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UNITED STATES: Spike Lee denounces the death of Georges Floyd
It was through a shocking montage that the African-American director denounced the brutal death of Georges Floyd. A montage with an imposing voice, a short film to take part in the fury that followed Floyd’s enforced disappearance because of the white policeman’s killer knee Derek Chauvin.
A forceful arrest of Georges Floyd in Minneapolis by four policemen, one of whom had put his knee on his neck and caused his death, prompted Spike Lee, the one for whom the Black cause is an integral part of his work as a director.
Spike Lee published this Monday, June 1, 2020 on the pages of his social networks a short-strange entitled “3 Brothers” This work stages the death of Radio Raheem in the film he had directed in 1989 “Do the right thing”, and the very real death of Georges Floyd and Eric Garner, both died during an interpellation. Georges Floyd in 2020 and Eric Garner in 2014.
“Will history stop repeating itself?” is the phrase on a black background that begins the short film.
3 Brothers-Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/EB0cXQELzE
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLeeJoint) June 1, 2020
The death of Georges Floyd, 46, has embraced the major cities of the United States: From New York to Los Angeles, from Philadelphia to Seattle, hundreds of thousands of Americans demonstrated from Saturday to Sunday against deadly police brutality, against racism and social inequalities suffered by the black community of America also very affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
ETATS-UNIS : Spike Lee dénonce la mort de Georges Floyd
C’est à travers un montage choc que le réalisateur africain-américain a dénoncé la mort brutale de Georges Floyd. Un montage avec une voix imposante, un court-métrage afin de prendre part à la fureur qui a suivi la disparition forcée de Floyd à cause du genoux tueur du policier blanc …
Une arrestation musclée de Georges Floyd à Minneapolis par quatre policier dont un qui avait mis son genoux sur son cou et qui a causé sa mort, a fait réagir Spike Lee, celui pour qui la cause des Noirs est une partie intégrante de son travail de réalisateur.
Spike Lee a publié ce lundi 1 juin 2020 sur les pages de ses réseaux sociaux un court-étrange intitulé “3 Brothers” Ce travail met en scène la mort de Radio Raheem dans le film qu’il avait réalisé en 1989 “Do the right thing”, et la mort bien réelle de Georges Floyd et d’Eric Garner, tous les deux décédés au cours d’une interpellation. Georges Floyd en 2020 et Eric Garner en 2014.
“Est-ce que l’histoire va arrêter de se répéter?” (Will history stop repeating itself ?) est la phrase sur fond noir qui début le court-métrage.
3 Brothers-Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd. pic.twitter.com/EB0cXQELzE
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLeeJoint) June 1, 2020
La mort de Georges Floyd, 46 ans, a embrassé les grandes villes des Etats-Unis : De New York à Los Angeles, de Philadelphie à Seattle, des centaines de milliers d’Américains ont manifesté du samedi au dimanche contre les brutalités policières meurtrières, contre le racisme et les inégalités sociales subies par la communauté noire d’Amérique également très touchée par la crise du Covid-19.
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BRAZIL – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on a state visit to France on June 5 and 6, 2025
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be on a state visit to France on 5 and 6 June. He will be welcomed in Paris by President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, accompanied by his wife Rosângela Lula da Silva.
This official trip comes as a follow-up to the renewed action plan between France and Brazil, sealed during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Brazil in March 2024. Objective: to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic areas such as defense, economy, biodiversity, energy transition, culture and the fight against disinformation.
This high-level meeting is also part of a busy international agenda for both countries. It precedes by a few days the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which will be held in Nice from 9 to 13 June, as well as the COP30 of Belém next November. Two major events where France and Brazil plan to unite their voices to advance global environmental issues.
The visit will also be part of the 2025 Brazil-France Season, an exceptional cultural program that highlights the Brazilian artistic and intellectual scene throughout the country.
Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the White House, reaffirmed on Monday, June 2, 2025, the willingness of US President Donald Trump to see Russia and Ukraine begin peace negotiations. During a press conference, she insisted on the importance of direct dialogue between the two parties to end a conflict that has already cost too many human lives.
Speaking to reporters, Leavitt recalled that President Trump strongly supports a return to the negotiating table, drawing in particular on previous talks held in Istanbul. “The president wants the two leaders, along with their delegations, to sit at the negotiating table. Today, we saw that this was possible thanks to his insistence,” she said, while specifying that only Trump will express himself in detail on his position.
Asked about a recent drone attack attributed to Ukraine and targeting Russian territory, Leavitt preferred to insist on the need for a de-escalation. “This war must now end. It has been merciless for both sides, and far too many lives have been lost,” she said.
These remarks, relayed by the Anadolu agency and translated from Turkish by Ayse Betul Akcesme, reflect a new direction in the communication of the White House, emphasizing the role that Washington wishes to play to encourage a diplomatic solution.
Although President Trump has not yet spoken personally about these recent developments, his spokesperson suggests that an initiative in favor of peace could take shape in the coming weeks.
Photo credit: White House
Elon Musk announced the end of his role as a special government employee in President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday, 29 May 2025, marking the conclusion of his involvement with the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk, who had been appointed to lead efforts to reduce federal bureaucracy and public spending, expressed his gratitude to President Trump for this opportunity to serve.
In a post on his social media platform X, Musk wrote, “Grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve. It was a difficult but rewarding experience.”
Shortly after his message, a White House official confirmed his departure and indicated that his resignation process “will begin this evening.”
Musk’s departure comes after his public criticism of President Trump’s “great and beautiful bill”, a legislative package that includes tax cuts and immigration control measures but significantly increases the federal deficit.
Musk described the bill as counterproductive to the DOGE’s mission and expressed disappointment.
During his tenure, Musk has implemented drastic cost-cutting measures through the DOGE, including mass layoffs and termination of federal contracts. These actions have led to strong criticism, protests – including against Tesla – and dozens of lawsuits, as well as concerns about attempts to access private government data.
A federal judge recently allowed a complaint filed by 14 American states against Musk and the DOGE to proceed.
This complaint accuses Musk and the DOGE of unconstitutional actions, including unauthorized access to government data systems, cancellation of federal contracts and dismissal of federal employees.
Musk plans to refocus on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, and reduce his political contributions. Despite initial optimism, Musk admitted his frustration with bureaucratic resistance in Washington.
The White House plans to implement some of the reductions recommended by the DOGE through budget cancellations. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that this bill will increase deficits by $3.8 trillion over a decade, while regulators remain skeptical of claims that it will be deficit-neutral.
Sources: AP
Photo credit: Elon Musk page
