The French government faces turmoil as lawmakers ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou over his unpopular 44 billion euro budget cuts aimed at addressing economic issues, marking the second prime ministerial dismissal in nine months. President Macron, constrained by term limits and grappling with a divided electorate, may struggle to stabilize his minority government as far-right sentiments rise amid ongoing economic challenges and anticipated protests.
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Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement in clergy sex abuse case, attorneys say
The New Orleans Archdiocese has proposed a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following prior claims of a $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by attorneys for the survivors. If accepted by two-thirds of the survivors by late October, payments could begin next year, with ongoing concerns about the archdiocese's accountability and the emotional toll on survivors. Want More Context? 🔎
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