Four individuals will face trial in Paris next year for online harassment of French First Lady Brigitte Macron. The charges relate to disinformation and malicious comments concerning her gender, sexuality, and age gap with President Emmanuel Macron. This follows a complaint filed by the First Lady in August, and the accused face potential prison sentences if convicted.
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Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, the Vatican said Friday, a day after it noted improvement in his clinical condition for a second straight day. After a difficult weekend in which the Argentine, who has been pope since 2013, suffered a respiratory attack, the Vatican this week noted slight, incremental improvements in his condition.
The Rotherham child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandal, spanning from 1997 to 2013, remains one of the most harrowing examples of systemic failure in safeguarding vulnerable children in the UK. Over this 16-year period, an estimated 1,400 children were victims of sexual exploitation, suffering abuse so appalling it defies comprehension. The subsequent investigations revealed widespread institutional neglect, mismanagement, and societal indifference.
Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen announced a meeting with far-right leader Herbert Kickl to discuss forming a government after Chancellor Karl Nehammer's coalition talks failed. The Freedom Party, which won the autumn national election, may now have a chance to take charge amid political uncertainties.
President Trump downplayed the dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over a $500 billion AI project, attributing Musk's criticism to personal animosity. Despite Musk's skepticism about the project's funding, Trump expressed confidence in the involved companies and their financial capacity.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a freeze on US humanitarian aid, highlighting the financial damage to suppliers and nonprofits. The administration has a five-day deadline to comply, while another ruling maintains a temporary block on the USAID staff cutbacks.
A powerful storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing severe weather threats, including tornadoes, blizzards, and heavy snowfall. Extreme fire risks are present in Texas and New Mexico, while the East Coast faces damaging winds, heavy rain, and power outages. Authorities urge residents to prepare for power disruptions and hazardous travel conditions.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed the ongoing UK-US trade agreement talks. They acknowledged progress and agreed to accelerate discussions. Trump suggested a favorable deal could mitigate upcoming US tariffs. While a formal agreement remains elusive, Starmer remains optimistic.
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