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Why Macron must prioritise Human rights to “meaningfully govern”

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Human Rights Watch says Macron must focus on making human rights a priority in his second term

Non-Government organisation, Human Rights Watch wants President Emmanuel Macron to prioritise Human Rights in his domestic and foreign policy, following his recent re-election victory.

Scoring 58.5 percent of the votes, Macron defeated Marine Le Pen who received 41.46 percent in the runoff 2022 presidential election.

HRW notes that 28 percent of eligible voters did not vote while the far right secured the highest percentage of votes ever in any national or local french election.

Bénédicte Jeannerod, France director at Human Rights Watch says the surge of far right support “makes it even more imperative for Macron to counter xenophobia, discrimination, and intolerance in France”.

“For Macron to meaningfully govern for all, as he announced, he needs to pursue policies that make human rights a reality for all,”

 Jeannerod says.

Human Rights Watch says Macron “failed to live up to his promises” and has “damaged France’s credibility”.

France has been criticized for its discriminatory police checks and abusive treatment of migrants and asylum seekers.

The country’s counterterrorism laws have also come under fire as they showed “scant regard for their disproportionate restrictions on human rights, including on freedoms of speech, assembly, association, and religion”.

On an international scale, Human Rights Watch says while France’s leadership role in response to Russian forces in Ukraine plays to its credit, it has also continued arm sales to Saudi and made arms deal with United Arab Emirates “despite repeated alleged war crimes against civilians in Yemen”.

“Macron gave Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi the Légion d’honneur, France’s highest award, even though Sisi oversees the worst repression in Egypt’s modern history,” HRW adds.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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May 17, 2024

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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