71 m. ago Macrons to submit scientific evidence to US court to prove Brigitte was not born a man

French president and wife allege rightwing influencer Candace Owens is using defamatory attacks against them to boost media profileThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife plan to present scientific evidence to a US court to prove that Brigitte Macron was not born a man, the lawyer representing them in a defamation suit has said.The couple filed the suit in July against Candace Owens, a rightwing influencer, and her business, alleging continuing defamatory attacks against them in order to boost the profile of her media platform, gain more audience and make money. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific proof’ she is a woman in Candace Owens defamation battle

The far-right podcaster has spread absurd conspiracy theories that the first lady of France was born male

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4 h. ago Who is Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron?

The French first couple have taken legal action against Candace Owens

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4 h. ago Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman in defamation case against Candace Owens

The Macrons’ lawyer says they will present material in support of their defamation case against right-wing influencer Candace Owens

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5 h. ago Why does Brigitte Macron have to prove that she is a woman to US court?

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife are in the middle of a defamation law suit.

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6 h. ago Brigitte Macron to provide evidence she is a woman after Candace Owens claims

The Macron's lawyer said the leader and his wife Brigitte will present the photographs in support of their defamation case against right-wing influencer Candace Owens

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6 h. ago Brigitte Macron will provide 'scientific and photographic evidence' she is a woman to US court, her lawyer reveals

The couple launched their defamation suit in July, accusing the influencer of propagating 'outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions'

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9 h. ago Are the stars finally aligning for the ‘new golden age’ of nuclear? | Nils Pratley

Let’s not be too cynical about the US-UK agreement to build new power plants – but costs must fall if nuclear is to make headwayPresidential visits, like investment summits, involve a blizzard of claims about companies set to spend squillions in the UK. Some “commitments” are merely extrapolations of current trends. Some can be filed under “believe it when you see it”. Some involve throwing everything into the mix and producing an implausibly precise number for the “economic value” to the UK. A few pledges are genuinely new, but scepticism should be the default setting.How to view this week’s “landmark commitments” by UK and US firms to build new nuclear power plants in the UK? Actually, this may be one of those rare occasions when one shouldn’t be too cynical. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Eddie Hearn threatens to sue Chris Eubank Jr over ‘sabotage’ claim before Conor Benn rematch

Eubank Jr makes allegations against Matchroom at press conferenceHearn rejects claims and threatens legal action unless boxer apologisesEddie Hearn has threatened to sue Chris Eubank Jr, after the boxer fired the first shots during a press conference ahead of his rematch with Conor Benn by accusing his opponent’s team of dirty tricks and “sabotage”.Eubank Jr, who won their first bout by unanimous decision in April, claimed an ambulance taking him to hospital afterwards was stopped – and appeared to point the finger at Benn’s promoters, Matchroom Boxing. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Candace Owens' blistering new attack on Brigitte Macron after she was sued for claiming French first lady is a man

Candace Owens is pushing back hard after being sued by French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron over claims she made that Brigitte is a man.

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16 h. ago Nurse suing her GP brother over claims he didn't tell her she was sacked

A Scots nurse is suing her GP brother after he avoided telling her she had been fired for months in an attempt to 'soften the blow'.

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18 h. ago King Charles' ultimate display of grace and composure to subtly guide 'friend' Donald Trump

King Charles III kept his composure with Donald Trump during what could have been a 'moment of suppressed tetchiness,' a body language expert has claimed.

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19 h. ago Donald Trump sparks new health fears with mysterious white patch on hand during UK state visit

Donald Trump has been at the centre of speculation for months over the supposed ill health of the 79-year-old leader, but some claim there's a reason behind his bruised hands

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23 h. ago USA’s Katie Moon rises again to claim third successive world pole vault gold

34-year-old also won Olympic gold in Tokyo in 2021Sandi Morris wins silver at worlds for fourth timeUSA’s Katie Moon leapt to gold in Tokyo on Wednesday in a thrilling final to become the first woman to win three successive pole vault titles at the World Athletics Championships.Moon has fond memories of Japan – she won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. This time she edged out compatriot Sandi Morris with a final successful leap at a season’s best 4.90m. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Grand Slam Track denies Michael Johnson earned $2m from scrapped series

Former sprinter claims he is facing own financial losses ‘Michael has asked for patience while we try to fix this’Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track organisation has denied the former American sprinter has pocketed $2m from the series while his athletes have gone unpaid, calling the speculation “categorically false” – and claimed he was facing financial losses himself.Johnson is facing the prospect of legal action from athletes, agents and the suppliers who helped stage three GST meetings, with sources claiming they are owed as much as $19m (£13.9m). It is understood that two athletes claim they had to withdraw from buying a house when prize money was not paid, and many privately believe they will never receive their money. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Scots tanning firm ordered to ban 'irresponsible' ad that claims that sunbeds 'reduce cancer'

Indigo Sun, which is based in Stirling, was ordered to ban the ad.

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32 h. ago 'I spent £7 on Aldi food shop for the week – and didn't get hungry'

A YouTuber set himself the challenge of feeding himself for a week with a budget of just £1 a day, and was left surprised by the outcome as he claimed he wasn't hungry at the end of the week

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39 h. ago California judge rejects Menendez brothers’ request for new trial

Claims that brothers were sexually abused didn’t supersede ‘premeditation and deliberation’ of killings, says judgeA California judge has rejected a request for a new trial for Erik and Lyle Menendez, saying the allegations that the brothers were sexually abused did not supersede their “premeditation and deliberation” when they killed their parents more than 35 years ago.The ruling Monday by Los Angeles superior court judge William C Ryan comes just weeks after the brothers were denied parole and shuts down another possible path to freedom for the two who have served nearly 30 years in prison. Ryan denied a May 2023 petition seeking a review of their convictions based on new evidence supporting their claims of sexual abuse by their father. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago HR experts reveal if it is ever safe to share your political beliefs in the workplace... after spate of firings over Charlie Kirk backlash

After dozens of people claim to have been fired or suspended after commenting on Charlie Kirk's death, navigating the murky waters of politics in the workplace is becoming increasingly difficult.

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43 h. ago FBI 'probing social media posts' which appeared to predict Charlie Kirk murder

Nearly a week on from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a number of social media posts have surfaced claiming to indicate knowledge of the shooting before it happened

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