‘Close shave!’ How France’s De Gaulle escaped assassin’s bullets 60 years ago
August 22, 1962: French President Charles de Gaulle and his wife are being whisked by car through the Paris suburb of Petit-Clamart for a flight back to their country home,…
Reader question: Why does secular France have Catholic holidays?
You might not have thought about it too much as you enjoyed an extra day off work, but it is perhaps unexpected that France – proudly secular since 1905 –…
The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig
A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://www.thestore.com.au/category/artists/michael-leunig. Join us on Facebook…
Germany’s Scholz faces grilling over tax fraud scandal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will answer to a committee on Friday as part of investigations into a financial scandal that cost the government billions, as the leader struggles to shed…
Alex Jones backs a possible 2024 DeSantis bid over potential Trump bid
Far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday said he’d support a 2024 presidential bid from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), turning his back on former President Trump. Jones, who was…
Palin advances in race for Alaska House seat
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) was projected to advance from her primary in the race for Alaska’s at-large congressional district. The Associated Press called the race at 1:42 a.m.…
