Tag: France
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Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted by Israeli Navy Near Gaza
Background: The Global Sumud flotilla The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, presents itself as a peaceful, non-violent humanitarian mission. The term sumud means resilience in Arabic, and organizers say the voyage aims to deliver aid to Gaza to help a population facing a severe crisis amid ongoing conflict. As the flotilla…
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Global Sumud Flotilla Intercepted Near Gaza Waters
Context: a peaceful humanitarian mission The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, frames its voyage as a peaceful and non-violent humanitarian mission to Gaza. The term sumud, meaning resilience in Arabic, anchors the effort to deliver aid to civilians in a territory under blockade and ongoing conflict. The voyage has drawn support…
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Two Detained on Russian ‘Shadow’ Tanker Linked to Drone Flights
Arrests and Preliminary Investigation Two individuals have been detained in Brest, France, in connection with a tanker suspected of ties to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet. French prosecutors, led by Stéphane Kellenberger, indicated that the detainees presented themselves as the ship’s captain and helmsman. The preliminary phase of the inquiry centers on questions about the vessel’s…
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Two Arrested in Shadow Fleet Tanker Case
What happened Two individuals were arrested in Brest, France, as part of an investigation into a tanker suspected of ties to Russia’s so‑called “shadow fleet.” Prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger told AFP on Wednesday that the suspects presented themselves as the ship’s captain and chief mate. The preliminary inquiry is focused on questions about the vessel’s nationality…
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Gaza Flotilla Intercepted by Israel as Global Sumud Mission Near Gaza Waters
Overview: Gaza flotilla intercepted near Egyptian waters The Global Sumud Flotilla, a pacific humanitarian mission aiming to aid Gaza, appeared to be under Israeli interception on Wednesday evening as its vessels stood off the coast of Egypt. The flotilla, which the organizers describe as non-violent and committed to delivering aid, comprises roughly 45 boats carrying…
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Two Detained Over Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Linked to Drone Probes
Detention in Brest: who was arrested and why Two individuals were taken into custody in the port city of Brest, France, on Wednesday, according to prosecutor Stéphane Kellenberger. They presented themselves as the ship’s captain and chief mate, the prosecutor said, and the arrest follows a broader investigation into a tanker linked to Russia’s sanctioned…
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Gaza Flotilla Under Israeli Interception: The Global Sumud Mission
Overview: The Global Sumud Flotilla Near Gaza The Global Sumud Flotilla, launched from Spain in early September, represents a peaceful, non-violent humanitarian mission described by its organizers as an aid convoy toward Gaza. It comprises roughly 45 boats carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists from more than 40 countries. On Wednesday evening, the flotilla was sailing…
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France Strike on October 2, 2025: What to Expect at RATP, SNCF, and Schools
Background: why a new strike on October 2, 2025 France faces a renewed wave of mobilizations as unions call a nationwide strike for Thursday, October 2, 2025. After an initial flare-up on social media anchored by the CGT, FSU and Solidaires, and a second day of action on September 18, the inter-union coalition (CFDT, CGT,…
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France Strike Oct 2, 2025: What to Expect Across Transport and Schools
What to know about the October 2, 2025 strike in France France faces a renewed day of protest on Thursday, October 2, 2025, as unions call for continued action following two mobilizations on September 10 and September 18. The intersyndicale umbrella – which includes CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU and Solidaires – has…
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France Strikes Oct 2, 2025: Transport, Schools, Health—What to Expect
The call for a new day of action France is bracing for a fresh round of protests on Thursday, October 2, 2025, as major union bodies call for nationwide mobilisations. The intersyndicale umbrella group of unions—CFDT, CGT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU, and Solidaires—announced the day after a largely fruitless meeting with Minister of the…