War in Ukraine: sending NATO soldiers would not change anything “on the battlefield”, mocks Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin in Moscow on March 12, 2024. Gavriil Grigorov / REUTERS
Shock statements from Putin regarding a possible escalation of the conflict, accusations against Ukraine in view of the elections, fire and injuries after a drone attack on an oil refinery in Ryazan.
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Accusations of domestic violence: Mathias Vicherat, director of Sciences Po Paris, resigns
Former director of Sciences Po Mathias Vicherat.
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Mathias Vicherat, in office since 2021, and his partner mutually accuse each other of domestic violence and were placed in police custody at the beginning of December before being released.
His resignation follows his referral to the criminal court alongside his ex-wife.
Death of Philippe de Gaulle: the political class salutes the “bravery” of the admiral
Philippe de Gaulle in 2019. CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT / AFP
Soldier of the Second World War, became admiral then senator, Philippe de Gaulle died at the age of 102 on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday March 13 at the National Institution of Invalides, in Paris.
Precious guardian of the memory of his illustrious father Charles, Philippe de Gaulle received numerous tributes from the majority and the right, who were quick to express their emotion before sending their condolences to the loved ones of the deceased.
Today's figure:
5.4
The Danish Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday an increase of 5.43 billion euros over five years in defense spending, making it devote more than 2% of its GDP to defense in 2024.
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I would have preferred to lend a little of my longevity to my father
Philippe de Gaulle
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Sunset taken by a drone over the city of Guangzhou, a port city in northeast China.
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