French Senator Claude Malhuret delivered a scathing speech targeting President Donald Trump and figures linked to his administration.

“A year ago, here in France, I compared Trump’s presidency to Nero’s court. I was wrong,” Malhuret said. “It’s the miracle court.”

He then went through key figures one by one:

“An anti-vaxxer, former heroin addict as Minister of Health” (referring to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.).

“A climate-skeptic Minister of Economy” (referring to Scott Bessent).

“An alcoholic TV host, Minister of the Armed Forces” (referring to Pete Hegseth).

“An old Qatar agent, Minister of Justice” (referring to Pam Bondi).

“A groupie of Putin, Minister of National Security” (referring to Tulsi Gabbard).

He then widened his criticism, quoting a proverb:
“When a clown settles in a palace, he does not become king — it is the palace that becomes a circus.”

Malhuret also raised concerns about political power, foreign influence, and conflicts of interest, arguing that such issues could trigger serious consequences in other systems.

He ended with the line that quickly went viral:
“Every time the Epstein affair resurfaces, bombs explode somewhere in the world and cause a distraction.”

The speech has since spread widely online, with supporters calling it a blunt international critique, while critics say it crosses into overheated political rhetoric.

Reports suggesting that Russia is earning around $760 million per day from oil exports amid the conflict involving Iran highlight how geopolitical tensions can reshape global energy markets, but such figures should be viewed as estimates rather than fixed or officially confirmed amounts. Disruptions to supply—especially around critical routes like the Strait of Hormuz—often push oil prices higher, increasing demand for alternative suppliers like Russia. While this can boost revenues, actual earnings vary depending on export volumes, pricing, and the continued impact of international sanctions. Overall, the trend of rising energy income is plausible, but exact daily figures are fluid and subject to change as the situation evolves.
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No Kings protests are taking place nationwide today, with organisers expecting large turnout across thousands of locations.

The No Kings coalition has organised three major mobilisations since last summer. Demonstrations have focused on opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration policies and more recently the war in Iran.

Nearly 300 partner organisations, including the ACLU, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, SEIU and the League of Women Voters, are involved, with events taking place in over 3,000 locations across both urban and rural areas.

Recent polling from Reuters/Ipsos shows Donald Trump’s approval rating at 36%, with 29% approving of his handling of the economy.

As with many protest movements, questions remain about how public demonstrations may translate into longer-term political impact. Past movements have shown mixed results in turning large-scale turnout into electoral change.

With the midterm elections approaching, the political significance of these protests, if any, is likely to become clearer over time.

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Russian oil exports just took a hit after Ukraine confirmed a major str!ke.

Overnight, drones hit the Primorsk oil terminal, setting fuel tanks on fire and forcing a shutdown. the port handles about 1 million barrels of oil daily, so even a short stop matters.

Workers were evacuated, and key loading equipment was damaged. This move is part of Ukraine’s strategy to cut off Russia’s war funding.

Officials say dozens of drones were intercepted, and flights in St. Petersburg were briefly paused.

This is the second time the port has been targeted, and experts say even a short disruption could impact Russia’s economy.