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Nick Clegg chooses difficult jobs. He was the UK’s deputy prime minister from 2010 to 2015, a position from which he was surely pulled in multiple directions as he attempted to bridge the divide between David Cameron’s Conservatives and his own Liberal Democrats. A few years later he chose another challenging role, serving as Meta’s vice-president and then president of global affairs from 2018 until January 2025, where he was responsible for bridging the very different worlds of Silicon Valley and Washington DC (as well as other governments). How to Save the Internet is Clegg’s report on how he handled that…

More than 80,000 police have been deployed as demonstrators rally against Macron’s government and austerity policies.Published On 10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025French police have arrested hundreds of people as protests led by left-wing forces under the label “Block Everything” were launched across the country.More than 200 people were reported to have been arrested in the morning hours as demonstrators set fire to rubbish bins and blocked highways, spurred by frustration with President Emmanuel Macron’s government amid a national political crisis.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe 80,000 police deployed across the nation responded with bouts of tear gas and…

Londoners will soon be able to go inside the world of Guillermo del Toro‘s “Frankenstein.” A new exhibition focused on the Mexican auteur’s upcoming Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley’s iconic novel, titled “Frankenstein: Crafting a Tale Eternal,” is coming to the Old Selfridges Hotel from Oct. 17 to Nov. 9. According to a press release, the exhibition “will celebrate del Toro’s visionary storytelling and the exceptional craftsmanship of his team. Diving deep into his elaborate filmmaking process, it will showcase an impressive collection of stunning props, artwork, costumes, Tiffany & Co. jewelry featured in the film and rare books curated…

Nepali army orders people in Kathmandu to stay home amid mass unrest gripping capital.Published On 10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025Armed soldiers have been patrolling the streets of Kathmandu, ordering people to remain in their homes, following a wave of deadly protests in Nepal’s capital.The Nepali army checked vehicles and people on Wednesday amid an indefinite curfew, imposed in a bid to “normalise” the capital after mass unrest saw demonstrators set fire to several government buildings and force Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe protests, triggered by a social media ban, have escalated since…

  Ivory Coast’s Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Cleared to Run for President Ivory Coast’s former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, was unexpectedly cleared as one of five candidates to contest the 25 October presidential election. She is set to run against President Alassane Ouattara, 83, who took power after she and her former husband, Laurent Gbagbo, were captured in a presidential bunker during the conflict that hit the country after the 2010 election. Former Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan and ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam were barred from the race, raising fears of instability and questions over the election’s…

Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign with a thrashing of tournament minnows Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.Published On 10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025Azmatullah Omarzai hammered a 20-ball fifty as Afghanistan thrashed Hong Kong by 94 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi.Afghanistan elected to bat first and posted 188-6, with opener Sediqullah Atal playing the anchor role with an unbeaten 73 on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listHis fifth-wicket partnership of 82 with Omarzai, who hit 53 off 21 balls, including two fours and five sixes, proved key for Afghanistan in the Group…

Opening summary: New French PM to take office as country braces for ‘block everything’ protestsFrance’s new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office on Wednesday with the country facing a day of protests that are expected to see disruption to transport, education and other services in a show of grassroots anger against president Emmanuel Macron.As Agence France-Presse reports, the protests – led by a loose left-wing collective called ‘block everything’ – could be a baptism of fire for Lecornu, 39, a close ally of Macron who has served the last three years as defence minister.Macron named Lecornu as prime minister late…

Many Kenyans are in shock after the killing of a senior lawyer in a drive-by shooting on a busy street in the capital Nairobi.Mathew Kyalo Mbobu, a respected lawyer and former head of a political parties’ dispute tribunal, was driving home on Tuesday evening when a gunman on a motorcycle pulled alongside his vehicle and opened fire. Witnesses on the Lang’ata/Magadi road reported hearing multiple gunshots.The motive for the attack, which resembles the shocking killing of a lawmaker earlier this year, is unknown. Investigations are under way.The Law Society of Kenya has described the killing as “abhorrent” and said the…

310 In a powerful signal of renewed global confidence, Nigeria’s stock market is buzzing with activity, fueled by a massive surge in foreign portfolio transactions. Latest figures from the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) reveal that foreign transactions have hit a whopping N1.281 trillion in the first seven months of 2025. This impressive figure is a staggering 369.2% increase from the N273.16 billion recorded during the same period in 2022. The numbers don’t lie: investors, both local and international, are flocking to Nigeria’s capital market. The NGX’s domestic and foreign transactions report shows a dramatic shift in market dynamics. Foreign portfolio…

“I think what we’re seeing is … an evolution of Netanyahu’s descent into insanity.”The “brazen activities” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are a way to “redraw the Middle East map”, says Professor Mehran Kamrava from Georgetown University.Published On 10 Sep 202510 Sep 2025