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POLITICO: On the Rocks is an occasional interview series in which we engage with thought-provoking political figures in relaxed, candid conversations over a drink. PARIS — Bernard-Henri Lévy has been so famous in France for so long he is known by his own acronym. BHL is a wealthy philosopher, celebrity war reporter, television executive and friend to presidents and movie stars. He is as quintessentially French as croissants, the tricolor and extramarital affairs. I’m meeting him on a glorious fall morning at one of Paris’ most refined restaurants, where the maître d’ has shown me to BHL’s favorite table in…
Updated: 10/10/2024 – 18:00 GMT+2 Following the Israeli strikes, a convoy of six ships, including the Turkish vessel TCG Bayraktar, left for Lebanon to evacuate Turkish and foreign citizens. Following the Israeli strikes, a convoy of six ships, including the Turkish vessel TCG Bayraktar, left for Lebanon to evacuate Turkish and foreign citizens.The convoy left Mersin with 300 tonnes of humanitarian aid, food, tents, beds and blankets.Turkish officials said that further sea evacuations would be organised if necessary.Around 2,000 Turks are currently being evacuated.
The heavyweights took to the stage, showcasing top judo talent, with many young judoka competing for glory on the third day of the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix in Croatia’s capital. At -90kg, it looked as if the contest would go to Golden Score, but Hungary’s Peter Safrany avoided an attack and turned it into a hold down to his advantage. With less than 10 seconds left on the clock he held his way to his first Grand Prix gold medal.IJF Vice President Dr Laszlo Toth awarded the medals.”I’m really happy, thank you very much. This is my second time to…
This article was originally published in Italian The Italian government formally protested against the Israeli authorities for an attack on the headquarters and two Italian bases of the UN peace mission in southern Lebanon. Defence Minister Crosetto called it “possible war crimes”. The Italian government formally protested against Israeli authorities, reiterating that what is happening near the base of the Italian UNIFIL contingent in southern Lebanon is not acceptable.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a telephone conversation with the commander of the UN peacekeeping mission’s Western Sector, General Stefano Messina, according to a statement from Palazzo Chigi.She reportedly received an update…
All the latest developments on day one of the tournament. After the success of its Judo Grand Prix, the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, now hosts the Junior World Championships in the Kasri Tennis Arena! China’s Hui Xinran cleverly overcame Japan’s Yoshino Sachiyo with a sacrifice technique to claim the title at -48kg.Mr Vladimir Barta, IJF Head Sport Director presented the medals. “My goal is to become the Olympic champion, so I’ll take it step by step and continue to give my best in every competition. Some competitions I might win, and some I might lose, but I’m not focused…
Meanwhile, Italy’s Defence Ministry summoned the Israeli ambassador in protest against strikes on UNIFIL personnel that wounded two peacekeepers. At least 22 people have been killed and 117 others wounded in Israeli air strikes on two densely-populated areas of central Beirut.The air raids in the centre of the Lebanese capital apparently targeted two residential buildings in separate neighbourhoods simultaneously, that the Israeli military (IDF) claimed were affiliated with the militant group Hezbollah.Israeli strikes have been more common in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has based many of its operations.Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV reported that an attempt to kill Wafiq Safa,…
All the latest developments on day two of the competition. On Thursday, the second day of the Junior World Judo Championships kicked off in the city of Dushanbe.Tajikistan is a judo loving nation with people gathering from all across the county to bear witness to youth athletes from all over the globe.In the -57kg category, Riko Honda of Japan was superb, throwing Yuying Tao of China twice, the second score a beautiful footsweep for Ippon.Mohamed Meridja IJF Education and Coaching Director awarded her the gold.“I’m very happy because I really wanted to win this world championship. Tajikistan has very beautiful…
This article was originally published in French The EU will loan Ukraine €35 billion, repaid through interest on frozen Russian assets in a novel approach aiming to fund Ukraine’s urgent infrastructure and defence needs. The European Union has given the go-ahead to raise a loan for Ukraine of up to €35 billion.While the 27 member states have already granted financing to Kyiv on several occasions, the repayment method for this loan is novel, as it’s meant to be gradually repaid from the interest on Russian assets frozen at the start of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.These Russian…
First victories for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Korea in the championship. On the fourth day of the 2024 World Junior Judo Championship, crowds from all around the world gather in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe.After three incredible days of Judo, October 5th is the day of heavyweights.The event was officially opened by the Director General of the IJF Vlad Marinescu and Ismoil Mahmadzoir, President of Tajik Judo.During the grand ceremony, which included some of Tajikistan’s biggest Judo stars and impressive performances, the crowd celebrated the birthday of Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan.Gold for Colombia at -78kgThere was history for Colombia.…
Rescue teams plucked through debris after hurricane Milton smashed through multiple communities in Florida destroying homes in its wake. Residents in Florida began to assess the heavy damage left behind by hurricane Milton, which killed at least eight people after making landfall in Florida on Wednesday evening. The hurricane, which spawned multiple deadly tornados, also knocked out power to over 3 million customers and destroyed thousands of properties. Five people were killed near Fort Pierce after their homes were battered by winds, with the other deaths attributed to falling trees. In a dramatic scene, a helicopter crew rescued a man…