Does Benjamin Netanyahu still have Donald Trump’s ear?

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. Want More Context? 🔎

Police responded to a distress call in Etna, Maine, only to find that the source of the "screaming" was actually Simon, a one-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat. Farm owner Devon Hawes explained that Simon is quite vocal, and no repercussions have been faced for the noise, highlighting the amusing misunderstanding. Want More Context? 🔎

Negotiations between the Alberta government and the teachers' union have stalled, with both parties at an impasse since late last month, each waiting for the other to initiate progress. As of Monday morning, the situation remains unresolved, highlighting the ongoing tensions in securing a new contract. Want More Context? 🔎

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US naval forces' deployment in the Caribbean has raised concerns in South America, particularly from Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who fears it may signal a potential intervention in Venezuela. This military presence, justified by the US as a counter to drug trafficking, has been met with skepticism, especially following a lethal strike linked to Venezuela, which President Maduro claims threatens his government. Want More Context? 🔎

Last year, around 100 vessels suspected of drug trafficking evaded interception in the Atlantic, despite the Maritime Analysis Operations Centre's monitoring efforts. A notable raid on the MV Matthew resulted in the seizure of over 2.2 tonnes of cocaine, marking Ireland's largest drug bust, with eight crew members convicted and jailed for a total of 129 years. Want More Context? 🔎