Chaotic situation in Mayotte, Bardella and Le Pen in Matignon, North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine… The 3 pieces of information to remember at midday

Cyclone Chido in Mayotte: “People are dying of hunger”, warns Senator Salama Ramia

A race against time is underway in Mayotte to help the victims of the archipelago devastated by a deadly cyclone, where water and food are lacking. A final report shows 14 deaths. “Some begin to die of hunger or thirst. Others are sick. During the day, I have to find solutions regarding food and water”alerted Renaissance Senator from Mayotte Salama Ramia.

Follow live on the website Figaro the rest of the events on the archipelago.

New Prime Minister: “We were listened to”, welcomes Marine Le Pen after her interview with François Bayrou

François Bayrou consults the political forces on Monday and Tuesday before forming his government, in search of a path to pass the budget. It started at 9 a.m. with the National Rally with Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella. the president of the group of National Rally deputies. “I was listened to, but it's a little early to say if I was heard», declared Marine Le Pen on the steps of Matignon. This morning, François Bayrou also appointed Nicolas Pernot, a specialist in local authorities, to head his cabinet.

Follow live on the website Figaro the continuation of political negotiations.

War in Ukraine: at least 30 North Korean soldiers reportedly injured or killed in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) announced that“at least 30 soldiers” North Koreans, fighting alongside the Russian army, were injured or killed Saturday and Sunday in the Russian region of Kursk, an area partly occupied by kyiv forces. These North Koreans were engaged in fighting near the villages of Plekhovo, Vorojba and Martynovka.

The number of the day: 9

This is the number of attacks foiled in 2024 in France, including two attacks recorded in the heart of summer during the Paris Olympics. If the year 2024 was not bereaved by tragedies, the provisional assessment shows that the terrorist threat is still very high on the national territory.

Quote of the day: what does Lionel Jospin say about the reshuffles?

Reshuffles are like devaluations, it's coming later

Lionel Jospin

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