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Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial
A dramatic admission by Sara's father left jurors open-mouthed and a courtroom shocked.BBC News - 7h -
Why, in his own words, Hegseth is an unqualified candidate for secretary of Defense
The nomination of Peter Hegseth as secretary of Defense represents a clear and present danger to America's national security.The Hill - 15h -
Macron eyes political truce to calm turmoil in France
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next governmentFinancial Times - 18h -
French rugby players are cleared of sexual assault in Argentina
An Argentine court has dropped aggravated sexual assault charges against two professional French rugby players accused of raping a woman after a match in the country earlier this yearABC News - 1d -
On Issue After Issue, Trump Promises the Moon. No Word on the Rocket.
The president-elect has made some of the most expansive campaign pledges in history. Some supporters fear that his bravado could undermine his ambitions.The New York Times - 1d -
An Entrepreneur Plans to Revive a French Family Watch Brand
Eberjax, which made chronographs, stopped production in 1983. But Christophe Hoppé intends to start it again.The New York Times - 1d -
Merriam-Webster names 'polarization' its 2024 word of the year
Merriam-Webster announced its word of the year is “polarization."NBC News - 2d -
France’s political institutions are creaking
A system designed in the late 1950s is looking increasingly dysfunctionalFinancial Times - 4d -
‘The Interview’: Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word with Trump About His Mother
The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.The New York Times - 4d -
‘Mummy would prefer you not to do that’: how ‘no’ became a dirty word in parenting
The gentle, child-led approach to raising children has become popular with millennials – and one two-letter word has fallen sharply out of fashion. Is this progress, or a recipe for future ...The Guardian - 4d -
Compromise is a dirty word in French politics – but it may be Emmanuel Macron’s only hope | Paul Taylor
The president needs to find a new PM to stabilise France’s standing on the world stage, even if that means turning to the Socialists . Having failed to solve France’s political crisis with a prime ...The Guardian - 5d -
Toulouse lead French charge in Champions Cup
Bath take on La Rochelle in the opening game of the Champions Cup but what else should you look out for in this year's Investec Champions Cup?BBC News - 6d -
Examining the unprecedented political division in France
French President Emmanuel Macron is accusing his political opponents of creating chaos after left and right-wing lawmakers voted to oust his prime minister just three months into the job. Angela ...CBS News - 6d -
French Government's Collapse Lands Macron in a Minefield
The French president faces calls from the furthest ends of the political spectrum to resign. They are likely to grow louder the longer he takes to resolve the political crisis.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Should you be a peer? 150 words to explain why
Political party leaders will have to explain why someone is fit to be a member of the House of Lords.BBC News - 6d -
Michel Barnier resigns as French prime minister
Move comes after government was ousted by MPs in vote of no confidenceFinancial Times - 6d -
Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Deny," "defend" and "depose" were written on shell casings recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday.CBS News - 6d -
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Chappell Roan, semaglutide and Kamala Harris: the most mispronounced words of 2024
Language experts rounded up the year’s winners (losers?) in the US and UK – and provided the correct pronunciations. At the Democratic national convention, Kamala Harris’s nieces explained how to ...The Guardian - 6d -
French lawmakers oust prime minister in no-confidence vote
France's lawmakers voted on a no-confidence motion that forced Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron now faces pressure to select the country's new head of ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
French government collapses in no-confidence vote
Michel Barnier's ousting over a budget bill deepens France's current political crisis.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
French parliament votes to oust Michel Barnier’s government
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budgetFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
French Government Falls, Au Revoir Monsieur Barnier
A vote of no confidence for the French PM.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
French government toppled in no-confidence vote brought by opposition
The French government has been ousted in a vote of no-confidence, plunging the euro zone's second-largest country into deep political and economic uncertainty.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
French government is toppled in no-confidence vote
The French government was toppled Wednesday after far-left and far-right lawmakers joined forces to pass a no-confidence measure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell
Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the most talked-about people this yearABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Stripping Down for a Night at a French Museum
To report on an unclothed visit to an exhibition about social nudism, a Times journalist chose to join the party. Her mother did, too.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
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French government on verge of collapse as PM faces vote
Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
France is on the political brink — again
Toppling Barnier’s government would be a hefty gamble by Le PenFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament
Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right oppositionFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Dollar climbs after Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes
Currency on course for biggest daily rise since November 5 US presidential electionFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Oxford picks "brain rot" as its word of the year
Oxford University Press said the phrase "brain rot" gained "new prominence in 2024," with its frequency of use increasing 230% from the year before.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Keeping the Peace: Talking Politics in the Workplace
A leader’s how-to guide for navigating and managing political conversations in the office.Inc. - Dec. 2 -
'Brain rot' is Oxford University Press' word of the year
Gen Alpha’s hyper-online manner of speaking has officially entered the zeitgeist.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
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Months of political instability loom as French government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.BBC News - Dec. 2
