France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with nationwide strikes ahead
Leaders of France’s Socialist Party met with new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday, seeking to get big concessions on the budget in talks that could shape the final stretch of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.
New York judge drops terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
A New York judge on Tuesday threw out terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, rejecting the Manhattan district attorney’s theory in a state murder case that the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was “intended to evoke terror.” Jessica Le Masurier has more.
King Charles III greets Trump in Windsor for his second state visit to the UK
President Donald Trump was greeted by royalty, military honor guards and mounted troops in red and gold as he arrived at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for the start of a two-day state visit to Britain as the guest of King Charles III.
Donald Trump in the UK: Protesters beam Epstein images at Windsor Castle
Donald #Trump’s #UK state visit is overshadowed by renewed controversy over his ties to Jeffrey #Epstein, as protests, image projections, and political fallout seem to dominate the trip.
French Socialists press Macron's new government for major budget concessions
Leaders of France’s Socialist Party met with new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday, seeking to get big concessions on the budget in talks that could shape the final stretch of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term. James André has more.