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Candace Owens Faces Legal Challenge from Brigitte Macron Over Defamation Claims

Candace Owens Faces Legal Challenge from Brigitte Macron Over Defamation Claims

Candace Owens, a conservative American podcaster, is embroiled in a legal battle with Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron. The dispute centers around Owens' dissemination of videos in early 2025, which perpetuated a false theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender. This led to a defamation lawsuit filed by Brigitte Macron in the Delaware Superior Court. The court recently held a hearing to address Owens' request to dismiss the lawsuit on legal grounds. The case has drawn attention due to its international implications and the involvement of high-profile figures. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. to take advantage of a shorter statute of limitations compared to France. Owens has publicly discussed the case, claiming that President Trump had asked her to cease discussing Brigitte Macron, a request she ignored.

Candace Owens Challenges Delaware Jurisdiction in Macron Defamation Suit

Candace Owens Challenges Delaware Jurisdiction in Macron Defamation Suit

Candace Owens, a right-wing podcaster, is contesting the jurisdiction of a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron in Delaware. Owens argues that Macron is exploiting Delaware's longer statute of limitations to bypass France's three-month limit on defamation claims. The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, accuses Owens of spreading false conspiracy theories about Brigitte Macron, including claims about her gender and familial relations. Owens' legal team contends that the case should not be heard in Delaware, as she has no personal ties to the state and the statements were made in her personal capacity, not through her business entities registered there.

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism

MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activities and had issued an international warrant for his arrest.

Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

Exclusive-US mulls scuppering France's Washington ambassador pick over human rights spat

By Gabriel Stargardter, Humeyra Pamuk, Gram Slattery and Andrea Shalal PARIS/WASHINGTON July 29 (Reuters) - The United States is considering delaying, or even blocking, President Emmanuel Macron's choice for France's next ambassador to Washington following public French criticism of the country's

TotalEnergies Appeals French Court Ruling on Climate Vigilance Law

TotalEnergies Appeals French Court Ruling on Climate Vigilance Law

TotalEnergies has filed an appeal against a ruling by the Paris Judicial Court regarding a climate-related case under France's duty of vigilance law. The case, initiated by environmental organizations, questions whether TotalEnergies' climate strategy aligns with the law, which mandates large companies to identify and mitigate human rights and environmental risks. TotalEnergies argues that the law does not apply to global climate change or the downstream use of its products by customers. The company supports the French Public Prosecutor's stance that climate change is a global issue beyond the law's scope. TotalEnergies also contends that the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive does not extend corporate responsibility to customer activities, which would be inconsistent with legal principles.

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

Severe Weather and Wildfires Impact Europe and the U.S.

Severe Weather and Wildfires Impact Europe and the U.S.

Severe weather conditions are affecting millions in the U.S., while Europe is battling out-of-control wildfires. The U.S. is bracing for severe weather events, which could lead to significant disruptions and safety concerns. Meanwhile, Europe is dealing with widespread wildfires, particularly in France and Spain, causing evacuations and impacting travel. These events are part of a broader pattern of extreme weather conditions affecting various parts of the world.

Firefighters in France hold back vast wildfire as heat returns to test their grip

Firefighters in France hold back vast wildfire as heat returns to test their grip

Firefighters have kept a vast wildfire in southwest France from advancing overnight, extinguishing flare-ups near Atlantic coast dunes before returning heat and drier air threatens to test their hold on the blaze

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

Why France's 1929 Davis Cup Team Still Stands Among the Greatest

Why France's 1929 Davis Cup Team Still Stands Among the Greatest

The 1929 International Lawn Tennis Challenge, now known as the Davis Cup, was a landmark event in tennis history. France emerged victorious, defeat...

Bordeaux threatened as France, Spain struggle to contain wildfires

Bordeaux threatened as France, Spain struggle to contain wildfires

By Janis Laizans and David Latona BORDEAUX/MADRID, July 27 (Reuters) - Firefighters battled massive wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Monday while crews in Spain struggled to control a series of forest blazes raging since last week, the result of a blisteringly hot and dry summer

France and Spain Grapple with Massive Wildfires, Prompting Large-Scale Evacuations

France and Spain Grapple with Massive Wildfires, Prompting Large-Scale Evacuations

In France and Spain, wildfires have forced the evacuation of around 270,000 people. The fires, driven by high winds and temperatures, have been particularly severe in France's Gironde and Landes regions, where the military has been deployed to assist in firefighting efforts. French President Emmanuel Macron has convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis. In Spain, a state of emergency has been declared as fires threaten Madrid and other areas. The Spanish Prime Minister has acknowledged the complexity of the situation, indicating challenging times ahead.