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    Flood in France

    Two people were found dead after a massive flooding that hit southeastern France on Friday, causing major damage in the region. Rainfall continued in the region today, but was less intense. Floods were expected to subside during the day.

    Netanyahu

    The Israeli Prosecutor General's Office has indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery and fraud. The charges concern the Israeli prime minister's alleged acceptance of property benefits from the telecommunications tycoon Shau Elowicz. Netanyahu answered by claiming that police and prosecutors were engaged in a conspiracy to remove him from power and that he does not intend to resign.

    Congress

    The Sixth Congress of the ‘Gazeta Polska Clubs’ from the United States and Canada has begun in Orchard Lake, Michigan, with the participation of the president of the Gazeta Polska clubs, Ryszard Kapuściński and the editor-in-chief of the Gazeta Polska newspaper, Tomasz Sakiewicz.

    Merkel in Auschwitz

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel is planning to visit Auschwitz, the former Nazi death camp, for the first time in her 14 years in office. The Munich daily newspaper, Sueddeutsche Zeitung, reported on Thursday that Merkel has accepted an invitation to attend the 10th anniversary of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation to be held on 6th December. Merkel’s office confirmed that a visit is planned but declined to specify the precise date as her appointments are generally announced only a week in advance.

    Testimony of the ambassador

    The hearings before the United States Congress intelligence committee regarding the impeachment procedure against US President Donald Trump, initiated by the Democratic Party, are continuing. Yesterday, the US ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, testified in front of the committee. However, as before, his testimony did not provide the Democrats with clear evidence that President Trump had abused his power in relation to his dealings with Ukraine.

    The son of the former German president is dead

    Fritz von Weizsäcker, son of the former president of Germany Richard von Weizsäcker, was murdered in Berlin . He died after being attacked by a man wielding a knife during a lecture in a hospital.

    Pope Francis visits Thailand

    Pope Francis arrived in Thailand today, thus beginning his apostolic trip to Asia. During the Pope’s 32nd pilgrimage, he will also visit Japan. The Supreme Pontiff’s journey to the east is part of his pilgrimage to countries with small Christian minorities.

    Parliament on excise duties

    Today the Sejm is to vote on the legislation on financing thirteenth pensions from the Solidarity Fund, currently functioning as the Solidarity Fund for Supporting People with Disabilities. MEPs are also to adopt a bill increasing excise duties on alcohol and tobacco products by 10 percent from January 1, 2020. Although the opposition claims that both projects are implemented in order to finance election promises from state funds, the government says that not even a zloty earmarked for people with disabilities from the budget will be used for any other purpose.

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