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Thousands attend illegal Bourges-area rave at French military site despite unexploded ordnance risk
france27 days ago

Thousands attend illegal Bourges-area rave at French military site despite unexploded ordnance risk

An illegal rave at a military site near Bourges in central France drew tens of thousands over the weekend as organisers expected up to 30,000 attendees; authorities warned the location may contain older unexploded ordnance and urged revellers to avoid nearby woods. About 600 police and 45 firefighters were deployed; roughly 20,000 had gathered by Saturday, with around a dozen people treated for minor injuries and no major incidents reported.

via France 24|
#culture#france#french-military
France detains Russian-linked tanker over suspected illegal activities
world8 months ago

France detains Russian-linked tanker over suspected illegal activities

French military personnel boarded the oil tanker Boracay near Saint Nazaire, suspected of being part of a shadow fleet involved in Russian oil trade, amid ongoing investigations and international sanctions. The vessel's ownership is opaque, and it has been under scrutiny for violating sanctions and sailing without a proper flag, with France and other countries monitoring its movements closely.

via Reuters|
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Last French D-Day Commando Member, Leon Gautier, Dies at 100
obituary2 years ago

Last French D-Day Commando Member, Leon Gautier, Dies at 100

Leon Gautier, the last surviving member of the French Kieffer Commando unit that fought alongside U.S. and allied forces during the D-Day invasion, has died at the age of 100. Known for his dedication to educating the public about WWII and the horrors of war, Gautier spent 78 days on the front lines of Normandy and was one of the few survivors. He was praised by French President Emmanuel Macron for embodying the qualities of both a warrior and a peacemaker.

via The Daily Beast|
#d-day#french-military#kieffer-commando-unit
obituary2 years ago

Last French D-Day commando member, Leon Gautier, passes away at 100

Leon Gautier, the last surviving member of the French Commando Kieffer unit that participated in the D-Day invasion during World War II, has passed away at the age of 100. Gautier and his comrades played a crucial role in the liberation of western Europe, enduring 78 days on the front lines. Out of the 177 commandos who landed on the beaches of Normandy, only two dozen survived. Despite injuring his ankle during the war, Gautier remained a symbol of French pride and resistance against Nazi occupation.

via ABC News|
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