The young far-right politician Jordan Bardella could become France’s next prime minister. At only 28, he’s free of political baggage, but some say he lacks real job — and life — experience. Read More
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NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks to Caroline Sunshine, deputy communications director for the Trump campaign, about the convention and if the assassination attempt on ex-President Trump changed its plans. Read More
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TL;DR: Stream Leinster vs. La Rochelle in the Champions Cup for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The Investec Champions Cup quarter finals have thrown together some of the biggest club rugby sides in the world, which is great news for fans. Everyone wants to…
Protests have broken out across Brazil after lawmakers attempted to fast track legislation that would equate abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy to murder. Read More
Many Indigenous communities in Alaska hold parties when someone catches their first seal of the season. That tradition is expanding to other accomplishments as well. Read More
Rosita Milesi was honored with the U.N. Refugee Agency’s Nansen Refugee Award for 40 years of activism. The U.N. calls her a “formidable refugee champion.” And she has life lessons to share. (Image credit: Marina Calderon) Read More
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