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‘When is it enough when they kill your children?’

France pension reform: Hundreds of thousands continue strikes and protests  France is bracing for widespread protests and strikes on Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to participate. The strikes and protests are in reaction to President Emmanuel Macron’s use of executive powers to push through an unpopular pension age raise from 62 to 64.  The crisis has become the biggest domestic challenge of Macron’s second term, with strikes expected to affect several sectors including refineries, bin collections, rail transport, air travel, and schools. There are fears of violent clashes between police and protesters, especially in Paris and several…

UK supermarket inflation hits record high The UK is experiencing record-high supermarket price inflation, with a 17.5% increase in grocery prices in the four weeks to 19 March compared to the same period the previous year, according to data from Kantar. This equates to an average annual household bill for groceries of £5,617, with price rises being particularly noticeable in eggs, milk, and cheese. To cope with these increases, consumers are increasingly shopping around and visiting three or more of the top 10 food retailers each month. Despite this, grocery sales have still grown by 8.6% in the 12 weeks…

Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: ‘blood-curdling scream’ A Utah court has heard that a man who is suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a 2016 ski accident heard a “blood-curdling scream” just before the collision. Terry Sanderson, 76, claims that the actress is responsible for the crash and is seeking $300,000 in damages. Paltrow, who denies responsibility and has countersued for $1 and her legal costs, was said to be a “skilled” skier who was not reckless or dangerous, according to her ski instructor, Eric Christiansen. Sanderson, who described the accident as a “serious, serious smack”, said he has since experienced physical,…

‘I was deeply disturbed by the dialogue.’

Germany approved the deployment of the ‘game-changing’ tanks back in January.

‘Guarantee everyone in their cars is saying, “he’s getting a ticket”.’

Twitter takeover: Elon Musk announces Blue Tick shakeup Twitter boss Elon Musk has announced changes to the social media platform’s paid feature, Twitter Blue.  Starting 15 April, only verified subscribers will have their posts recommended to other users and be allowed to vote in polls. Posts from non-paying accounts will not appear in the “For you” stream of recommended tweets. The current subscription fee for blue-tick verification is $7 (£5.70) per month and also provides access to additional features. Musk stated that these changes are necessary to tackle AI bot swarms and make it easier to identify them. However, the…

Germany sends much-awaited Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine According to the German defence ministry, the first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks has been sent to Ukraine, with 18 modern main battle tanks delivered after Ukrainian crews were trained to use them. The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, expressed confidence that the tanks would make a significant contribution on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has yet to comment on the arrival of the Leopard 2s, but they have confirmed the arrival of the first UK-made Challenger 2 tanks. The Leopard 2 is widely regarded as one…

It’s not unlike Rocky to keep a secret.