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00h01 : This live is over for tonight. While waiting for its resumption at 6 a.m., do not hesitate to consult our articles. Here is the essential information of the evening.
• The attorneys general of the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (Pnat) have requested sentences ranging from two to fifteen years in prison, against the eight defendants tried in the trial of the Nice attack, which left 86 dead and more than 400 injured on the Promenade des Anglais on July 14, 2016.
• President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the front, not far from Bakhmout, the main battlefield in eastern Ukraine where the Ukrainian army has been resisting a Russian offensive for months. Here is what to remember from the day on the Ukrainian file.
• Argentine Vice-President Cristina Kirchner was sentenced to six years in prison and life eligibility. The woman who was president of the country between 2007 and 2015 has been found guilty “fraudulent administration” to the detriment of the state.
• Morocco eliminated Spain on penalties to secure a historic quarter-final at the World Cup, where they will face Portugal who swept away Switzerland (6-1).
9:44 p.m : As usual, we invite you to return to the events of the day concerning the war in Ukraine in an article. This Tuesday was marked in particular by the visit of Volodymyr Zelensky near the front, as well as by an EU summit in Tirana devoted to partnerships with the Balkan countries.
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21h36 : The United States declares this evening “do not encourage” Ukraine to launch strikes in Russia after drone attacks believed to emanate from kyiv on several Russian airbases. Russia has reported three deaths and two aircraft damaged in one such attack that targeted bases on its territory.
20h16 : Here is the update on the news:
• Morocco believed in it until the end and Morocco have their greatest feat in the World Cup. The Atlas Lions eliminated, after the penalty shootout, Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup (0-0, 3-0 tab). They will face the winner of the Portugal-Switzerland match, which started at 8 p.m.
• The attorneys general of the National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (Pnat) have requested sentences ranging from two to fifteen years in prison, against the eight defendants tried in the trial of the Nice attack, which left 86 dead and more than 400 injured on the Promenade des Anglais on July 14, 2016.
The monthly subscription in Ile-de-France public transport will increase by 12% in 2023, to reach 84.10 euros. This announcement comes after the release by the State of aid of 200 million euros supposed to allow the regional transport authority to limit the rise in prices.
• At least six civilians were killed in a bombardment in Donetsk, according to a pro-Russian official. The Ukrainian president, for his part, went to the front in the Donbass this morning. Follow our live.
18h09 : At 6 p.m., here is a new point on the main headlines:
• “Contrary to what clumsy remarks may have suggested”Elisabeth Borne assure que “people who are sick at home will always be taken care of”. The Prime Minister reacted to the remarks of the spokesperson for Enedis who declared that cuts could affect “people at high risk of life”.
• To avoid an excessive increase in the price of the Navigo pass, the government announces exceptional aid of 200 million euros to Ile-de-France Mobilités.
• At least six civilians were killed in a bombardment in Donetsk, according to a pro-Russian official. The Ukrainian president, for his part, went to the front in the Donbass this morning. Follow our live.
Regulation time is over and Morocco and Spain have still not decided (0-0). The two teams will meet in overtime to try to clinch a place in the quarterfinals.
14h51 : The Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union will try to circumvent the Hungarian veto against financial aid to Ukraine for 2023 in order to be able to start disbursements at the beginning of January. “This means that we would seek a solution supported by 26 member states”, said a Czech minister. Hungary has confirmed its blocking of European support of 18 billion euros for kyiv.
14h34 : A little over 2 p.m. on the watch, we take stock of the main news headlines:
• “This debate is absurd, the role of public authorities is not to transmit fear”reacted Emmanuel Macron this morning about the risk of power cuts this winter in France.
• At least six civilians were killed in a bombardment in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, according to an official appointed by Moscow. The Ukrainian president for his part went this morning to the front in the Donbass, about forty kilometers from Bakhmout. Follow our live.
The competition continues with the last two round of 16. On the program: Morocco will face Spain at 4 p.m. and Portugal will face Switzerland at 8 p.m.
• The custody of the French youtubeur Norman Thavaud has been extended. An investigation targeting him was opened by the Paris prosecutor’s office for charges of corruption of minors and rape.
14h01 : “According to preliminary data, six civilians were killed today as a result of shelling in Donetsk”Moscow-appointed city official Alexei Kulemzin said on Telegram. “The number of injured is being assessed”he added.
14h00 : At least six civilians were killed in a bombardment on the city of Donetsk, in eastern Ukraine, according to an official appointed by Moscow in this region which Russia annexed at the end of September.
14h01 : It’s noon, so it’s time for a new point on the news of the day:
The European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Tuesday to ban the import into the European Union of several products, such as cocoa, coffee or soy, when they contribute to deforestation.
• “This debate is absurd, the role of public authorities is not to transmit fear”reacted Emmanuel Macron this Tuesday morning about the risks of power cuts this winter in France mentioned in recent days by operators or the government.
• The custody of Norman Thavaud was extended Tuesday morning. The youtubeur is targeted by charges of corruption of minors and rape. The investigation, opened in January, concerns six complainants, franceinfo learned this morning from the Paris prosecutor’s office. According to our information, five were minors at the time of the events.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Sloviansk, in the Ukrainian Donbass, about forty kilometers from Bakhmout, the region’s main battlefield, the presidency said on social networks.
The competition continues today on the side of Qatar with the last two knockout stages. On the program: Morocco will face Spain at 4 p.m. and Portugal will face Switzerland at 8 p.m.
13h58 : Volodymyr Zelensky went to Sloviansk, in the Ukrainian Donbass, 40 km from Bakhmout, the main battlefield in the region, on Tuesday, the Ukrainian presidency announced on Telegram. At the entrance to the city, the Ukrainian head of state greeted “bottom of (his) heart” the military of his country on the occasion of Armed Forces Day, celebrated this Tuesday.
1:51 p.m : In reaction to this decision, the independent Russian television Dojd denounces this morning the accusations of the Latvian authorities. “The channel stops broadcasting on cable but remains on YouTube. We continue to work and consider these accusations to be unfair and absurd”added the chain on Twitter.
13h50 : “Latvian laws must be respected by all”, added Ivars Abolins. This independent Russian television is also accused of showing support for the Russian army and failing to provide translation into Latvian, the Leta news agency reported.