Following a Russian attack that killed two French humanitarian workers in Kherson Oblast, foreign volunteers, NGO workers, and embassy staff are now prohibited from entering certain areas without permission from local authorities. The ban comes after the city of Beryslav, located in the region, was targeted by Russian forces. France plans to summon the Russian ambassador to condemn the killings, and the Kherson Oblast Military Administration stated that permission is required for foreign representatives to enter areas frequently shelled by Russian forces. This incident follows the deaths of two other foreign NGO workers in the region due to Russian shelling in September.
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Israel on Tuesday to hold talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the deadly Hamas assault on October 7 that resulted in the deaths of 30 French citizens and the capture of seven others. Macron's visit comes after other Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, have already visited Israel. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's determination to eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities during his conversations with world leaders.
A poll conducted in France by the Consumer Science and Analytics Institute (CSA) revealed that 41% of French citizens would support a lifetime limit of four flights per person due to climate change, with support rising to 59% among 18-24-year-olds. While a majority opposed the proposed limit, 64% of respondents expressed willingness to reduce their air travel in the near or medium term to combat climate change. Climate activists worldwide have been advocating for various restrictions to reduce carbon emissions, and this poll reflects the growing concern among younger age groups about the environmental impact of air travel.
