 to “aggravated tax fraud laundering” et “concealed work in an organized gang”. Access to the premises is still filtered by the police.
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In Marseille, a gathering in tribute to the victims of rue d'Aubagne calls for “justice and truth”
Every November 5 at 9:07 a.m., a crowd gathers in this popular district of the city center, in memory of the eight victims of the collapse of two buildings in 2018. The trial opens Thursday, November 7. Our correspondent went to the site.
Closure of the Michelin factory in Cholet: employees divided between “anger”, “hatred” and “sadness”
The tire manufacturer announced this Tuesday, November 5, the closure of its Maine-et-Loire site, leaving 955 employees behind. On site, they immediately voted for a general strike and a blockade of the site. Our report.
At Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the stained glass war has only just begun
Replace listed 19th century stained glass windows found intact after the 2019 fire with more contemporary ones: while the finalists of the competition launched by Emmanuel Macron defend their proposal this Wednesday, the project, considered a “do of the prince”, will be attacked in court by heritage defenders. Narrative.
