French general and statesman who rose to prominence during the Revolution
The Bayeux Tapestry will be shown in Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, from September 2026 to July 2027, at the British Museum. Ticket sales opened with unprecedented online demand, queues extending for hours and prices higher than in Normandy. Tickets will be released again in late 2026 and early 2027.
A NYT opinion piece argues potato salad is the Great American Dream Dish, tracing its history from late 19th century cookbooks to modern cookouts and celebrating its role as a unifying, approachable dish at gatherings.
A wave of new reporting outlines how President Trump has framed power in global terms while facing constraints from the economy and institutional checks. The latest material shows a push to broaden influence beyond the United States, even as aides warn of political and economic limits.