Over 100,000 people marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism in France, which has been linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The march was attended by prominent figures, including Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, and former President Nicolas Sarkozy, and was organized by the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions in France (CRIF). CRIF President Francis Kalifat said that the march was “a cry of alarm” against rising antisemitism and “a message of fraternity and solidarity” with the Jewish community.
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Angus Cloud, the late star of HBO's "Euphoria," died of an accidental drug overdose in July. His family has revealed his last words were "I'll see you in the morning," and showrunner Sam Levinson opened up about Cloud's refusal to seek treatment for his drug use. His death has been a reminder of the dangers of drug use and the importance of seeking help and treatment for addiction.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., announced Monday that he will not seek re-election after 20 years in the Senate, instead focusing on clean energy, tackling global warming and spurring economic growth. He has served in public office for nearly 50 years, beginning in 1970, and is confident his former intern, Lisa Blunt Rochester, will make an excellent successor. Carper is proud of the work he has done in the Senate and is looking forward to the next 20 months.
The parents of the gunman responsible for the mass shooting in Louisville, Kentucky have spoken out for the first time, expressing their heartbreak and apologizing to the victims' families. They had no indication that their son was capable of such violence, and are now calling for changes to gun laws to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Protests have erupted in France in response to the government's decision to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 without a vote. Opposition parties are now calling for a no-confidence vote on the government, while labor unions have argued that the move will hurt workers and retirees. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported that 310 people were detained across the country in response to the protests.
On Thursday, the French National Assembly descended into chaos as Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne attempted to be heard over chants from lawmakers protesting President Emmanuel Macron's decision to invoke a special constitutional power to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Macron argued the reform is necessary to prevent the pension system from falling into deficit, but the government does not have enough support to pass the bill in the lower house. This has sparked major strikes and protests across the country, and the National Assembly was due to vote on the bill Thursday afternoon to determine the future of the pension system in France.