Simple English News Daily Friday 13th December 2024. Lithuania new government. France PM announcement. UK security charges. Serbia mass shooter...
Dec 12, 2024
New political shifts heat up in Lithuania as a fresh government forms. France gears up for change with an important announcement from the PM. Legal troubles grip the UK, while a tragic mass shooting in Serbia draws attention. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts unfold between Russia and Hungary. A significant agreement emerges between Somalia and Ethiopia, allowing access to commercial seas. And in a noteworthy twist, two women in Comoros are released from imprisonment, shedding light on pressing social issues.
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Lithuania's New Government
- Lithuania's new government, led by PM Jintaotas Palooka, has taken office.
- They plan to increase taxes for high earners and prioritize improvements in health and education.
France Awaits New PM
- French President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce a new Prime Minister.
- The announcement will be made from the Élysée Presidential Palace.
UK Security Charges
- Two men in the UK deny charges of aiding Hong Kong's Foreign Intelligence Service.
- They are accused of gathering information, surveillance, and deception under the National Security Act.