French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as the new prime minister following a no-confidence vote that ousted the previous government. This is Macron's sixth prime minister and fourth this year. Bayrou, the 73-year-old MoDem leader, is tasked with forming a government and bringing stability amidst the political turmoil. He was recently acquitted in a case involving EU funds.
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Spain is implementing new regulations to combat the negative effects of mass tourism, including overcrowding and strained resources. Tourist taxes are increasing in the Balearic Islands and Barcelona, while restrictions are being placed on damaged currency. Gran Canaria beaches now have bans on smoking and other activities, and Palma limits walking tour group sizes.
Canadian hockey fans at the Ottawa Senators game booed the U.S. national anthem as a reaction to President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports. Despite the hostility, the singer continued performing, and fans expressed patriotism during the Canadian anthem. Tensions over trade policies influenced their unusual behavior.
China said Monday that exports soared 12.4 percent year-on-year last month, beating expectations as Beijing navigated mounting trade headwinds sparked by US President Donald Trump. "The strong export data reflect frontloading of trade before the US tariffs were announced," Zhiwei Zhang, President and Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management said in a note.
President Trump expressed optimism about securing a "fair deal" with China on trade, hinting at potential tariff reductions pending discussions. However, China refuted claims of ongoing trade talks or agreements with the US regarding tariffs.
Madonna criticized President Donald Trump for calling himself a 'king', highlighting her view that the country was founded to escape monarchical rule. Social media users and Republicans responded by pointing out her own self-referential 'queen' title and suggesting she should move to Canada or Mexico if unhappy with the election outcome.
President Trump directed Elon Musk to scrutinize spending in the US Department of Defense and Education as part of a federal government efficiency initiative. Musk's team is investigating various departments to identify waste, fraud, and abuse. Trump praised Musk's efforts so far and indicated ongoing evaluations.
Vivek Ramaswamy's former classmate. Pablo Torre who often criticizes Ramaswamy told on MSNBC today that Vivek Ramaswamy became a persona non grata in the Trumpworld. It's ironic that Ramaswamy became the first casualty of the department meant to be downsizing, Torre said adding that all of it was because of his rant against American culture which Ramaswamy deeply resents.
​"Obviously what's happening in Los Angeles is very serious but I jokingly refer that don't forget about all of the victims here. Meghan has had her Netflix show and she had all the PR thing ready, she was expecting that the should would come in a couple of days but now it has been pushed off again. So can we think about all the victims of the Los Angeles Fires please," Sky News host Paul Murray said.
Finland has been named the world's happiest country for the eighth consecutive year, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report. Nordic countries dominate the top positions, with Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden following closely. Meanwhile, the United States slipped to its lowest ranking at No. 24, amidst growing concerns over declining happiness in parts of Europe and North America.
Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying aid deliveries to Gaza, impacting the truce and hostage exchange deal, which Israel denied as "fake news." The deal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, hinges on the release of hostages and prisoners, with aid trucks entering Gaza. Amid the ongoing war and destruction, displaced Palestinians, including over 376,000 returning to northern Gaza, face severe challenges. US President Trump claims credit for the agreement, with Netanyahu invited to the... Expand