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Added on the 27/06/2023 15:04:06 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The minister for Ecological Transition, Elisabeth Borne, and Secretary of State for Transport, Jean-Baptiste Djebarri, arrive in Matignon, followed closely by SNCF President Jean-Pierre Farandou and RATP CEO Catherine Guillouard. The SNCF and RATP, which respectively manage the French national rail network and public transport in Paris's Ile de France region, do not expect to give any good news to travellers concerning potential improvements for travel on Monday. France's transport system has been crippled by the strike for two days. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden called celebrity chef Jose Andres to express his condolences after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers from his World Central Kitchen group in Gaza, the White House says. Biden "conveyed he will make clear to Israel that humanitarian aid workers must be protected," White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing. SOUNDBITE
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is near deserted as airport security staff across Germany stage a walkout, the latest industrial action to plague Europe's biggest economy. Berlin airport has said there will be no flights departing on February 1 from the terminals which usually serve about 50,000 passengers on average daily. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon his arrival to Tel Aviv to stress strong solidarity but also urge restraint to protect Palestinian civilians. IMAGES
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire meets with representatives of retailers, restaurateurs, hoteliers, insurers and banks to review the consequences of the violence in their sectors, after a fourth night of riots following the death of 17-year-old Nahel M., who was killed by a police officer. IMAGES