France: PM Barnier's Government Collapses in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has collapsed after 331 out of 574 lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion — its first successful use since 1962. Pres. Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday evening (local time).
Politics
France: PM Barnier's Government Collapses in No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government has collapsed after 331 out of 574 lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion — its first successful use since 1962. Pres. Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday evening (local time).
Science & technology
Zuckerberg Seeks Role in Trump Administration
Coming on the heels of a meeting last week at Mar-a-Lago between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and US Pres.-elect Donald Trump, Meta's head of global affairs, Nick Clegg, confirmed on Monday that Zuckerberg wants to play an active role in shaping tech policies in the upcoming administration.
Environment & Energy
Uganda Landslides: At Least 15 People Dead, Over 100 Missing
Landslides in eastern Uganda have so far killed 15 people, injured as many, and left more than 100 missing across eight villages, police said on Thursday.
Health
UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in NYC
Brian Thompson, 50, the CEO of US health insurance firm UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel Wednesday at around 6:45 am while arriving for an investor conference. Authorities suspect it was a targeted attack.
Money
Qatar Pledges £1B for UK Climate Tech in State Visit Deal
Qatar has committed to investing £1B (US$1.3B) in climate technology initiatives during Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's two-day state visit to the UK.
Crime & justice
UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in NYC
Brian Thompson, 50, the CEO of US health insurance firm UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel Wednesday at around 6:45 am while arriving for an investor conference. Authorities suspect it was a targeted attack.
Culture
Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Restored 5 Years After Fire
On Friday, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron conducted a tour of the newly renovated Notre-Dame Cathedral, officially set to reopen on Dec. 7, five years after a massive fire gutted the Gothic masterpiece.
Sports
Guinea: Dozens Killed in Clashes at Soccer Match
A soccer match between teams from Labe and Nzerekore in Guinea's second-largest city erupted into violence on Sunday, resulting in an initial death toll of 56.
