What does it take to earn a Pantheon burial?
What does it take to earn a burial in the #Pantheon – the highest honour #France can bestow upon one of its citizens? It’s actually not very straightforward, but being “great” is a GREAT place to start.
Day: October 8, 2025
Iran releases French-German cyclist Lennart Monterlos accused of spying
French-German national Lennart Monterlos, who was being held in Iran on espionage charges since June, has been released from detention and made it back safely to France, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
Amid Ceasefire Talks, A Look At Prominent Palestinians In Israeli Jails
Israel hopes the ceasefire talks will lead to the release or recovery of the bodies of the remaining 48 hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attacks, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
Argentine President roars his way through rock concert after $20bn bail out from the US
Argentine President Javier Milei donned his rock star persona as he took to the stage to promote his new book amid scandals, public discontent and economic hardship.
Republican leader Mike Johnson channels Captain America to rip ‘Shutdown’ Schumer as tied to ‘Marxist’ Mamdani
The House Speaker accuses Schumer of appeasement to the left flank of the party after seeing the rise of socialist-leaning mayoral candidate in his hometown mayor’s race
EU Chief Says Russia Is Waging a ‘Gray Zone Campaign’ and Europe Must Meet the Challenge
Russia is waging a “targeted gray zone campaign” against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and cyberattacks that will only escalate if the Kremlin is not challenged, the European Union’s top official warned.
Pair arrested in San Diego after police seize stolen wrestling action figures ‘worth thousands’
Miguel Dominguez, 52, and Brittany Gomez, 36, detained by officers in bust during retail theft investigation
Globalisation of antisemitism: Hatred once lurking beneath surface now shapes troubling new reality
In Paris, London, Berlin and beyond, an undercurrent of antisemitism that had long simmered, erupted in broad daylight. In the weeks and months following October 7th, the deadliest attack in Israel’s history, the Jewish communities of France and acros…
France’s outgoing PM is hopeful on budget, says snap election unlikely
Caretaker French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu expressed cautious optimism on Wednesday, suggesting that a budget deal could be reached, which would reduce the likelihood of a snap election. His comments came as he prepared to conclude talks with v…
Broker liability in the spotlight in ‘Montgomery v Caribe Transport’
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case, and without a clear ruling from the Court, brokers, shippers and manufacturers will face ongoing uncertainty, potentially weakening the national economy, writes trucking expert Matthew Leffler.