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Prince William of Wales will attend the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame Cathedral after a 5-year restoration. The opening ceremony will also be attended by French President Macron and other world leaders.

The French president announced the appointment of a new prime minister after the resignation of Michel Barnier due to a vote of no confidence. Macron is in talks with the Socialists and other political forces to form a new government.

The Vega C launch vehicle successfully launched the Sentinel-1C satellite into 700 km orbit after a two-year upgrade. The launch took place from the Kourou Cosmodrome in French Guiana after the installation of a new French nozzle.

German Defense Minister Pistorius did not rule out the possibility of sending German peacekeepers to Ukraine in the future. This issue is not currently being considered, but the final decision will depend on the "conditions that have been created".

French President Macron said that he is fulfilling his five-year mandate to the end, despite a vote of no confidence in the government. In the coming days, he will appoint a new prime minister.

Ursula von der Leyen plans to sign a large-scale trade agreement between the EU and MERCOSUR in Montevideo. The agreement will create a market of 700 million consumers, although France and Poland oppose it.

The French National Assembly has expressed its second-ever vote of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier. Francois Bayrou is seen as a potential successor, while 59% of French people are calling on Macron to resign.

The SBU conducted a successful DDOS attack on one of the largest banks in Russia. Customers lost access to online banking, mobile applications and payment terminals across Russia.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigns after losing a confidence vote by 331 votes. The country is left without an executive branch and a budget for 2025 while Macron looks for a new head of government.

The French Parliament passed a vote of no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier with 331 votes. This is the first such case since 1962, and Barnier's government has become the shortest in the history of the Fifth Republic.

The MHP Ridgeside program received the highest award of the UN Global Compact in the Peace category. The company has created an ecosystem of support for the military and veterans in 13 regions of Ukraine.

Six winners of the Radio Dictation 2024 were announced, including one participant who wrote a text without errors. A total of 12,000 entries were submitted from Ukraine and 33 countries.

MHP-Hromada charity foundation won a silver award at the Partnership for Sustainability Award 2024 for the project to restore five museums. MHP also received a gold medal for the MHP nearby military support program.

Coca-Cola has removed information about its promise to achieve 25% reusable packaging by 2030. Instead, the company announced new targets for recycled material in packaging at the level of 35-40%.

McDonald's has started testing the morning menu in restaurants in Vinnytsia due to the availability of various sales channels. If successful, the company plans to expand its breakfasts to other cities in Ukraine.

The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the Government of Michel Barnier because of the pension law. The opposition parties of Melenchon and Le Pen have united against the incumbent prime minister.

The Parliament has adopted bills No. 10319 and No. 11443 on combating the bribery of foreign public officials. The documents strengthen the liability of legal entities and introduce new tax measures to combat corruption.

German foreign minister Anna Lena Berbok announced her readiness to consider the participation of German peacekeepers in Ukraine. France and the United Kingdom are also discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line.

The youth national team of Ukraine got into Group D at Euro 2025, where it will meet with Finland, the Netherlands and Denmark. The team will play its first match on June 12 against Denmark in Presov.

Oleg Vinnik announced a concert in Warsaw on December 21, causing a mixed reaction in the network. The singer, who left for Germany after the war, promises to perform his favorite hits and new songs.

The French parliament will vote on a vote of no confidence in the government of Michel Barnier. The Prime Minister may become the record holder for the shortest term in office in the modern history of the country.

In the office building of the Goloseevsky District of Kiev, a fire broke out with an area of 150 square meters. m, which covered 4-5 floors and the roof. Rescuers of the State Emergency Service evacuated the blocked woman and handed her over to doctors.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that it is refusing any security guarantees that are an alternative to full membership in NATO. The decision was made in view of the experience of the Budapest Memorandum and its ineffectiveness.

Donald Trump will take part in the grand opening of Notre-Dame Cathedral after a five-year reconstruction. The two-day celebrations will be a landmark event for France and its guests.

France and the United Kingdom are discussing the possibility of deploying their troops on the front line in Ukraine to monitor the ceasefire. Countries are preparing for an active role in stabilizing the situation in the event of a change in political support from the United States.

Legendary musician Elton John has reported vision loss in his right eye due to an infection in the south of France. The singer is undergoing long-term treatment and recovery, which interferes with his creative activities.

The European Commission has included the Kiev region to the list of 151 regions with the status of "Regional Innovation Valley". The region will receive 2.96 million euros for the implementation of the 5th RIVCircular project for the Horizon Europe program.

The president of Ukraine commented on the permit for the use of Western weapons at Russian facilities. Zelensky called this decision correct, but belated, and stressed the need to increase the number of systems.

The UK Parliament supported the bill on euthanasia for terminally ill patients: 330 votes in favor against 275. the document provides for the possibility of assisted dying for adult patients with a life span of up to 6 months.

The presidents of Ukraine and France held talks on strengthening Ukrainian air defense and defense support. They discussed the acceleration of the transfer of French Mirage aircraft and the issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO.