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The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 8, 2024

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Macron Unleashes Political Revamp, Appoints New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron unveils a political reset by replacing Prime Minister, signaling a new era in French politics. Change is in the air!

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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns

The move paves the way for a cabinet reshuffle as President Emmanuel Macron aims to give his presidency new momentum.

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French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns ahead of expected reshuffle

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday after less than two years in office as President Emmanuel Macron plans a reshuffle ahead of European elections later this year.

Radio France Internationale

French Prime Minister resigns following political tensions over immigration

Elisabeth Borne’s resignation comes after a year marred by political crises over immigration and pension reforms

The Independent UK

French PM At Risk As Macron To Unveil Reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday preparing a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle with the prime minister's job on the line but uncertainty remaining to the last minute over the head of state's intentions.

International Business Times

Macron posied to reshuffle govenment following year of unpopular reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

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Demolition of 'Marie Curie' site on hold in Paris amid heritage debate

France's culture minister said Friday that the demolition of a site linked to pioneering radioactivity researcher Marie Curie would be put on hold. This after several prominent figures called for its preservation in the name of heritage.

Radio France Internationale

France, Jordan provide aid to Gaza as Israel pursues bombing campaign

France and Jordan this week jointly airdropped seven tonnes of aid to civilians and aid workers in Gaza, as Israel continued to conduct air strikes against the militant group Hamas in the area. The United Nations says that the Palestinian territory has now been rendered "uninhabitable".

Radio France Internationale

UN humanitarian chief calls Gaza 'uninhabitable' 3 months into Israel-Hamas war

The U.N. humanitarian chief is describing Gaza as “uninhabitable” three months into Israel’s war with Hamas

The Independent UK

French diplomacy in crosshairs as Middle East conflict unravels

The Israel-Hamas war shows no signs of abating – three months on – as regional players are sucked into the fray despite a flurry of diplomatic responses. As Middle Eastern neighbours tread a fine line, France has warned Iran and its proxies to steer clear of the fight. RFI examines…

Radio France Internationale

Macron leads tribute to Jacques Delors, architect of European integration

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday praised former finance minister and European Union leader Jacques Delors at a state funeral, saying he had "reconciled Europe with its future".

France 24

Future of a French Icon Uncertain: Gerard Depardieu in the Spotlight After Rape Claims

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society

Latin Times

Live updates | Fighting rages in southern Gaza and fears grow the war may spread in the region

Heavy fighting is raging in central and southern Gaza as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed one of the top Hamas leaders

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International Business Times

Cancel Depardieu? French Cinema Split Over Film Icon

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

The Guardian - AU

Local Hezbollah official and two other members reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon on Wednesday – as it happened

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French celebrities distance themselves from Depardieu, accused of rape

Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

Radio France Internationale

Doctors lament lack of state support for 'Dry January' in France

The "Dry January" initiative encourages people to refrain from drinking alcohol for a month to raise awareness about its impact on health. While backed by some sixty organisations, specialists have criticised the government for not openly supporting the campaign.

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France will no longer accept imams trained by foreign countries

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced in a letter that from 1 January 2024, France will no longer accept new imams trained and sent by other countries. This in a bid to reduce "foreign influence" on Islam in France.

Radio France Internationale

Claude Bloch, last French survivor of Auschwitz camp, dies aged 95

The last survivor of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi death camp living in Lyon, died Sunday aged 95, the city's mayor said. He paid tribute to Claude Bloch’s commitment to passing down the memory of the Holocaust to future generations.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron promises pride, hope for 2024

In his annual New Year address, French President Emmanuel Macron said that 2024 will be a year of French pride and hope, marked by the Summer Olympic games in Paris and the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral after it was destroyed by a fire in 2019.

Latin Times

Macron Calls For Unity As France Prepares To Host Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron called for unity in the country in his New Year's Eve address Sunday as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games, after a difficult year for his government.

France 24

Macron says 2024 to be ‘a year of determination’ for France in New Year’s Eve address

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday that 2024 will be a year of French pride and hope, marked by the Paris Olympic Games and the re-opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral, in his traditional New Year’s Eve address from the Élysée Palace in the French capital.

The Guardian - UK

Evoking genius to defend ‘dark stars’ like Gérard Depardieu looks very French – and it is

Accusations of rape against the actor have divided the nation, with some referring to him as the ‘last monstre sacré’

France 24

Retrospective: The top 12 news stories that defined 2023

From a devastating earthquake in Syria and Turkey to a march on Moscow and the war against Hamas in Gaza, 2023 was full of dramatic moments, from the heartfelt to the heartbreaking. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at 12 key events that defined the year in news.

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