Macron: US strikes on Iran aren’t legalFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend violated international law — even though France shares Washington’s aim of preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Fewer pilgrims and falling rates: Rome's Jubilee tourist rental boom fails to materialiseAs Rome marks its Jubilee year, the anticipated wave of pilgrims and short-term rental profits has yet to arrive, leaving landlords disappointed and locals grappling with a still-tight housing market.
Goldman Sachs warns Brent crude could rise over $100 per barrel if strait of Hormuz is disruptedAlthough the oil price’s early spike last night didn’t last, economists predict energy prices would soar if there was significant disruption to supplies from the Middle East.
Russia's economy is down but not outSince its illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia has become the most sanctioned nation on Earth, and yet its economy has been remarkably resilient.
‘MIGA!’: Trump floats Tehran regime change as Iran’s proxies said prepping to hit US basesUS President Donald Trump on Sunday publicly mused about potential regime change in Iran, despite previous assurances from senior figures in his administration that toppling the Islamic Republic was not an American goal.
This French Town Is Known as the ‘Venice of the Alps’ With Beautiful Canals, a Turquoise Lake, and Michelin-starred RestaurantsAnnecy, the scenic mountain town near the Swiss border, has long been a favorite in France for its beautifully preserved medieval old town crisscrossed by canals and stone footbridges—earning it the nickname “Venice of the Alps.”
The Night Chancellor Merz Changed His Mind About Donald TrumpFive days after his election victory in February, Friedrich Merz’s world collapses. That’s how he will describe it later.
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