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Jeudi 18 décembre 2025 à 10:50
International Affairs
Hidden Tiananmen trial footage sheds new light on 1989 crackdown
L'Express reports that unprecedented video recordings of General Xu Qinxian’s 1990 military‑court trial have been leaked, revealing internal dissent within the People’s Liberation Army over the decision to impose martial law during the Tiananmen Square protests. The footage shows Xu arguing that using force would plunge the nation into chaos, a stance that ultimately led to his imprisonment. This new evidence revives global debate over accountability for the massacre.
L'Express
Honduras presidential election recount fuels fraud accusations
Le Monde details how the Honduran electoral commission has ordered a recount in precincts with irregularities, prompting the two leading right‑wing candidates—one backed by former President Donald Trump—to exchange accusations of vote rigging. The incumbent president denounces the move as an “electoral coup,” heightening political tension ahead of the final result. International observers warn the dispute could destabilize the region.
Le Monde
UN reports mass killings in Sudan’s Darfur refugee camp
According to Le Monde, the United Nations has documented the killing of more than 1,000 civilians by Sudanese paramilitary forces in the Zamzam camp in April, alongside widespread sexual violence and torture. The report underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Darfur and calls for urgent international intervention. The findings add pressure on the Sudanese transitional government to halt the atrocities.
Le Monde
France‑Vanuatu island talks spark overseas‑territory controversy
Le Monde explains that negotiations between France and Vanuatu over two uninhabited islets near New Caledonia have ignited a political firestorm in France, with far‑right parties alleging a “coup d’état” over potential loss of an exclusive economic zone. Paris maintains that no sovereignty is being ceded, but the debate highlights the strategic importance of overseas territories in global maritime politics.
Le Monde
Belgium’s De Wever moves to freeze Russian assets in Euroclear for Ukraine
Le Monde reports that Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has pledged to block the use of Russian sovereign assets held at Euroclear, aligning Belgium with broader EU sanctions aimed at supporting Ukraine. The decision is expected to tighten financial pressure on Moscow while raising questions about the legal framework for asset seizure.
Le Monde
Zelensky’s Brussels visit underscores EU push on frozen Russian funds
Le Monde notes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels for an EU summit focused on the deployment of frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv’s defence. The talks also aim to coordinate new diplomatic initiatives between Washington and Kiev, reflecting a unified Western response to the conflict.
Le Monde
Australian police intercept two cars after terror‑alert linked to Bondi attack
Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace reports that New South Wales police stopped two vehicles in Sydney following a warning of a potential violent act, though no connection has yet been established to the recent Bondi terror attack that left at least 15 dead. Authorities are treating the incident as a precautionary measure amid heightened security alerts nationwide.
Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace
Global Economy
Macron warns EU‑Mercosur deal is not ready for signing
Le Figaro quotes President Emmanuel Macron as stating that France cannot endorse the EU‑Mercosur trade agreement in its current form, citing unresolved concerns over environmental standards and market access. The stalemate threatens to delay a deal that could reshape trade flows between Europe and South America.
Le Figaro
Bank of England eyes rate cut to 3.75% to counter recession risk
La Tribune reports that the Bank of England is preparing to lower its policy rate to 3.75% in an effort to stimulate a sluggish UK economy, where GDP growth has stalled and inflation remains above target. The move signals a shift toward a more expansionary monetary stance, contrasting with the European Central Bank’s more cautious approach.
La Tribune
Politics
French government readies “special law” as budget stalemate looms
Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace notes that Minister Sébastien Lecornu has signaled willingness to draft a “special law” to keep the state functioning if the parliamentary budget conference fails, while Le Figaro confirms the prime minister’s request to prepare a Council of State intervention. The contingency plan reflects growing uncertainty over France’s 2026 fiscal roadmap.
Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace
Le Figaro
Environment
Ademe report tempers telework’s green credentials
Les Numériques highlights the French Environment Agency’s IT4Green study, which finds that the environmental gains from remote work are modest and not automatically guaranteed. The agency urges a focus on overall digital sobriety rather than assuming technology alone will solve climate challenges.
Les Numériques
Climate change threatens Mediterranean mussel farms by 2050
Le Figaro cites a new study warning that rising sea temperatures could jeopardize mussel production in the Mediterranean as early as 2050, echoing recent mass mortalities observed in Italian and Greek farms. The research underscores the broader vulnerability of marine aquaculture to global warming.
Le Figaro
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