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Political Storm Clouds Macron's Notre Dame Glory

French President Emmanuel Macron can boast that his five-year restoration target has been met, dispelling the doubts of many who argued that the goal was wildly ambitious
When he attends the re-opening ceremony of Notre Dame on Saturday, Macron can boast that this target has been met, dispelling the doubts of many who argued that the half decade goal was wildly ambitious.
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The New York Times reported that the words 'delay' and 'deny' were written on shell casings found at the scene

New York Police Hunt Brazen Manhattan Gunman

New York police released a new security camera picture Thursday of the man believed to have shot a top health insurance executive at close range in a brazen daylight murder outside a Manhattan hotel.
Michel Barnier became the shortest-serving prime minister of France's Fifth Republic

French PM Meets Macron To Resign After No-confidence Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Thursday was meeting Emmanuel Macron to submit his resignation after losing a vote of no confidence in parliament, with the president urgently seeking ways to halt growing political and financial chaos.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te (second from right) called on like-minded governments to 'safeguard democracy' during a visit to the US territory Guam

Taiwan's Lai Has Call With US House Speaker Johnson

President Lai Ching-te spoke Thursday to Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson, the Taiwanese leader's office said as he visited the American territory Guam during a Pacific tour that has angered China.
US fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman (EV1) peeks out to space from a hatch structure called "Skywalker," during the first private spacewalk performed by the crew of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission

Trump Names Billionaire Private Astronaut As Next NASA Chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA. The nod could spark questions about potential conflicts of interest, given Isaacman's extensive financial ties to Elon Musk, who is set to co-chair a government efficiency commission and is one of Trump's closest advisors.
Tom Fletcher presented the UN's 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview in Geneva

'World On Fire': UN Seeks $47 Bn For Aid In 2025

The UN on Wednesday appealed for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year in a world ravaged by surging conflicts and the climate crisis, but warned many in need would not be reached.
Volodymyr Zelensky, right, wants security guarantees from NATO, headed by Mark Rutte, left, but is under 'no illusions' regarding membership

Ukraine Pushes NATO For Invite As Trump Looms

Ukraine insisted Tuesday that NATO membership was the only "real guarantee" for its security as foreign ministers from the alliance looked set to rebuff Kyiv's push for an invite ahead of Donald Trump's return to the US presidency.
Michel Barnier's government could be toppled over opposition to his budget-tightening plan

France Risks Fresh Political Crisis In No-confidence Vote

France on Tuesday braced for new political turmoil as opposition lawmakers prepared to back a no-confidence motion this week that risks toppling the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier after just three months in office.

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