French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout with ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home outside Paris, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Siad’s body was discovered on Monday evening. An autopsy will be carried…
Mamdani backs off on pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the city, now says he does not have the «authority» to do so. In a video posted on social media, Mamdani instead called on US officials to act on the…
Drug gang threats force French police to put southern mayor under protection
The southern town of Alès was thrust at the forefront of France’s drug wars this week when it emerged its mayor had been taken from his home at night and placed in police custody – for his own safety. Christophe Rivenq, a member of the conservative Les…
Russians in Angola handed down jail terms for spying and terrorism
Two Angolans, sports journalist Amor Carlos Tomé and political activist Francisco Oliveira, were also on trial on similar charges for their alleged part in the Russian-linked influence operation, which they both denied. Tomé received a two-year suspended…
‘Unprecedented’: France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave last month, health authorities said on Wednesday, describing the excess mortality among people aged 15 and older as «unprecedented». It was the highest excess mortality rate…
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a deal that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, according to US media reports. An announcement is expected from US President Donald Trump’s administration on…
D. Rykner says the Louvre needs to be ‘refurbished’, Macron’s big project is ‘useless and expensive’
Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Didier Rykner, Art Historian, Investigative Journalist and Founder / Editor in Chief of La Tribune de l’Art. Offering a forceful critique of the Louvre’s priorities, Rykner argues that the museum’s…
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack Pickaxe Mountain
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities. US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes were «designed to continue degrading Iran’s…
Tour de France: Evenepoel wins time trial to strengthen second overall – Sports
Remco Evenepoel won the individual time trial on Stage 16 of the Tour de France, 2 days after his victory at Plateau de Solaison. The three-time world time trial champion finished 28 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogacar and 1’04» clear of Mattias…
Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found. Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in Wilson’s film The Deb, sued the Bridesmaids and Pitch Perfect actress for allegedly harming her…