Edouard Philippe leads in Le Havre second-round polling ahead of run-off
An exclusive Cluster 17 poll for POLITICO gives Edouard Philippe a narrow lead in Le Havre, underscoring both momentum and fragility ahead of the run-off
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Missile strikes near Russia Today reporter in southern Lebanon; Stonemaier Games shares March progress
A frontline incident in southern Lebanon left a journalist and camera operator hurt while a publisher released a detailed production timeline and newsletter status
Brantford to require pigeon banding and registration amid nuisance reports
Brantford council backed a permit system to track pigeon keepers after a string of nuisance reports, while staff point to scientific findings that challenge assumptions about birds pooping midflight
Mini cocktails gain momentum in New York, Nashville and beyond
Bars are shrinking pours into tasting-size cocktails to match health trends, rising prices and a desire for variety
How to respond when hearing loss and memory changes go unaddressed
When memory slips and family rules collide, learn clear actions, where to seek help, and how to protect your wellbeing
Epstein files prompt UK-DOJ cooperation over Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson
Newly released DOJ material, including a photograph and emails, has led UK detectives to seek assistance from the Department of Justice and the FBI as inquiries into Prince Andrew and Peter Mandelson expand
Qatar expels Iranian diplomats after missiles hit Ras Laffan LNG facility
Qatar expelled Iran’s military and security attaches after missile strikes damaged the Ras Laffan LNG complex, prompting regional shutdowns, interceptions and international calls to protect civilian infrastructure
Alberta introduces bill to restrict MAID to people likely to die within a year
Alberta’s government has proposed legislation to narrow eligibility for MAID, bolster provider rules and block cross‑jurisdictional referrals while citing protection of vulnerable people
Why the Beijing summit is uncertain as Donald Trump focuses on the Iran conflict
Beijing’s planners face uncertainty after the March 31 summit was postponed, as the U.S. pivot to the Iran war and legal battles over tariffs reshape bargaining space
Gabbard testimony and Kent resignation spotlight debate over Iran intelligence
Gabbard defended intelligence briefings during a tense Senate hearing as Joe Kent’s resignation raised fresh questions about the evidence used to justify the Iran strikes
Bushehr nuclear site hit by projectile, IAEA says no harm
An unexplained strike at the Bushehr nuclear power plant was reported by Iranian authorities and international agencies, with officials saying plant systems and staff were unharmed
Is Angela Rayner positioning herself for more power after her sharp attack on Keir Starmer?
Angela Rayner has publicly challenged Keir Starmer over immigration changes and party momentum, sparking discussion about whether she seeks to rejoin the front bench or aim higher
Asian fuel shortages and rationing amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
From weekly public holidays in Sri Lanka to coordinated reserve releases, governments are cutting consumption and tapping stockpiles to steady markets
Lawmakers advance campus carry bills amid campus shootings and security breaches
Republican proposals to loosen campus gun rules have resurfaced following several attacks and security breaches, raising questions about prevention, liability and campus safety
Why Venice encampments returned despite Karen Bass’s promise
A close look at how a high-profile vow to keep an encampment cleared in Venice unraveled, the role of Inside Safe and CARE courts, and why local residents say the problem persists
How Russia and China help Iran see and strike across the Gulf
Russia and China have supplied Iran with imagery, radars and missile-related systems that deepen Tehran’s targeting abilities and turn the Gulf into a contest of signals and sight