Brigitte Macron is the French first lady, a former teacher, and a longtime advocate for education and charitable causes. She remains a prominent, sometimes controversial, public voice in France.
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict, Donald Trump has been posting increasingly erratic messages on Truth Social. He has shared AI images depicting himself as Jesus, made inflammatory threats against Iran, and criticized conservative figures who have distanced themselves from him. Experts suggest his behavior reflects a detachment from reality, raising concerns about his mental state and the stability of his administration.
Trump has claimed he has passed a cognitive assessment, while allies and opponents accuse him of political manoeuvring as criticism of his health and approach to foreign policy intensifies across conservative circles and media figures.
The memorial, called L'Archive, has been unveiled on the Seine in Paris with two black brass steles honoring victims of the 1994 genocide. President Macron and President Kagame have praised the move as a milestone in acknowledging France’s past, while discussions on France’s responsibility continue.
Ukraine has struck energy and military sites around St. Petersburg as the St. Petersburg Economic Forum opens, signalling high tensions. Moscow hosts international guests including Candace Owens and Steven Seagal, while US delegates push for improved ties even as sanctions persist.
Bernadette Chirac, the wife of former French president Jacques Chirac, has died at age 93. She was a trailblazing first lady who held political office in her own right as a general councillor for Corrèze. Her life intersected with decades of French political history and philanthropy, including her work with hospital charities and her influence during her husband’s presidency.