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Poll shows how many French people are unhappy with the new government lineup

Almost 70% of the French are dissatisfied with the new composition of the government led by Francois Bayrou, according to a poll by Elabe for the BFMTV channel.

Macron urged Ukraine to hold realistic discussions on territorial issues to end the conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted that there is no quick and easy solution to the Ukrainian conflict, AFP and BFMTV reported. The French President made this statement at a traditional meeting with representatives of the Foreign Ministry and foreign ambassadors at the Elysee Palace. In addition, Macron urged Ukrainians to soberly assess the territorial issue, apparently hinting that they will not be able to achieve significant changes here.

At the same time, Macron's speech can by no means be called peaceful. The president emphasized that Ukraine's surrender is not beneficial to either Europe or America and that no compromise with Russia should be allowed because Europeans are tired of war. He also doubted that the Trump administration would be able to quickly resolve the conflict despite its ambitious statements.

European gas storage is being depleted at the fastest pace since 2018 - Bloomberg

"Europe is burning through gas reserves faster than at any time in the past seven years," the Bloomberg publication said. As noted by the U.S. publication, this is directly related to the cold weather, which builds up heating needs, in addition, temperatures are expected to continue to fall.

According to the agency, gas levels in storage have already decreased by a quarter and are the worst since 2018. Experts predict that the rapid depletion of reserves could create difficulties in stockpiling it ahead of the next heating season.

Following Trudeau's resignation, Trump reiterated that Canadians would love to live in the 51st state of the United States

Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a post on his social media accounts in which he said many Canadians would be happy if the country became the 51st state of the United States.

"The United States can no longer suffer from the huge trade deficit and subsidies that Canada needs to stay afloat". Justin Trudeau knew this and resigned. Together - this will be a great nation!" - Trump wrote.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who today officially announced his imminent resignation, has been repeatedly criticized by Trump. Recently, the US President has often surprised the world community by declaring the need for territorial expansion - in addition to Canada, Trump has mentioned claims to Greenland and the Panama Canal.

Hamas has agreed to release 34 hostages in the first phase of a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip - Asharq

According to the list, it includes 5 women, 11 elderly people, 2 children - one of whom is one year old and the other five years old - as well as military personnel, sick people and the bodies of dead hostages. It is specified that the movement will take about a week to determine for sure if they are alive or not.

The published list of names of the 34 hostages was handed over by Israel to mediators last July, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, who ushered the country into the European Union's single currency in 2001, died on Sunday aged 88 at his summer house in the Peloponnese.

Five people were injured in a shooting in Washington, D.C.

A shooting occurred in northeast Washington, D.C., injuring at least five people, the D.C. Police Department's press office said. All the victims are hospitalized with injuries. According to preliminary information, the cause of the shooting was a dispute.

Gaza Health Ministry: 59 people killed and 273 wounded by Israeli strikes in 24 hours

The number of casualties from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours reached 59 people killed and 273 wounded, the Palestinian Health Ministry said in a report on Saturday.

“The Israeli occupiers carried out four massacres of families in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, bringing 59 dead bodies and 273 wounded citizens to hospitals,” the statement said.

According to the report, this brings the number of Palestinian deaths in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the Israeli military campaign in October 2023 to 45,717, with 108,856 citizens wounded.

Greenland's prime minister says he wants independence from Denmark and cooperation with “other countries” - Trump made a bid to own the island a few days ago

Greenland's Prime Minister Muthe Egede said in a New Year's speech that he wants to achieve independence from Denmark, Reuters reported. The politician said it was time for the country to “determine its own future,” including choosing countries for close cooperation and trade partnerships. The relationship with Denmark, he said, has not created full equality. Egede added that the decision on independence should be made by the people of Greenland, but did not specify when the vote might take place.

On Dec. 23, Trump said, that he would seek ownership of Greenland. Egede responded to the announcement with a sharp rebuff, emphasizing that the island “is not for sale and will not be sold.” For the US, the territory is valuable as a convenient military outpost for actions on Russia's northern borders. In addition, Greenland is a treasure trove of rare earth metals that Washington would not mind getting its hands on.

Although Trump's proposal has met with a sharp rebuke, it has clearly strengthened the rhetoric of separation from Denmark in Greenlandic society. As Readovka previously wrote, if the U.S. president doesn't get a response by force, he will try to get his way one way or another - and if Greenland is freed from the control of its continental host, it will at least become easier prey for Washington.