Maxime Marquette
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A Nun Handcuffed in Her Habit, Symbol of an America Losing Its Way
On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Sister Leticia "Letty" Ugboaja, a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy congregation and a
South Korea Hunts the Crypto Money That Arms Pyongyang
The G7 summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France, on June 17 and 18, 2026, produced a joint statement expressing "deep concern" over North
160 Ukrainian Soldiers Go Home in a 76th Exchange That Still Matters
On June 26, 2026, Russia and Ukraine carried out a new prisoner-of-war exchange, each side releasing 160 soldiers from the other's custody.
The Poplin Blouse Dethrones the Tank Top for Summer 2026
Summer 2026 marked a fashion turning point few style watchers saw coming: the cotton tank top, long considered the go-to defense against
2026 Michelin Guide, France Smashes a Historic Star Record
The 2026 Michelin Guide France and Monaco, unveiled on March 16 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, delivered a number that lands
Epstein's Alleged Suicide Note Surfaces, Transparency Still Unfinished
On May 7, 2026, federal judge Kenneth Karas, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, authorized the
Trump Grows Richer From Crypto While Regulating the Industry, Ex-Lawyer Charges
Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer under the George W. Bush administration, does not mince words: in his view, Donald
America's 10% China Tariff Expires July 24, Washington Scrambles for Plan B
Since February 24, 2026, every container arriving at a U.S. port has paid a 10% surcharge on its declared value, regardless of
WHO Validates First Test to Detect the Bundibugyo Ebola Virus
On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization announced the addition of the very first molecular diagnostic test specifically designed to detect