World ‘President of the rich’ under strain as France lurches from crisis to crisis October 22, 2025 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com As Macron’s influence wanes and public apathy over short-lived govts. rises, the new Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, faces the daunting task of maintaining the balance between fiscal discipline and social stability Related posts: Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to halt foreign aid payments Israel Army says it has struck Hezbollah site in south Lebanon Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown Hamas hands over remains of two more hostages to Red Cross in Gaza, Israeli military says