The editorial staff of “Libération” summarizes the main news of the day of Thursday, November 7.
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.
In the USA, Joe Biden assures that the transition with Donald Trump will be “peaceful” and “orderly”
The day after the Republican’s victory, the current President of the United States, Joe Biden, addressed the nation this Thursday, November 7 in Washington. He called for “lowering” political tensions in a deeply divided country. Read our article. President-elect Donald Trump is on track to win the popular vote, observes the New York Times. According to the latest tallies, Donald Trump will win more votes nationally in Tuesday’s election than his defeated rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, making him the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years. Follow our live stream.
“Excessive” use of force by French police worries UN
One of France’s priorities must be to deal with the use “excessive” force by the police, the UN Human Rights Committee said on Thursday. In its recommendations made public, the committee writes that it “remains concerned by the number of reported cases of excessive use of force”, “particularly during road traffic controls, arrests, forced evacuations and demonstrations”. Read our article.
What we know about the arrest of two French gendarmes in Jerusalem by the Israeli police
Israeli police officers arrested two gendarmes from the French consulate general this Thursday, November 7, during Jean-Noël Barrot’s diplomatic trip to the Hebrew state. The incident occurred on the site of Eléona, a Christian pilgrimage site given to France in 1868. Read our article.
The use of private jets by the ultra-rich is exploding
A study published this Thursday, November 7 in the scientific journal Communications Earth & Environment reveals that CO2 emissions linked to private jets increased by 46% between 2019 and 2023 worldwide. An even greater increase than that due to commercial flights, which after a strong rebound have exceeded the pre-Covid level. Business jets are very energy-intensive, but the number of machines, flights, and distances traveled continue to soar. Read our article.
An association denounces Airfryers suspected of being Chinese spies
In a study published Tuesday, November 5, the British consumer group Which? raises the alarm: airfryers – air fryers for our non-bilingual friends – would collect far too much personal data. From the location of their users to their gender, their date of birth, even the audio on their phone. Read our article.
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Behind the walls of the richest school in France, Jeannine-Manuel: a cash machine fueled by public money
Less known than Stanislas or Alsacienne, the Parisian private school EJM attracts the children of CAC 40 and show biz bosses. The establishment, where tuition fees start at 9,500 euros per year, combines public subsidies, significant tax deductions and opaque financial arrangements. Read our article.
Why is the farmers’ angry movement resuming?
Between promises suspended since the dissolution and multiplication of announcements by Minister Annie Genevard, the unions are calling for new mobilizations in mid-November. Beyond their differences, they stand together against the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur. Read our article.
More and more popular restaurants on Place de la République in Paris
The opening of a Five Guys brand in the emblematic Parisian location highlights the ever-increasing urban influence of fast and popular restaurants. An evolution guided by customer taste as well as by the profitability of establishments. Read our article.
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