In a Texas town, life marked by the militarization of the border

In a Texas town, life marked by the militarization of the border

Armed troops, barbed wire and cameras on the lookout for illegal migrants have, for a year, marked the daily life of residents of the town of Eagle Pass, in Texas (southern United States), on the Mexican border. While President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on a “national emergency” on the southern border could soon lead … Read more

Energy check: last day of a campaign marked by difficult catch-ups

Energy check: last day of a campaign marked by difficult catch-ups

Unless there is a last minute reversal, households eligible for the 2024 energy check have until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday to submit their request at an online counter, the effectiveness of which has been contested by several players in the sector, who are calling for additional delays. A first round of 5.5 million checks was automatically … Read more

Reopening of Notre-Dame: a ceremony marked by emotion and beauty

Reopening of Notre-Dame: a ceremony marked by emotion and beauty

“Awake, organ, sacred instrument: intone the praise of God, our creator and our father”, calls out Mgr Laurent Ulrich. And the great organ of Notre-Dame responds to the Archbishop of Paris, improvising powerful chords. For the first time since April 15, 2019, the day when the religious service was interrupted by a fire alarm, the … Read more