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Researchers have identified a social media video, linked to the Russia-associated Storm-1516 influence operation, allegedly showing Hezbollah militants threatening attacks in France ahead of the 14 July Bastille Day celebrations. The video appears fabricated, lacking Hezbollah logos and featuring linguistic errors, undermining its authenticity.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca after being questioned by the National Brigade of Judicial Police. His supporters assert the detention is linked to his artistic expression. El Youbi, known for politically charged lyrics, faces concerns over legal representation amid a lawyers’ strike in Morocco.
Emmanuel Macron will oversee his final Bastille Day military parade in Paris, featuring Ukrainian troops, as France commemorates the 2016 Nice attacks. This year’s event, marking ten years since the tragedy, symbolizes Europe’s commitment to defend freedom against threats, with celebrations expected despite a heatwave.
The French parliament has enshrined abortion officially as a constitutional right during a momentous joint session held at the Palace of Versailles.
President Emmanuel Macron hailed the decision as a source of “French pride” that had sent a “universal message”.
The 30-year-old, a World Cup winner with France, failed doping test due to elevated levels of testosterone in August last year while playing for current club Juventus.
Two French naval vessels and a helicopter were deployed. The other passengers on board were taken to safety.
Abortion has been legal in France since 1974 but pressure has grown to further cement it in law.
Macron caused a stir among EU members but the rest of the EU don’t agree as Ministers down play attacking Russia!
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