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Time of India
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Russia Claims Attack On Foreign Fighters In Ukraine; Base Hosting Mercenaries Bombed, Says Moscow
Moroccan man lights cigarette from Paris' Eternal Flame, faces suspended sentence and deportation. A 47-year-old Moroccan man is at the center of national outrage in France after a viral video showed him using the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe to light a cigarette. The flame, a powerful symbol honoring fallen WWI soldiers since 1923, was disrespected in what many have labeled a shameful act. Condemned by officials as 'unworthy,' the man received a three-month suspended sentence and had his residency permit revoked. He now faces potential deportation, as widespread public backlash frames the act as a serious affront to French history and honor. 2.4K views | 16 hours ago
Time of India
2 days ago
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Moroccan man lights cigarette from Paris' Eternal Flame, faces suspended sentence and deportation.
/ Aug 12, 2025, 10:25PM IST A 47-year-old Moroccan man is at the center of national outrage in France after a viral video showed him using the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe to light a cigarette. The flame, a powerful symbol honoring fallen WWI soldiers since 1923, was disrespected in what many have labeled a shameful act. Condemned by officials as 'unworthy,' the man received a three-month suspended sentence and had his residency permit revoked. He now faces potential deportation, as widespread public backlash frames the act as a serious affront to French history and honor.
Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Outrage as man lights cigarette at Arc de Triomphe war memorial
A Moroccan man is facing deportation from France after sparking national outrage by lighting a cigarette using the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The incident, which took place on Tuesday morning, was caught on camera and quickly circulated across social media platforms. The 47-year-old suspect can be seen climbing over a chain barrier and leaning over the flame to ignite his cigarette – an act widely condemned as deeply disrespectful. The famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Pic: Getty Images The move triggered swift backlash from French officials, with the country's interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, declaring on X: 'This unworthy and deplorable act undermines the memory of those who died for France.' L'homme qui a profané la tombe du Soldat inconnu en allumant une cigarette avec la flamme du souvenir a été interpellé à Paris pour violation de sépulture, tombeau, urne ou monument édifié à la mémoire des morts. Il a été placé en garde à vue et a reconnu les faits. À la suite du… — Bruno Retailleau (@BrunoRetailleau) August 5, 2025 Patricia Miralles, Minister for War Veterans, also condemned the act in the strongest terms: 'What happened is not a mere misstep, but a desecration. 'France will never tolerate the tarnishing of the memory of those who died for her. Never.' Arc de Triomphe war memorial. Pic: Getty According to Le Figaro, the man is a homeless Moroccan national whose residence permit will now be revoked. Initially denying responsibility, he later admitted to being the man seen in the viral footage. Police have charged him with 'violating a burial site, tomb, cinerary urn, or monument erected in memory of the dead' – an offence in France that carries a potential sentence of up to one year in prison and a €15,000 fine. Local media reports reveal that the man is well known to police, with 21 prior entries in France's criminal record processing file, including offences such as car theft, vandalism, violence, and public insults motivated by race.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Melania's unexpected praise for Taylor Swift amid Donald Trump's sharp criticism of American singer
US First Lady Melania Trump visited patients at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., Thursday, decorating rocks and asking kids about their favorite hobbies. She took part in craft activities with the children and met privately with heart and kidney patients and their families, according to the White House. During the visit, the first lady gave the patients gift bags containing blankets and teddy bears. The first lady's visit to the children's hospital came ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Melania Trump joined child patients at a Washington, DC, hospital for an arts and crafts hour, bringing teddy bears and other gifts while chatting with the kids about their favorite musical artists and what to expect for Friday's Independence Day festivities. 'It's a very special day,' the first lady said. 'So we will have a big party at the White House … when you feel better, maybe next year, you come over and we'll celebrate together.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo ALSO READ: 'Isn't it terrible?': Trump's secret nickname for Melania revealed and it's not what you think Melania praises Taylor Swift One child shared that American pop-star and singer Taylor Swift - with whom the President shares one-sided feud'- was the best singer. To this, Melania Trump responded diplomatically that the 'Bad Blood' hitmaker was 'very talented.' Live Events In Mid-may, Trump had posted about Taylor Swift, who endorsed the then Vice-President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election campaign, on his way home from a trip to the Middle East: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' 'I actually really like Sabrina Carpenter,' another girl coloring at the craft table added. 'She's great too,' the first lady said before walking with the children out to the garden to present the hospital with a new yellow tea rose, called the 'Eternal Flame.' ALSO READ: 'Free America': Trump to face nationwide revolt on July 4. Check full list of US cities holding protests Trump's feud with Taylor Swift Trump seemed to believe that Taylor Swift might have endorsed his presidency claiming during his 2024 campaign that he's 'made her so much money' and thinking that because she once made country music, she'd have to vote Republican. But Taylor endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz in their run for president and VP in the 2024 election following Trump's failed debate against Harris. 'I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,' Swift wrote in her endorsement. Over the years, she has criticized Trump over his handling of Black Lives Matter protests, his attempt to dismantle the U.S. Postal Service, and most recently, his reposts of artificial intelligence-generated images of Swift endorsing him for president, according to Rolling Stone. ALSO READ: Deadly River North shooting took place after album release party in Chicago, leaves 4 dead Trump called into Fox News the morning after Swift's endorsement and said he was 'not a Taylor Swift fan.' In fact, he said he 'actually likes Mrs. Mahomes much better". 'I was not a Taylor Swift fan,' Trump said. 'It was just a question of time. You couldn't possibly endorse Biden. But she's a very liberal person, she seems to always endorse a Democrat — and she'll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.' In an out-of-nowhere on Truth Social post, Trump declared in all caps 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!". Trump's post came five days after Swift endorsed Harris. At the tail end of his first official international trip of his second term, Trump felt the need to take a jab at Swift: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?''
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Melania Trump talks Taylor Swift, July 4 plans with sick kids at DC hospital
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump joined child patients at a Washington, DC, hospital Wednesday for an arts and crafts hour, bringing teddy bears and other gifts while chatting with the kids about their favorite musical artists and what to expect for Friday's Independence Day festivities. 'Everybody gets a teddy bear — and more stuff, too,' the first lady said in greeting 10 inpatients and outpatients at Children's National Hospital. 'You know what we're celebrating tomorrow?' 'Independence Day!' one eager child shouted back. Advertisement Mrs. Trump's trip came as House Republicans neared passage of President Trump's marquee tax-and-spending bill, sending it to the president's desk. A full-fledged signing ceremony could take place on the federal holiday, along with a military flyover including F-22s, F-35s and B-2 bombers — the same jets that decimated three Iranian nuclear sites just last month. 4 'It's a very special day,' first lady Melania Trump told the kids. 'So we will have a big party at the White House … when you feel better, maybe next year, you come over and we'll celebrate together.' Josh Christenson / New York Post Advertisement 'It's a very special day,' the first lady said. 'So we will have a big party at the White House … when you feel better, maybe next year, you come over and we'll celebrate together.' Melania quizzed the kids about their favorite foods, sports and musical as they decorated rocks before placing American flags in planters in the Bunny Mellon Healing Garden, dedicated during President Trump's first term in 2017. One child shared that Taylor Swift — whom the president deemed 'no longer 'HOT'' in May — was the best singer, to which the first lady responded diplomatically that the 'Bad Blood' hitmaker was 'very talented.' 4 One child shared that Taylor Swift — whom the president deemed 'no longer 'HOT'' in May — was the best singer, to which Melania responded diplomatically that the 'Bad Blood' hitmaker was 'very talented.' Josh Christenson / New York Post Advertisement Trump in mid-May had posted about the pop star, who endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris over him in the 2024 election, on his way home from a trip to the Middle East: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' 'I actually really like Sabrina Carpenter,' another girl coloring at the craft table added. 'She's great too,' the first lady said before walking with the children out to the garden to present the hospital with a new yellow tea rose, called the 'Eternal Flame.' 4 The first lady gifted the hospital a new yellow tea rose, called the 'Eternal Flame,' with a strong citrus scent. Josh Christenson / New York Post Advertisement Asked by a child whether she liked to golf, Melania said she doesn't play, though her husband is often seen out on the links during weekends at his West Palm Beach, Fla., club or Bedminster, NJ, resort. Hospital president and CEO Michelle Riley-Brown the first lady and the youngsters outdoors to place Fourth of July-themed wind propellers and patriotic bows in the planting beds. 'It's beautiful here,' Melania Trump said. Later, the first lady visited a three-month-old patient and his family in the Transplant Unit as well as several patients with heart and kidney ailments. 4 The hospital's president and CEO Michelle Riley-Brown joined the group of youngsters with Melania outdoors to place Fourth of July wind propellers and patriotic bows in the planting beds. Josh Christenson / New York Post Melania Trump is the eighth first lady to preside over the garden after Jill Biden, Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Bush, Nancy Reagan, and Rosalynn Carter. Photos of each adorn the wall inside — including one of Jill Biden and the bold toddler who stole the show by playing catch with then-President Joe Biden on a pre-Christmas visit to Children's National in December 2024.
