French government falls: What's next for Macron after sudden PM exit?
French PM **Michel Barnier** steps down after parliament rejects his budget plans. President Macron now faces tough choices in selecting new leadership while markets watch closely
South Korean president's power move backfires as party leader turns against him
South Korea faces political crisis after Presidentʼs brief martial law declaration this week. Ruling party leader joins opposition calls for presidents removal while military reveals internal resistance to the decree
Michigan plans new health data protection law before political shift
Michigan lawmakers work on digital health privacy bill focused on reproductive data tracking. The initiative comes as state prepares for upcoming legislative chamber control change next year
Inside look: Biden's unique plan to use presidential powers before White House exit
White House legal team explores unprecedented use of presidential pardoning power. Internal discussions focus on protecting officials from potential political targeting after upcoming administration change
Russian LGBTQ+ community deals with strict new reality after court decision
A year after Russiaʼs highest court restricted LGBTQ+ activities‚ community members face growing challenges. Putinʼs government connects these limitations to its broader conflict with Western values
Former PayPal exec gets top crypto job in Trump's next White House team
Trump picked **David Sacks** as his future White House crypto advisor right after bitcoin hit 100k. The ex-PayPal leader will shape new digital-currency rules with a business-friendly approach
World Bank gets massive money boost - see which countries stepped up
World Bank secured $100-billion package to support its poorest member-nations through 2028. Countries worldwide increased their donations despite currency exchange challenges
Night strikes hit Gaza shelter camp as conflict enters 14th month
Israeli forces conducted multiple strikes across Gaza hitting a displacement camp and medical facility. At least 39 Palestinians died in overnight attacks while international concerns grow about civilian safety
Next US president picks surprising candidate for key diplomatic role in Beijing
President-elect makes unexpected choice for top diplomatic post just weeks before taking office. Former senator to handle complex US-China relations while trade-tariff plans loom ahead
White House Christmas tree shines one last time under Biden's watch
At his final White House Christmas tree ceremony‚ Biden shares hopes for nations future. The traditional event took place despite cold weather with VP Harris and second gentleman in attendance
Former president Trump leaves Florida comfort zone for special Fox award ceremony
A rare public appearance awaits as **Donald Trump** prepares to step away from Mar-a-Lago. The former president heads to Long Island for Fox Nations special recognition event
Former tv host with military honors picked for Pentagon role faces scrutiny
About eight years ago Trump administration chose a decorated veteran for Defense Secretary position. The nomination process got complicated due to questions about candidates personal history
French political shake-up leads global news as multiple crises unfold worldwide
A no-confidence vote forces French PM to step down while South Korea faces political turmoil. Meanwhile Syrian rebels gain ground‚ and California deals with earthquake aftermath
Manhattan murder mystery: Internet detectives join hunt for healthcare CEO killer
A day after UnitedHealthcare CEOʼs murder in New York‚ online investigators dive deep into evidence analysis. Social-media users examine footage‚ while police ask public to help identify the suspect
House blocks quick release of ex-congressman ethics report - here's why
US House stopped fast-track release of ethics findings about former rep **Matt Gaetz** after his sudden exit last month. Committee got stuck in partisan divide over publishing results of year-long probe
Breaking news: French government falls as global events shake multiple nations
French PM steps down after parliament vote while South Korea faces political storm. Major earthquake hits California coast as Syrian rebels make unexpected advances in long-running conflict
EU chief flies to South America as massive trade deal hangs in balance
A ground-breaking trade partnership between EU and South American nations moves closer to reality. After two decades of talks‚ the deal faces final hurdles as French opposition grows
Manhattan police seek answers in shocking Midtown executive shooting
A high-ranking insurance company leader was killed near Central Park in what looks like a planned attack. Police released images of possible suspect and ask locals to help with investigation
Diplomat gets kicked out of Paraguay after secret Taiwan-related meetings
A year ago Paraguay expelled a Chinese diplomat who broke visa rules by meeting local politicians about Taiwan relations. The low-level envoy tried to convince lawmakers to drop Taiwan ties for better trade deals
Cyprus shifts military gear: New air defence deal raises eyebrows in Mediterranean
Small Mediterranean island gets new air-defence system from Israel replacing old Russian equipment. Cyprus makes strategic move to upgrade its military while dealing with existing territorial division
Mexico pushes back on Trump's new immigration plan for Caribbean deportations
Mexican president wants direct-to-origin-country deportations as Trump prepares to take office next month. Caribbean nations already refusing to accept third-country migrants in upcoming mass-deportation plan
Global democracy shake-up: France and South Korea face unexpected political mess
Major democratic nations deal with political stand-offs that put their governments in trouble. France sees its cabinet fall while South Koreaʼs president makes a shocking move that backfires badly
House committee keeps quiet about ex-Florida rep investigation results
House Ethics Committee held another closed-door meeting about former congressman investigation. Members discussed but didnt reach agreement on publishing report with serious allegations
Middle East power shift: New conflicts emerge as old players step back
Syrian rebels take control of Aleppo while Israel-Hezbollah reach an unstable peace deal. Regional powers re-align as Russia and Iran focus elsewhere‚ creating space for new local forces
Swedish battery giant's collapse shows how China changed the EV game
Ex-Tesla leaderʼs European battery venture ends in bankruptcy after 8-year run. Chinese dominance in EV market and production issues led to the fall of a company that raised over $15B
Trump picks new Ukraine peace envoy as global events shake diplomatic landscape
Former US president-elect builds his foreign-policy team with Lt Gen Kellogg as special envoy for Ukraine-Russia talks. Meanwhile world events from Syria to South Korea create new challenges for incoming administration
Russian commander faces life term in Finland over decade-old Ukraine crimes
Finnish court starts hearing war-crime case about events from eastern Ukraine that happened 10 years ago. **Yan Petrovsky** faces charges for leading a pro-russian unit that killed and hurt Ukrainian soldiers
McKinsey's African branch pays millions to settle major bribery case
McKinsey Africa agrees to pay $122M for bribing South African state company officials. The deal resolves a US probe into illegal actions at Eskom and Transnet that brought the firm $85M in profits
Trump defense pick meets senators but support remains unclear
Former TV host and military vet **Pete Hegseth** seeks senators approval for Pentagon top job. His non-stop meetings with lawmakers bring mixed reactions while personal matters stay in focus
Biden team considers legal shields for officials as power transfer approaches
White House weighs pre-emptive pardons for key administration figures and Trump critics. The move comes as transition talks heat-up with potential legal challenges from next administration