Feb 02: Allegations of Abuse in Catholic Schools and Economic Challenges for French Brands
About this episode
Explore the serious allegations of historical abuses in Lasallian Catholic schools and the rising death toll from the Crans-Montana fire. We also discuss France's strategic moves in the rare earths industry and the economic challenges facing iconic French brands.
00:00 - France Today
00:38 - Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
01:21 - Crans-Montana Fire Death Toll Rises to 41 as Investigation Unfolds
02:06 - France Builds Strategic Rare Earths Industry in Lacq to Reduce Dependence on China
02:50 - 2025 Marks a Crisis Year for Iconic French Brands with Numerous Bankruptcies and Job Losses
03:37 - France Launches Major Anti-Drug Trafficking Plan Focusing on Ports and Airports
04:16 - Finishing up
• France Builds Strategic Rare Earths Industry in Lacq to Reduce Dependence on China
• Crans-Montana Fire Death Toll Rises to 41 as Investigation Unfolds
• Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
• France Launches Major Anti-Drug Trafficking Plan Focusing on Ports and Airports
• 2025 Marks a Crisis Year for Iconic French Brands with Numerous Bankruptcies and Job Losses
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