A mess of Macron's making? France in crisis as latest government falls in 14 hours
Europe • Oct 6, 2025, 6:16 PM
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Emmanuel Macron has lost his third prime minister in the 16 months since he dissolved parliament and lost ensuing snap elections. Sébastien Lecornu has broken a Fifth Republic record by lasting just 27 days as head of government.
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Russia’s ‘false flag’ claims spark fears of pre-war posturing
Europe • 3:55 PM
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In a series of escalating statements, Russia’s foreign intelligence service has accused Western countries of plotting “false flag” operations to discredit Moscow. While the claims lack evidence, analysts warn they may reflect something more serious: an i
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German police to be given power to shoot down drones
Europe • 11:56 AM
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German police will soon have the power to shoot down drones, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced Wednesday, following a wave of suspected Russian surveillance flights over military sites, airports, and key infrastructure.
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Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M.Yaghi share 2025 Nobel chemistry prize
Europe • 9:51 AM
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was on Wednesday awarded to scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi "for the development of metal–organic frameworks", the award-giving body announced.
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Hind Ziane: Solution to France’s political crisis is to call snap elections, build absolute majority
Europe • 12:54 AM
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Is France's political impasse at a dangerous breaking point? The current parliament is fractured, even "shattered", warns political strategist and consultant Hind Ziane. Any prime minister that Macron appoints "will not last long" due to France's politic
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