This Wildly Underrated French Island Has Darling Coastal Villages, Pristine Beaches, And Fresh Seafood

This Wildly Underrated French Island Has Darling Coastal Villages, Pristine Beaches, And Fresh Seafood

When you picture traveling to France, islands probably don’t come to mind. But there are several scenic islands located off of France’s western coast, including the rocky island of Mont St. Michele and Île de Ré, known for seafood and surfing. One of the most picturesque islands is the appropriately named Belle-Île-en-Mer, which translates to…

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EU Parliament expands powers to suspend visa-free travel

EU Parliament expands powers to suspend visa-free travel

The European Parliament on Tuesday approved reforms making it easier for the European Union to reinstate visa requirements for citizens of non-EU countries who are currently exempt from short-term visas. The changes expand the list of possible reasons to suspend visa-free travel, including breaches of the United Nations Charter, disregard for international court rulings, failure…

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Kyrie Irving, Ms. Rachel, and Boots Riley Criticize Van Jones Over ‘Dead Gaza Baby’ Comment

Kyrie Irving, Ms. Rachel, and Boots Riley Criticize Van Jones Over ‘Dead Gaza Baby’ Comment

Kyrie Irving and others have joined the criticism of Van Jones after he suggested on Real Time with Bill Maher that Iran and Qatar are running “a disinformation campaign” that pushes “dead Gaza babies” onto people’s social media feeds. The CNN contributor, who previously criticized Irving for promoting a movie widely condemned as antisemitic, accused…

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Oversight body says South Sudan rivals have recruited fighters, raising war fears

Oversight body says South Sudan rivals have recruited fighters, raising war fears

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — An international ceasefire monitor says parties to South Sudan ‘s faltering peace agreement have recruited new fighters and abducted children to participate in a conflict that observers have warned could widen again into civil war. Tuesday’s statement in the capital, Juba, said South Sudan’s military in June opened a recruitment…

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France’s political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks?

France’s political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks?

France’s political crisis is fuelling concern among economists who caution that sustained institutional paralysis could undermine growth and complicate efforts to stabilise public finances. The sudden resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, less than a month into the role, has left the government without a working majority at a time of rising fiscal pressure. With…

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Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests

Army general named as Madagascar PM to quell Gen Z protests

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina has appointed an army general as the new prime minister in a bid to end youth-led protests against his rule. He said the nation needed a premier “capable of restoring order and the people’s trust” before naming Gen Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo to the post. Coming days after the president expressed…

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NBA YoungBoy Stands Alone

NBA YoungBoy Stands Alone

Few musical events in recent memory have promised more mayhem than this one: the first major headlining tour by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, a rapper of uncommon power and dexterity who is known to the disproportionately young and rowdy fans who love him as NBA YoungBoy. The tour began last month, with a pair of…

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