Prime Minister François Bayrou failed a confidence vote aimed at breaking an impasse over the budget, adding more pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.
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Australian Woman, Erin Patterson, Gets Life in Mushroom Murder Case
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.
A View From Inside Iran
Our correspondent found a sense of apprehension in the country after the 12-day war with Israel.
Brazilians Protest as Bolsonaro Coup Trial Nears Verdict
Tensions are heating up in Brazil as the nation enters the final week of former President Jair Bolsonaro’s trial on attempted coup charges.
Houthi Drone Hits Israeli Airport After Warning System Failure
The strike by the Yemeni militants followed the Israeli killing of several of their top leaders a week ago.
Millions of Londoners Face Transit Disruption as Tube Strike Takes Effect
A days-long strike on the London Underground over pay and conditions began in earnest on Monday, threatening to upend commuter journeys for most of the week.
American Pilot Ethan Guo Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica
Ethan Guo said that he had been effectively stranded at a Chilean military base on King George Island since June 28. The authorities said he landed without permission.
Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube
Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad.
Egypt-Israel Tensions Rise Over Attack on Gaza City
A large-scale Israeli assault on the city in northern Gaza could push hundreds of thousands of Palestinians southward toward Egypt’s border.
String Theory
Today, on the last day of the U.S. Open, we have a chat with a tennis writer.