From France’s Historic ‘Code Noir’ Repeal to “Trump Ocean”: Headlines Making Waves Around the World
From major historical corrections in Europe to viral political commentary in the United States, today’s global updates bring a striking contrast between past history and present-day headlines. Here is a breakdown of the biggest stories making news today.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!1. France Formally Repeals 1685 “Code Noir” Slavery Decree After 341 Years
In a significant legislative move, France has officially repealed the infamous “Code Noir” (Black Code), 341 years after it was first introduced by King Louis XIV in 1685.
What Was the Code Noir?
- Colonial Control: The decree was designed to regulate the lives, religious practices, and discipline of enslaved Black people across French overseas colonies.
- Human Rights Violation: It notoriously classified enslaved individuals as “movable property” (biens meubles), stripping them of fundamental human rights.
Why Now?
Although slavery was officially abolished in France and its colonies in 1848, the original text of the 1685 decree had never been formally removed or repealed from France’s official legal registry. Lawmakers and historians welcomed the unanimous vote as an essential symbolic step toward acknowledging historical injustices.
2. “Rename It Trump Ocean?” Donald Trump Shares Unfiltered Remarks on Google, Nobel Prizes, and World Affairs
In a series of headline-grabbing and colorful remarks, Donald Trump addressed several global topics, media controversies, and geopolitical ideas.
Key Highlights from the Statements:
On Google Maps & Renaming Oceans
Trump shared an anecdote about asking Google CEO Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean:
“I called Google Maps to change the name of the Atlantic Ocean to Trump Ocean. Sundar said, ‘No, no, no… Oceans are different, sir. They cover a lot of countries.’ So we’ll probably pass. Let’s keep it the Atlantic Ocean.”
He also playfully suggested renaming the Pacific Ocean to the “American Ocean.”
On Greenland & Global Diplomacy
Revisiting his past interest in acquiring Greenland, Trump reiterated:
“Don’t forget, I got Greenland. My senators were saying, ‘Please don’t do this.’ I got it, fellas. Okay, it happened.”
On Melania’s Movie & Personal Advice
Commenting on his wife’s documentary film, Trump praised its success and shared a personal note from her:
“Melania said to me, ‘You’re the president of the United States. You’re not supposed to be dancing off the stage to the gay national anthem.'”
On Nobel & Pulitzer Prizes
- Pulitzer Criticism: Trump expressed disappointment regarding media awards, claiming he deserved recognition for his writing and diplomacy: “I settled all these wars, and they gave the Pulitzer Peace Prize to a young lady who nobody ever heard of.”
- María Corina Machado: He added that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado remarked he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize “more than any human being that’s gotten it.”
On Foreign Policy (Iran & Venezuela)
- On Iran: Described Iran as a major global concern while noting, “Iranians are nuts. They don’t play games with me.”
- On Campaign Promises: Clarified his stance on past political speeches: “Half of the things that I’m telling you I did, I never discussed in the campaign. I never said we were going to stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon.”
What Are Your Thoughts?
What do you think about France formally closing this 341-year-old legal chapter? And what are your thoughts on today’s viral political claims? Let us know in the comments section below!
📌 Sources & References:
- French Parliament / Legislative Records via Anadolu Agency (France Code Noir Repeal)
- Public Rally Speeches & Statements via Mediaite & International News Outlets
