The editorial staff of “Libération” compiles the main news from this Wednesday, November 20.
Every morning, the editorial staff of Libé selects the essential news in France, the rest of the world and those to follow during the day.
Threat of a “possible significant air attack” from Russia on Ukraine
Early Wednesday morning, the US Embassy in Kyiv warned of a “possible significant air attack” Russia against Ukraine today the day after Moscow promised to respond to Ukraine’s firing of long-range American missiles on its territory. “As a precautionary measure, the embassy will be closed and embassy employees are advised to shelter in place,” specifies the American representation in a press release, which recommends to its nationals “to prepare to take shelter immediately in the event of an announced air alert”. French President Emmanuel Macron, for his part, indicated during the night that he had asked his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to weigh in “all its weight” with Vladimir Putin to put an end to the attacks in Ukraine.
The RN will vote for censorship if “the purchasing power of the French is cut” by the budget
The National Rally will vote, with the left, on a motion of censure against the Barnier government “if the purchasing power of the French is reduced” by the budget, Marine Le Pen declared on Wednesday. “It’s a red line. And if indeed this red line is crossed, well we will vote for censorship” in the event that the government resorts to 49-3 to try to have its budget adopted, said the leader of the RN deputies on RTL.
German citizen accused of sabotage and arrested in Russia
A German citizen, accused of sabotage at energy infrastructure sites in Russia, was arrested in the Kaliningrad region, the Russian Security Service (FSB) was quoted as saying by national news agencies. Nikolai Gaïdouk, born in 1967, “is involved in the explosion in March 2024 at a gas distribution station” in Kaliningrad, the FSB said in a statement, saying he had returned to Russia from Poland, “to organize acts of sabotage on local energy infrastructures”.
Rafael Nadal is now retired
Two years after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal became last night in Malaga the second member of the “Big 3” of tennis to put away his rackets for good, “serene” after a final defeat in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup against the Netherlands. “It didn’t end the way we all would have liked.”namely by a qualification from Spain, regretted the hero of the day during a tribute ceremony which began with a litany of thanks. But “I feel so lucky”launched a initially smiling Nadal in a standing room to cheer him, including in the stands reserved for Dutch spectators. Before his voice broke with emotion when thanking his family.
“Dragon Ball” manga celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Japanese manga Dragon Ball, a global success whose universe continues to expand across all supports and media from animation to amusement parks, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a few months after the death of its author, Akira Toriyama . The series recounting the adventures of Son Goku, a young martial arts prodigy who protects the Earth from evil enemies, saw the light of day on November 20, 1984 in the pages of the Japanese weekly Shonen Jump.
To be continued today
Third day of farmer mobilization, Rural Coordination raises its voice
The mobilization of farmers is entering its third day with especially the Rural Coordination (CR) at work in the South-West, while the FNSEA welcomed a “first victory” with the announcement of a vote in the National Assembly on Mercosur. Less than a year after a historic mobilization, agricultural unions believe they have not made enough progress. They also fear an imminent ratification of a free trade agreement between the European Union and Latin American Mercosur countries. The Minister of Agriculture declared this Wednesday that the “acts of degradation, blockage at the Spanish border” at the initiative of Rural Coordination were not “not acceptable” and risked starting the “sympathy” of the French towards the profession. Read our report.
Pierre Palmade tried for his road accident under drugs
Twenty-one months after the crash, the trial: Pierre Palmade is on trial today for the serious road accident he caused in Seine-et-Marne while under the influence of drugs. On February 10, 2023 at the end of the day, Pierre Palmade took the wheel to go shopping, after several days of partying and unbridled drug consumption. On a road in the south of the department, his car collided with a vehicle coming in front. Read our article.
The story
In Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire launches the race to succeed Hidalgo
The former first deputy of the mayor of the capital, with whom he is now estranged, declared himself a candidate for the 2026 municipal elections on Tuesday. The way is far from clear. Read our article.
Seen from Berlin
In Germany, Olaf Scholz plays the soloist on Ukraine to save his head
After his refusal to deliver the Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv and his failed phone call to Putin, the chancellor is isolated in Europe. But also in Germany, where his candidacy for the February elections is increasingly contested. Read our article.
The portrait
Karine Giebel, the woman in black
The novelist, who makes her characters evolve in bloody worlds, recounts her affection for the victims, the humanitarians and the mistreated planet. Read our portrait of the day.
