France’s national short-track speed skating team secured two additional medals at the Milan-Cortina competition on Saturday, according to reports from Le Dauphiné Libéré. The specific details of the medals were not immediately available.
In Lyon, authorities have stated that “significant testimonies” have been collected in the investigation surrounding the death of Quentin, with a press conference scheduled for Monday. No further details regarding the case were released.
Elsewhere in France, a driver in Haute-Savoie was arrested after traveling approximately ten kilometers in the opposite direction on the A40 highway, causing two accidents. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol, according to Le Dauphiné Libéré.
Le Monde reported on Sunday that the Six Nations rugby tournament continued, with France defeating Wales in a decisive match. The win places France at the top of the tournament standings. The game was described as a strong performance by the French team against a struggling Welsh side.
As well on Sunday, Le Monde highlighted ongoing coverage of the war in Ukraine and the intensifying storm Nils, which is causing widespread flooding. The newspaper also published an extensive report on the Epstein case, detailing thirty years of alleged judicial negligence concerning the victims of the convicted sex offender. The report cites records from the Modern York State Sex Offender Registry.
In Lebanon, Le Monde reported that fighting continues in the south of the country, preventing residents from returning to their homes. The region remains devastated following the conflict of autumn 2024, and reconstruction efforts are hampered by ongoing Israeli bombardments and a U.S. Veto.
