In a sudden turn of events Michel Barnier became Frances shortest-serving prime minister after parliament voted him out this week. Emmanuel Macron met with top-level politicians to find new PM (while Notre-Dameʼs re-opening is just days away); the president blamed his rivals calling them “anti-Republican front“
The no-confidence vote got 331 supporters which was way-above needed 288: this happened cause of failed budget deal with $63-billion worth of tax-raises and spending-cuts. The French system doesnt allow US-style shutdowns but analysts think debt might reach 7% GDP next year
Yaël Braun-Pivet who leads National Assembly said: “we need quick action and someone who can talk to everyone.“ Last time it took like 6 months to pick PM after summer elections; now Macron says hell name someone in few days
In South-Korea Yoon Suk-yeol faces big trouble after declaring martial-law this week. Police started checking if he tried to make insurrection while 6 parties want to impeach him. His staff left jobs including defense minister and latest polls show 73% people support removing him
A strong 7.0 earth-quake hit north California making tsunami warnings for millions of people. Its biggest shake in about 30 years - back then two big quakes killed over 100 people but this time no one got hurt
Syrian rebels took over Hama city which sits between Damascus and Aleppo. HTS group says they freed many people from prison; now they want to move south to Homs which could split country in half
Israel committed and is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza
In Rome Airbnb plans to make gladiator-training at Colosseum next spring; some officials dont like turning ancient place into entertainment spot