French authorities threaten ‘intervention’ over strikes

The French authorities warned on Tuesday that they will be forced to intervene if energy industry workers do not end their strikes “without delay.” “The strike has stretched for too long and has consequences. There are still territories in France where gas stations operate normally, but fuel demand is high and it creates a problem…

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Hungarian PM jokes about German chancellor ‘being still alive’

Viktor Orban made the remark after “fruitful” talks with Olaf Scholz in Berlin Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban held talks with German chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Monday, which, according to media reports, centered around the EU’s response to Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine. After wrapping up negotiations, the Hungarian PM joked about himself…

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UK government split on transgender guidance – The Times

The Department of Education is reportedly proposing introducing gender-neutral bathrooms for students, among other “common sense” measures The UK Department of Education’s latest set of proposals aimed at providing transgender guidance for British schools has caused an uproar, The Times reported on Monday. The move highlighted a rift in Prime Minister Liz Truss’ government, and…

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