Procession in tribute to General Soleimani on January 5, 2020 in Ahvaz in Iran. - Morteza Jaberian / AP / SIPA

It's Monday and it's time for the inevitable, your daily selection of essential information.

Fact of the day: Fires in Australia, an already real ecological disaster

A dehydrated and injured koala was treated on November 2 at the koala hospital in Port Macquarie, Australia, after being rescued from the flames. - SAEED KHAN / AFP

The fires in Australia have already burned eight million hectares. Beyond the impressive images, it is also necessary to ask the question of the short, medium and long term consequences for the Australian ecosystem and for global warming.

Interview of the day: Tensions Iran-United States: "Terrorist organizations make their honey from popular discontent in Iraq"

Procession in tribute to General Soleimani on January 5, 2020 in Ahvaz in Iran. - Morteza Jaberian / AP / SIPA

The announcement Friday of the death of Iranian General Soleimani during US strikes could lead to a further withdrawal of the United States from Iraq, while the country remains fragile and threatened by terrorist groups, including Daesh. Kader Abderrahim, lecturer at Sciences Po, recalls that Iraq is not the only country to watch.

Video of the day: All about the trial of producer Harvey Weinstein which begins this Monday

The trial of Harvey Weinstein opened this Monday in a court in Manhattan, New York. Two women accuse the producer of sexual assault. For these facts, he faces life imprisonment. 20 Minutes takes stock of the issues at stake in this trial.

The fake off of the day: Yes, Rémi Gaillard has distributed the real scanner of a disheveled “yellow vest”

Rihanna, Damso and Sexion d'Assaut are eagerly awaited in 2020. - Joel C Ryan / SADAKA EDMOND / BENHAMOU LAURENT / SIPA

A viral tweet by comedian Rémi Gaillard showing the scanner of a "yellow vests" seriously injured in the head fuels suspicions of manipulation. We explain why they are unfounded here.

Today's selection: Rihanna, Damso, Sexion d'Assaut ... The albums eagerly awaited in 2020

Rihanna, Damso and Sexion d'Assaut are eagerly awaited in 2020. - Joel C Ryan / SADAKA EDMOND / BENHAMOU LAURENT / SIPA

Come-back, surprises, second albums ... Before embarking body and soul in this new year, here is a little musical overview of what we should have in store for the next twelve months.

Society

Site blockages, petitions… Strikes sow discord for partials in certain universities

News

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