Iran sentences two French citizens to a combined 63 years in prison for spying
The pair were named as Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were detained in Iran in 2022 on charges France called “unjustified and unfounded”.
Day: October 14, 2025
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak:
- Nathan E. Sanders and I will be giving a book talk on Rewiring Democracy at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on October 22, 2025, at noon ET.
- Nathan E. Sanders and I will be speaking and signing books at the Cambridge Public Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on October 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET. The event is sponsored by Harvard Bookstore.
- Nathan E. Sanders and I will give a virtual talk about our book Rewiring Democracy on October 23, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET. The event is hosted by Data & Society…
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Latest news bulletin | October 14th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2025 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant: How Esports took France by storm
Fortnite, Valorant, and Rocket League tournaments are taking French stadiums by storm, drawing packed arenas and thousands of fans to spectacular shows. Esports is booming in France: the sector’s turnover has tripled in four years, clubs are becoming …
South Africa’s health minister hails new HIV prevention jab but warns of limited supply
South Africa’s health minister has called lenacapavir, the first twice-yearly HIV prevention jab, a “groundbreaking” tool against the disease.
Forever Chemicals: A Toxic Legacy
Pervasive and permanent, Forever Chemicals have poisoned the planet. We meet those fighting to hold someone to account.
Supreme Court declines Alex Jones challenge to defamation judgement
In 2022 it was ruled that the conspiracy theorist would have to pay $1.4bn to families of the victims of Sandy Hook.
Bangladesh Garment Factory Fire Kills at Least 16, Official Says
The death toll was expected to climb from the blaze, which also included a nearby chemicals warehouse.
SpaceX successfully lands 11th test starship
SpaceX launched a successful 11th starship test flight on October 14, 2025, amidst doubts over the spacecraft’s ability to live up to its promise. The rocket took off from the company’s Texas facilities and successfully flew halfway around the world w…