A new book claims Brigitte Macron’s viral slap happened after she saw flirtatious messages from an Iranian actress on President Emmanuel Macron’s phone. Journalist Florian Tardif says the couple argued intensely during a flight in Vietnam, turning into a public moment when Brigitte reacted. Macron’s team denies the story, calling the account false.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has received 287 nominations, with Donald Trump reportedly among the candidates. The committee is also said to be closely watching the situation around jailed laureate Narges Mohammadi. US Senator Lisa Murkowski and Danish lawmaker Aaja Chemnitz are among others considered, with the winner set to be announced on October 9.
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