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How the Lebanon Cease-Fire Was Saved After an ICC Warrant Nearly Upended It

A series of top-level diplomatic maneuvers preserved France’s pivotal role in monitoring the cease-fire.

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Le Pen Squares Off With French Government and Markets in Budget Showdown

The far-right leader holds the fate of the country’s government in her hands, as a battle royale over the national budget reaches its denouement and investor anxieties rise.

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Airstrikes Pound Rebel-Held Aleppo, a Strategic Prize in Syrian Civil War

The strikes come as President Bashar al-Assad’s government moved to repel rebels who took control of the city in a recent lightning offensive.

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Lawler says he has no reservations about Kash Patel for FBI chief – The Hill

Lawler says he has no reservations about Kash Patel for FBI chief  The Hill Who is Kash Patel, Trump’s pick for FBI director?  CNN Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel vows to release Epstein, Diddy lists  The Times of India Lawmakers express doubt

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The Download: words of wisdom from the departing White House tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation – MIT Technology Review

The Download: words of wisdom from the departing White House tech advisor, and controversial AI manga translation  MIT Technology Review

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President Biden pardons his son. And, which Christmas trees are more sustainable – NPR

President Biden pardons his son. And, which Christmas trees are more sustainable  NPR Republicans fume after Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden  NBC News Anti-Trump commentator says Biden’s pardon of Hunter is ‘just deflating’  Fox News Biden’s Unpardonable Hypocrisy  The Atlantic President Biden pardons

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President Biden pardons his son. And, which Christmas trees are more sustainable

President Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who he says was “selectively and unfairly prosecuted.” And, a look into whether real or fake Christmas trees are better for the environment. (Image credit: Jose Luis Magana)

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Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court

The U.N.’s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change.

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President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter as White House term nears end – Scripps News

President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter as White House term nears end  Scripps News

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