Annie Ernaux, Nobel-winning French writer, is in the news for her sharp, honest storytelling—no surprise she’s stirring up European backlash now.
Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on Palestinian rights, faces calls to resign from France, Germany, and other European countries after remarks criticizing Israel. Supporters, including artists, defend her, while critics accuse her of antisemitism and extremist rhetoric amid ongoing Gaza conflict.