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Louvre museum director resigns in wake of ‘heist of the century’
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
The director of the renowned Louvre museum in Paris resigned Tuesday following last year’s “heist of the century” which saw €88m ($100m) worth of crown jewels stolen. French President Emmanuel Macron said he accepted Laurence des Cars’ resignation and praised her decision. But... $100M?
Gisèle Pelicot’s first televised interview: 5 takeaways
Perspective:
Sage Maridian
Gisèle Pelicot emerged as a global feminist hero in 2024 by transforming her horrific, personal story into a public battle against rape culture. On December 19, 2024, her former husband, Dominique Pelicot, was convicted of orchestrating her rape dozens of times by various men over nearly a decade.
‘Addiction is profitable’: Meta, Google stand trial over social media effects on children
Perspective:
Dr. Kian Mercer
A trial involving internet giants Meta and Youtube began Monday in a Los Angeles civil court and could set a major legal precedent regarding the civil liability of social media operators. The plaintiff's lawyer in the landmark trial said the social media giants “engineered addiction” among their young users.
So-called ‘manfluencers’ are filming themselves trying to pick up women.
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
Toluwa was waiting for her flight in an airport lounge in Washington, DC, when she said she was approached by a stranger. The pair got chatting and, after a while, she agreed to exchange numbers with him. It wasn’t until she got home and searched his social media that she discovered he had posted numerous videos.
Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, has resigned as president of the Arab World Institute, the French Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Saturday, after revelations of his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein and the launch of a financial investigation.
Mike Johnson tries to explain the bible to the Pope
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
House Speaker Mike Johnson has been trying to explain the bible to Pope Leo XIV as part of an escalating dispute between MAGA politicians and the Christian leader over immigration policy. "Sovereign borders are biblical and good and right, and they're just ... it's not because we hate the people on the outside, it's be
Polyamorous Ne-Yo Reveals Whether His 3 Girlfriends Can Date Other Men
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
Ne-Yo is sharing details about his relationship with three women — and whether they can date other men. The “So Sick” crooner (real name Shaffer Chimere Smith) first went public with his polyamorous relationship in early 2025, introducing girlfriends Arielle Hill, Moneii and Cristina to the world. (At the time, he said he was also […]
Iran crackdown death toll at least 2,000: US official
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Iran has imposed a near-total blackout on the internet and other communications, making it difficult to obtain a firm estimate of protester deaths.
Scott Adams, ‘Dilbert’ creator, has died
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams has died. A legacy scattered with unexpected extremes though presumably a simple man.
Adelaide Writers Week canceled as 180 speakers withdraw after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
The Adelaide Festival cited the Bondi shooting when scrapping Randa Abdel-Fattah's appearance. According to the AP, "By Tuesday, when the event was canceled, most of the programmed speakers had withdrawn. The episode unfolded amid a fraught national debate in Australia about limits on speech following the Bondi shooting."
London Underground wine drinker offers random man a sip - bottles him over the head when he refuses
Perspective:
Jacob Flint
Police are hunting a bottler who smashed a man over the head when he said no thanks to sharing. It must have been a really good Bordeaux!
Thousands on streets, Soleimani statue down: How Iran protests have intensified
Perspective:
Anya Seraphine
Iran protests: Internet has reportedly been shutdown across Iran and at least 42 people have been killed since the protests began last month.