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French President to “hassle” the unvaccinated as cases hit records

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4 years ago

January 5, 2022

As COVID cases surge across the world amid Omicron, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned he intends to make life difficult for people in France who haven’t yet been vaccinated

The French President revealed he will increase pressure on those that hav not yet received a jab as his government acts swiftly to avoid outbreaks seen within other nations like the UK and US.

“I really want to hassle them, and we will continue to do this – to the end,” he told France’s Le Parisien newspaper.

The opposition however has responded, with political opponents stating that the strong language the President has used within the interview was not worthy of a president.

His comments came as a bill on COVID-19 passes was delayed by opposition MPs uniting against the government.

A debate in parliament on the bill, which would bar the unvaccinated from much of public life, was prevented from continuing after midnight.

The legislation was expected to be approved in a vote this week, but it has angered vaccine opponents and several French MPs have said they have received death threats over the issue.

France has one of the highest vaccination rates within Europe, with around 90 percent of the adult population fully vaccinated against the virus.

In his interview with Le Parisien on Tuesday, Mr Macron said that while he would not “vaccinate by force”, he hoped to encourage people to get jabbed by “limiting as much as possible their access to activities in social life”.

France has been requesting people to show either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test in order to access many public venues.

But the French government wants to remove the option to show a negative test in response to record increases in infections, driven by the highly contagious Omicron and Delta variants of the coronavirus.

On Tuesday, the country reported 271,686 new daily Covid cases – the highest number of daily infections recorded in France since the start of the pandemic.

Crypto

Crypto crash alert: Bitcoin and Ethereum plunge amid market turmoil

Crypto market downturn hits Bitcoin and Ethereum; insights on volatility, recovery, and long-term targets from Oz Sultan.

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8 hours ago

December 2, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Crypto market downturn hits Bitcoin and Ethereum; insights on volatility, recovery, and long-term targets from Oz Sultan.

The crypto market is facing a sharp downturn as Bitcoin and Ethereum see significant losses, sparking concerns among investors. Analysts warn of continued volatility but remain cautiously optimistic about a rebound by 2026–2027.

We sit down with Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group to break down what’s driving this market shake-up. From $608 million in liquidations to the impact on overall market sentiment, we explore what this means for both short-term traders and long-term investors.

Get insights on Bitcoin’s long-term targets, potential recovery trends, and what historical data suggests for the future of cryptocurrency.

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Airbus hit by new A320 fuselage panel defect triggering share price drop

Airbus faces manufacturing issues with A320 fuselage panels, impacting shares but confirming safety for in-service aircraft.

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9 hours ago

December 2, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Airbus faces manufacturing issues with A320 fuselage panels, impacting shares but confirming safety for in-service aircraft.

Airbus is confronting a fresh manufacturing issue after discovering a quality defect in several dozen fuselage panels used on A320-family jets. The revelation sparked investor concern, with shares falling by up to 10% as the news broke.

While the newly identified flaw has caused some delivery delays, Airbus confirms that aircraft already in service are safe and unaffected. The defect is limited to a specific batch of panels, and all new production now meets required standards.

The company has apologised for the disruption and says it is working closely with suppliers to prevent a repeat of the issue.

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Bitcoin tanks as markets turn risk-off and tech stocks slide

Bitcoin drops over 7% to $84,555, its lowest in a week, amid waning investor confidence and bearish market pressures.

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9 hours ago

December 2, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Bitcoin drops over 7% to $84,555, its lowest in a week, amid waning investor confidence and bearish market pressures.

Bitcoin has suffered a sharp decline, falling more than 7% and slipping to $84,555 — its lowest point in over a week. After a brutal November where BTC shed more than $18,000, its biggest dollar drop since mid-2021, investor confidence is wavering. Analysts say multiple pressures, including negative ratings for major stablecoins, are amplifying bearish sentiment across the market.

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