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By Adam Nossiter Reporting from Paris The one-on-one duel that has shaped French political life for nearly a decade ratcheted up a notch last week, with the far-right leader Marine Le Pen claiming ...

Speaking at the press conference, Shapiro said, “We cannot settle policy disputes with violence.” He emphasized the seriousness of the case and urged the public to share any information by contacting ...

“If you can’t afford to be as generous this year, try to prioritize the people in your life that truly go above and beyond to help you.” (Pro tip from Meier: Tipping is usually done in the first three ...

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Start your Independent Premium subscription today. China says it has discovered the world’s largest known deposit of gold, estimated to be worth over $80bn (£63bn). The deposit at the Wangu ...