PARIS — France’s far-right National Rally says a new report on Russian interference in French democracy is part of a “cabal” against the movement, after a Washington Post investigation revealed Moscow’s efforts to promote “political discord” in France and undermine support for Ukraine through “political figures and social media accounts.” “Let’s be serious, this is … Read more
Financial news channel Cheddar News reportedly laid off several staffers Tuesday — just days after the network targeting millennials was sold by cable company Altice USA. “We would like to have given you more notice of this action, but the decision was necessitated by unforeseen internal and external factors that required rapid adjustments in our … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — The storm sparked by Emmanuel Macron’s defense of film star Gérard Depardieu shows no sign of abating as the showbiz world tears itself apart over accusations targeting one of France’s best-known actors. The French film star is at the center of a … Read more
Turkish authorities have arrested 33 people suspected of carrying out “international espionage” for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said Tuesday. Police carried out a large operation across eight provinces near Istanbul, as part of an investigation by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT). Yerlikaya said Israeli intelligence was attempting … Read more
In a move set to invigorate the creative industries, the UK government has announced plans to enhance tax relief for film, TV and video-game producers. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to bolster the nation’s cultural and creative sectors, recognizing their economic and cultural significance. The aim is to provide a more … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Tatyana Margolin is co-founder of STROIKA, with a mission to reverse the tide of rising authoritarianism by building, resourcing and connecting resistance movements around the globe. One can reliably gauge the latest geopolitical upheaval by who is sleeping on the red pullout couch in … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Is 2024 the year when democracy hits a tipping point and slides toward autocracy? It may seem like an odd question to ask at a time when countries representing nearly half the world’s population, or an estimated 3.8 billion people, are sending their voters … Read more
Israel will allow ships from several European countries to deliver aid directly to war-torn Gaza, the country’s top diplomat said Sunday, as the Israeli military ramped up large-scale air attacks across central Gaza. Ships from countries including France, Greece, the Netherlands and the U.K. can “immediately” start shipping aid packages via a proposed sea corridor … Read more
The Turkish Super Cup football final to be played in Saudi Arabia on Friday was canceled after a dispute with Saudi authorities over the players’ shirts, according to media reports. The match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe was scheduled for Friday evening in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, but it had to be postponed over what the clubs described as “some … Read more
China picked former navy chief Dong Jun as its new defense minister on Friday, roughly four months after the last occupant of the post disappeared. Chinese state media reported the move Friday, citing a decision from the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress. Dong Jun, who moves from heading up the People’s Liberation Army … Read more
