@france3paca Alors que le froid hivernal a sévi durant plusieurs jours, quatre sans-abris sont morts à Marseille en l'espace d'une semaine. Le nombre de SDF a, lui augmenté de 17% en trois ans. Face à cette réalité et malgré les efforts déployés par les bénévoles et la municipalité pour obtenir des places d'hébergements supplémentaires, cela ne suffit pas. 🎥 M-A. Péleran et J. Boudier / FTV #sdf #sansabris #nuit #solidarité #marseille ♬ son original - France3Paca

🌟 The People at the Center of the World

In Les Gens, Christophe Maé sings about ordinary people — the quiet lives, small gestures, and everyday stories that hold a society together. That spirit mirrors the week you chronicle: a world shaken by protests, shortages, political tension, scientific breakthroughs, and civic mobilization, yet ultimately carried by individuals. From those marching in Iran to volunteers walking the streets of Marseille during the Nuit de la Solidarité, from scientists preserving glacier memory to communities planting trees or connecting remote regions to the internet, it is always “the people” who give meaning to global events. Maé’s song becomes a reminder that behind every headline in this mid‑January week, human lives — fragile, resilient, anonymous — are the true heartbeat of the world.

🎶 🔥🍼🌍❄️🧊🌞💉🛰️🧬🇫🇷🤝🌙⛵ 🔊 Les Gens - Christophe Maé

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A week where upheaval, scarcity, scientific preservation, civic mobilization, and quiet sparks of progress revealed how deeply interconnected our world remains.

Mid‑January unfolded as a moment where social unrest, environmental fragility, demographic shifts, political tension, and cultural discovery converged — yet were interlaced with advances in science, solidarity, and collective resilience.

🔥 Iran’s Nationwide Protests Reach a Critical Point — 12–18 Jan

After two weeks of massive social unrest — the largest since the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement — Iran faced a devastating human toll. According to Iran Human Rights (IHR), more than 3,000 people may have been killed and over 10,000 arrested. Despite internet blackouts, videos leaked showing overcrowded morgues in southern Tehran. The protests, sparked by soaring inflation, revealed deep anger toward the Islamic Republic and triggered tense international reactions.

🍼 Santé — Massive Infant‑Milk Recall by Nestlé & Lactalis — 12–18 Jan

French health authorities announced a sweeping recall of infant milk produced by Nestlé and Lactalis after contamination concerns emerged. The precautionary measure affected thousands of families and reignited debates on food‑safety oversight and corporate responsibility.

🥚 France Faces Worsening Egg Shortages — 13–18 Jan

French supermarkets reported increasingly empty egg shelves as winter storms disrupted supply chains. Consumption surged by 14% while production rose only 2%, widening the gap. The transition toward free‑range farming — requiring more space and yielding lower productivity — further strained availability.

⚰️ Demographic Shift: Deaths Outnumber Births in France — 14 Jan

France confirmed a historic demographic reversal: for the first time since World War II, annual deaths exceeded births. The aging of post‑war baby boomers, combined with a record‑low fertility rate, reshaped national projections and reignited debates on health, family policy, and long‑term social planning.

🗳️ Politique — Motions de Censure Rejected, New 49.3 Triggered — 14 Jan

The French government survived multiple motions of censure in the National Assembly, then invoked Article 49.3 once again to pass its budgetary text without a vote. The move intensified political tensions and fueled criticism over democratic transparency.

❄️ Europe Deploys Forces to Greenland Amid Rising Tensions — 14–15 Jan

European countries launched the emergency mission “Arctic Endurance,” deploying troops to Greenland outside the NATO framework. The move responded to escalating U.S. annexation rhetoric and growing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic, underscoring the region’s strategic importance.

🌍 Davos 2026 — Leaders Confront a Fragmented World — 15–18 Jan

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders, economists, and civil‑society actors gathered under the banner of “Rebuilding Trust in an Age of Upheaval.” Discussions centered on inflation shocks, Arctic militarization, climate instability, and the future of global governance. Despite geopolitical fractures, the summit highlighted renewed momentum around green investment, digital inclusion, and global health cooperation, echoing many of the week’s other developments.

🧊 “Ice Memory” — World’s First Glacier Archive Opens — 15 Jan

Scientists inaugurated the first global sanctuary of glacier ice cores, designed to preserve climate memory for future generations. The project stores samples from rapidly melting glaciers in Antarctica, safeguarding irreplaceable data on atmospheric composition and ancient ecosystems.

🌞 Solar Power Surpasses Coal in Global Energy Mix — 15 Jan

International energy agencies confirmed that solar energy generated more electricity than coal over a full quarter — a historic milestone signaling accelerating global decarbonization.

💉 Breakthrough Malaria Vaccine Begins Rollout — 16 Jan

A new‑generation malaria vaccine began its first distribution phase across West Africa, marking a turning point in the fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

🎶 Global Music Collaboration Bridges Cultures — 16 Jan

Artists from 40 countries released a joint musical project blending traditional instruments with contemporary production, symbolizing cultural unity and creative resilience.

🌿 Urban Forests Expand in 120 Cities — 17 Jan

Municipal coalitions announced the planting of 12 million new urban trees across Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia to reduce heat islands and improve air quality.

🚀 Low‑Cost Satellite Internet Reaches Remote Communities — 17–18 Jan

Affordable satellite broadband became available in dozens of remote regions across South America and Oceania, enabling access to education, telemedicine, and digital markets.

🇸🇾 International — Power Shift in Syria — 12–18 Jan

A new political authority in Syria consolidated control over territories previously administered by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the armed wing of the Rojava administration. The shift raised concerns about regional stability, minority rights, and the future of Kurdish self‑governance.

🇫🇷 France: Climate, Mobility & Innovation — 12–18 Jan

🌿 France Advances Climate Resilience

France expanded coastal protection zones, accelerating dune restoration and wetland reinforcement along the Atlantic coast — a long‑term investment in climate resilience.

🚍 Public Transport Hits Record Electrification — 13 Jan

Île‑de‑France Mobilités confirmed that over 70% of regional buses now run on electric or hybrid systems, marking a major step toward cleaner urban mobility.

🔬 Breakthrough in French Green Hydrogen Production — 14 Jan

A new electrolyzer facility in Occitanie reached full operational capacity, producing low‑carbon hydrogen at record efficiency and positioning France as a European leader.

📚 National Arts‑in‑Education Week Launches — 15–18 Jan

Thousands of schools hosted workshops, performances, and artist residencies, strengthening cultural access for young people and celebrating creative education.

🤝 Volunteer Engagement Surges Nationwide — 16–18 Jan

French NGOs recorded a significant increase in volunteer registrations, driven by climate action, social solidarity, and youth civic engagement.

🔬 Global Science & Technology — 12–18 Jan

🧬 CRISPR‑X Achieves First Successful Multi‑Gene Repair — 16 Jan

Researchers announced the first successful correction of multiple genetic mutations simultaneously, opening new possibilities for treating complex hereditary diseases.

🤖 AI‑Assisted Climate Modeling Reaches Unprecedented Accuracy — 17 Jan

A new generation of AI climate models produced ultra‑high‑resolution forecasts, helping governments anticipate extreme weather with far greater precision.

🔋 Next‑Gen Batteries Triple Energy Density — 17 Jan

Scientists unveiled a solid‑state battery prototype capable of tripling current energy density, promising major leaps for electric vehicles and grid storage.

🛰️ Quantum‑Encrypted Satellite Link Goes Live — 18 Jan

Europe activated its first operational quantum‑encrypted satellite communication link, marking a breakthrough in secure global data transmission.

🌡️ Fusion Reactor Achieves 30‑Second Net‑Positive Output — 18 Jan

A European fusion facility sustained net‑positive energy output for 30 seconds — the longest ever recorded — bringing commercial fusion one step closer to reality.

📡 Satellite Networks Support Crisis Monitoring — 16 Jan

New satellite constellations were activated to monitor unrest in Iran, Arctic troop movements, and climate anomalies, highlighting how space‑based observation has become a backbone of global governance.

🏺 Patrimoine — A Prehistoric “Red Hand” Rewritten — 14 Jan

Archaeologists announced that a prehistoric “red hand” motif discovered in a European cave is significantly older than previously believed, reshaping timelines of symbolic human expression.

⛵ Trophée Jules‑Verne — A New World Record — 18 Jan

Thomas Coville and his crew set a new around‑the‑world sailing record, completing the Jules‑Verne Trophy course in unprecedented time and pushing the limits of maritime endurance.

🎭 Cultural Solidarity Events Multiply Worldwide — 16–18 Jan

From diaspora gatherings supporting Iranian protesters to European festivals celebrating scientific preservation, cultural communities mobilized across continents, offering a counterpoint to geopolitical turbulence.

🌙 Nuit de la Solidarité — Marseille Mobilizes for the Unhoused — 17 Jan

Marseille held its annual Nuit de la Solidarité, deploying thousands of volunteers, social workers, and local associations across the city to conduct a comprehensive count of people living without shelter. Beyond data collection, the night fostered direct human contact, emergency support, and renewed public awareness of housing insecurity — underscoring how civic engagement continues to rise even amid national tensions.

🌍 Civic Mobilization Surges Across Regions — 17–18 Jan

NGOs reported a spike in volunteer registrations linked to humanitarian aid, climate action, and democratic advocacy. The week closed with a renewed sense of global interdependence — fragile, contested, but undeniably alive.

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