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Despite warnings of a potential crush of migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern border and US cities scrambling to prepare, the days after the expiration of Title 42 saw a much narrower influx of migrants than expected.
2023-05-16 15:58

Deadly storm cuts power to nearly two million in Russia, Ukraine
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2023-11-27 23:46

Judge rejects Trump bid for US House Jan. 6 committee records
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France’s first lady Brigitte thought Emmanuel Macron would ‘fall for someone his own age’
France’s first lady has revealed how she thought her husband Emmanuel Macron would fall in love with someone his own age after he was sent away to boarding school as a teenager for pursuing his teacher. The president was 15 when he fell for Brigitte Macron, then a 39-year-old drama teacher at the Catholic Providence school in Amiens, in northern France. The schoolboy’s parents had believed their son was dating his teacher’s daughter, Laurence, until the truth came out through a family friend. Shocked at the illicit affair, the Macrons removed their teenager from the school and sent him to boarding school in Paris. In an interview with Paris Match magazine, Ms Macron said she thought Emmanuel would move on when he was sent to Paris. But while his parents hoped distance would cool the burning embers of passion, the young Emmanuel vowed to marry the former Ms Auziere and held fast to his oath. “For me, such a young boy was crippling. Emmanuel had to leave for Paris. I told myself that he would fall in love with someone his [own] age. It didn’t happen,” Ms Macron said. The couple, who have a 24-year age gap, married in 2007. Becoming a very youthful stepfather at the age of 29 to Brigitte’s three adult children, he told them at the wedding reception: “Thanks for accepting us, a not-quite-normal couple.” Ms Macron said her children were the “obstacle” that caused her to wait a decade before marrying Emmanuel. She said: “I took time so I would not wreck their lives. That lasted 10 years, the time to put them on the rails. You can imagine what they were hearing. But I didn’t want to miss out on my life.” Mr Macron became France’s youngest ever president at the age of 39 – the same age that his wife, now 64, was when they met. Praising her husband, the first lady said his sharp intellect still surprises her every day. She said: “I have never seen such a memory ... such an intellectual capacity. I had many brilliant pupils, and none had his capability. I have always admired him.” Many commentators have said the obsession with their age gap is an example of deeply ingrained misogyny, since men in positions of power are frequently married to much younger women. Read More EU commission to prolong use of glyphosate for 10 more years after member countries fail to agree King’s busy coronation year of milestones and royal tours Somber bugles and bells mark Armistice Day around the globe as wars drown out peace messages Watch as Macron commemorates anniversary of First World War Armistice in Paris Growing concerns from allies over Israel's approach to fighting Hamas as civilian casualties mount Watch view over Israel-Gaza border as thousands continue to flee
2023-11-17 21:53

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft and name Kris Knoblauch the replacement
The Edmonton Oilers have fired coach Jay Woodcroft after a team that was supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender lost 10 of its first 13 games
2023-11-13 02:19

Brick thrown at Japan embassy in China in Fukushima spat
Japan said Tuesday that harassment being faced by Japanese in China after the release of water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was "extremely regrettable", confirming that a brick was thrown...
2023-08-29 13:24

Insider: Expedia CEO talks about his company, travel demand, high prices, and his compensation
Expedia Group is benefitting as Americans board planes and book hotels to make up for travel they missed during the worst of the pandemic
2023-06-12 21:26

Andry Rajoelina: Madagascar president re-elected in contested poll
President Andry Rajoelina's win follows an election boycott by the opposition over credibility concerns.
2023-11-25 17:48

Shooting near Ecuador presidential candidate Otto Sonnenholzner
One of Ecuador's presidential candidates has demanded an investigation into a shooting that took place meters from where he was dining out with his family on Saturday -- just one day before the country goes to the polls.
2023-08-20 10:45

US Supreme Court scrutinizes South Carolina voting map deemed racially biased
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2023-10-11 18:28

Trump's attack on 'filth and decay' in nation's capital just the latest in his personal feud with DC
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