The editorial staff of “Libération” summarizes the main news of the day of Friday January 3
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.
Death of David Lodge, British writer with a “campus” thing
David Lodge, illustrious British writer, has died at the age of 89, his publishing house, Penguin Random House, announced this Friday, January 3. “His contribution to literary culture has been immense, both through his criticism and through his masterful and emblematic novels which have already become classics,” she greeted. His children expressed their pride in “his achievements” et “of the pleasure which his works of fiction, in particular, have given to so many people”.
A hostage-taking lasting several hours at Arles prison
The hostage taking in progress since the end of the morning at Arles prison ended a little before 4 p.m. without injuries, the inmate who was holding five people in the health unit of the central house having surrendered, according to several police sources. “The hostage taker surrendered. No injuries”indicated the Bouches-du-Rhône police headquarters.
Death of Cédric Chouviat in 2020: three police officers soon to be tried for manslaughter
Three police officers will be tried in Paris for manslaughter, accused of having involuntarily caused the death of deliveryman Cédric Chouviat, who had repeated “I’m suffocating” during a tense arrest on January 3, 2020, AFP learned this Friday, January 3, from a source close to the case. In the order for reference, revealed by Mediapart and consulted by the AFP, the investigating magistrates concluded that the police had had a “inappropriate, negligent and reckless behavior” leading to the asphyxiation of this father, who died at the age of 42.
Rural Coordination threatens Paris with “blockages”, the government promises to quickly keep its promises
Will the Rural Coordination (CR) troops block Paris this weekend? The threat agitated for several days by the second agricultural union is still relevant, although attenuated: Véronique Le Floc'h, the president of the CR, spoke this Friday, January 3 on the RTL antenna of “punctual blockages” for the day of this Sunday, January 5, without specifying the locations.
Joe Biden announces blocking the takeover of US Steel by the Japanese Nippon Steel, a transaction worth 15 billion dollars
A few days before Trump came to power, the Democrat decided to block the proposed takeover of the US Steel company by Nippon Steel, believing that the steel industry is of a strategic nature for the United States. The Japanese reacted by announcing that they were going to sue the American state.
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From “Provence” to BFM TV, immersed in the media empire of “Citizen Saadé”
In two years, driven by a frenzy of takeovers, the all-powerful Marseille shipowner has established itself in the media. From his links in the state apparatus to his proximity to Emmanuel Macron, Liberation investigated his inner circle, his ambitions and his muscular methods. Read our survey.
In New Caledonia, the crisis worsens after the fall of the government
The political instability triggered by the fall of the local executive on December 24 adds to the economic difficulties in which the archipelago has been plunged since the riots that occurred in May. Read our article.
Deaths in the mountains: “We must be wary of high temperature variations”
After the deaths of several hikers and skiers in recent days, Nicolas Sauvage, national technical director of the French Ski School (ESF), details the best practices to adopt at altitude. Read our interview.
