Tony Abbott's provocative advice to UK politicians raises eyebrows

Tony Abbott has suggested the UK should put migrants "on a mothership" and send them to France as the country faces what he called "a peaceful invasion". The former Australian prime minister was speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in...

Investors Brace for Prolonged European Volatility Amid France Crisis

France’s political landscape descended into deeper turmoil Monday when Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in office, triggering fresh warnings from global financial advisors that Europe faces an extended period of...

Graduates ready to lead innovation and embrace AI in UAE government roles

Graduates from the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government say it has prepared them for leadership roles of the future. The National attended the graduation ceremony for 75 Emiratis, including senior executives from federal, local government and...

Establishing Democratic Governance In Ethiopia, Armed Vs peaceful Struggle: A Rebuttal to Abel Eshetu,

By Nama Nekemto The notion that a peaceful transfer of power inherently guarantees the establishment of a democratic system is often an oversimplification that fails to account for the intricate foundational elements necessary for genuine...

Gold Tops $4,000 for First Time as Investors Seek Safety Amid Political and Economic Strains

Gold futures surged above $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time Tuesday, extending a yearlong rally driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and rising demand from central banks and investors seeking refuge from...

Cole Palmer wins bid to trademark his nickname and ‘shivering’ celebration after losing to French wine company

COLE Palmer has trademarked his nickname and celebration after a French vineyard forced him to abandon the right to sell his own brand of wine. The Chelsea and England star won exclusive legal rights to the term “Cold Palmer” as well as his...

Egyptian professor and former minister of antiquities tapped to be next Unesco chief

Unesco is set to appoint its first director-general from the Arab world after Khaled el-Enany, an Egyptian academic and former government minister, was nominated by the executive board of the United Nations cultural agency on 6 October. This...

Van Cleef & Arpels Partners with L’ÉCOLE for Roger Caillois Exhibition in Paris

There is another reason for Miami travelers and international visitors to plan a trip to Paris this fall: Stones and Reveries: The Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois, opening November 6, 2025, at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. The exhibition,...

Unstoppable Forces: 10 Military Giants Shaping The New World Order In 2025

New Delhi: Military power continues to define global influence in 2025. Countries with vast armies, modern weapons and strategic reach shape the rules of engagement far beyond their borders. Defense spending, nuclear arsenals, technological...

'A special find': French historian discovers silver bracelet with link to Berks County veteran

It's a unique discovery, not lost in translation, but rooted in connection. "But its meaning isn't held in a one in a half inch by one inch piece of silver," said Jay Ostrich with Berks County Veterans Affairs. How can a "beep" in France lead back...

R360 players banned from international rugby

Major unions including Australia will ban any player signing with rebel competition R360 from Test rugby and the Olympics. The stunning development came overnight as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and...

Athens International Airport Passenger Traffic Surges in Sept.

The Athens International Airport (AIA) posted a rise in international and domestic passenger traffic in September 2025, compared to the same month last year, according to official data. In more detail, the number of passengers transiting the AIA...

US Dollar Extends Gains as French and Japanese Political Risks Deepen

The US dollar has come back bid. It is trading near session highs late in the European morning. The French crisis has not been resolved, and the policy mix advocated by the new head of the LDP and soon-to-be prime minister continues to weigh on...

Qvest expands European leadership team with Klaus Böhm and Jonathan Legal

Qvest, a global consultancy and systems integrator for the media and entertainment industry, has reinforced its European leadership team with the appointment of two new Principals. Klaus Böhm joins as Principal for Strategic Business Development,...

French government collapses again as Macron loses yet another prime minister

None of the options now look appealing for Macron, from his perspective at least. And for France, the road ahead promises more of the political uncertainty that is eroding investor confidence in the European Union’s second-largest economy and is...

Why Is France’s Government in Crisis?

(Paris) – France’s political landscape was shaken once again this week as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu abruptly resigned, just days after assembling a new government. His departure came after unsuccessful talks with conservative and centrist...

France's Macron pressed to end political 'mess'

Macron’s latest PM is out: France’s return to political turmoil

The Bayrou government’s resignation points to a deep political crisis for which there is no quick or simple resolution. France has found itself trapped in a tangle of economic, institutional, and social problems, compounded by growing mistrust...

France’s political collapse is Europe’s problem

Where’s Charles de Gaulle when you need him? Buried, of course, in a humble grave in the cemetery of Colombey les Deux Églises. But it is difficult, at a time of a new epic French crisis, to forget how almost 70 years ago the general turned a...

France faces budget deadlock after PM’s resignation

PARIS – Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, France’s chances of adopting a new budget before year-end are fading fast – raising the prospect of a “special law” to extend the 2025 edition into next year as stopgap....