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24-07-2025
- Politics
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The Macrons are suing Candace Owens over her claim that Brigitte Macron is a man: How we got here
The French president and first lady have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware over the far-right podcaster's 'verifiably false and devastating lies.' French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a lawsuit against Candace Owens over the far-right podcaster's repeated claims that France's first lady was born a man. In a 219-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons pointed to a March 2024 post on X in which Owens said that she would stake her 'entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man.' 'Since then Owens has used this false statement to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,' the lawsuit states. 'Owens disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favor of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers.' According to the lawsuit, Owens ignored multiple retraction requests. 'Rather than engage with the President and First Lady's attempts to set the record straight,' the suit states, Owens 'mocked them and used them as additional fodder for her frenzied fan base.' 'We gave her every opportunity to back away from these claims, but she refused,' the Macrons said in a statement. 'It is our earnest hope that this lawsuit will set the record straight and end this campaign of defamation once and for all.' What else does the lawsuit say? In an eight-part podcast series titled 'Becoming Brigitte,' Owens 'endorsed, repeated, and published a series of verifiably false and devastating lies' about the Macrons, according to the complaint. Among them: Brigitte Macron 'was born a man, stole another person's identity, and transitioned to become Brigitte.' The French president and first lady 'are blood relatives committing incest.' Emmanuel Macron was 'chosen to be the President of France as part of the CIA-operated MKUltra program or a similar mind-control program.' And the Macrons are 'committing forgery, fraud, and abuses of power to conceal these secrets.' 'These claims are demonstrably false, and Owens knew they were false when she published them. Yet, she published them anyway,' the lawsuit states. 'And the reason is clear: it is not the pursuit of truth, but the pursuit of fame.' The complaint alleges that Owens subjected the Macrons to a 'campaign of global humiliation,' arguing that the podcaster has attempted to monetize her defamatory claims by selling merchandise such as a T-shirt showing Brigitte Macron on a fake Time magazine 'Man of the Year' cover. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. What was Owens's response? On her podcast Wednesday, Owens was defiant, telling the audience she was being sued by 'the first lady man of France' while doubling down on her claims. 'If you need any more evidence that Brigitte Macron is definitely a man, it is just what is happening right now.' Owens said. 'The idea that you would file this lawsuit is all of the proof that you need.' 'Candace Owens is not shutting up,' her spokesperson said in a separate statement. 'This is a foreign government attacking the First Amendment rights of an American independent journalist.' Owens was formerly the communications director for the conservative activist organization Turning Point USA and gained notoriety as an outspoken commentator for the Daily Wire. Last year the website severed ties with Owens over a series of comments that were seen as antisemitic. Her YouTube channel, which streams her podcast, has more than 4.4 million subscribers. A similar case in France The lawsuit against Owens comes as the Macrons are pursuing a similar case in France. Last year, Brigitte Macron and her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, won a defamation suit against two women for spreading claims that she was born a male with his name and then took the name Brigitte when she transitioned to a woman. Last month a Paris appeals court overturned the ruling. Brigitte Macron and her brother have appealed that decision to France's highest court. In the U.S. case, the Macrons are being represented by Clare Locke, a law firm that served as co-counsel for Dominion Voting Systems in its historic $787 million settlement with Fox News in 2023 over the cable network's false claims about the 2020 election. A scandalous beginning Emmanuel Macron, 47, and Brigitte Macron, 72, have been married since 2007. They met in 1993, when Emmanuel was in high school and Brigitte was his drama teacher and a married mother of three. He was 15 years old — the age of consent in France — and she was 39. One of her daughters was his classmate. For his senior year, Emmanuel left to attend high school in Paris, but their affair continued, and he vowed to marry her. She later divorced her husband in 2006 and married Emmanuel the following year. Their unconventional relationship came into the global spotlight in 2017, when he became president. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Politics
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The Macrons are suing Candace Owens over her claim that Brigitte Macron is a man: How we got here
The French president and first lady have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware over the far-right podcaster's 'verifiably false and devastating lies.' French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a lawsuit against Candace Owens over the far-right podcaster's repeated claims that France's first lady was born a man. In a 219-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons pointed to a March 2024 post on X in which Owens said that she would stake her 'entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man.' 'Since then Owens has used this false statement to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,' the lawsuit states. 'Owens disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favor of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers.' According to the lawsuit, Owens ignored multiple retraction requests. 'Rather than engage with the President and First Lady's attempts to set the record straight,' the suit states, Owens 'mocked them and used them as additional fodder for her frenzied fan base.' 'We gave her every opportunity to back away from these claims, but she refused,' the Macrons said in a statement. 'It is our earnest hope that this lawsuit will set the record straight and end this campaign of defamation once and for all.' What else does the lawsuit say? In an eight-part podcast series titled 'Becoming Brigitte,' Owens 'endorsed, repeated, and published a series of verifiably false and devastating lies' about the Macrons, according to the complaint. Among them: Brigitte Macron 'was born a man, stole another person's identity, and transitioned to become Brigitte.' The French president and first lady 'are blood relatives committing incest.' Emmanuel Macron was 'chosen to be the President of France as part of the CIA-operated MKUltra program or a similar mind-control program.' And the Macrons are 'committing forgery, fraud, and abuses of power to conceal these secrets.' 'These claims are demonstrably false, and Owens knew they were false when she published them. Yet, she published them anyway,' the lawsuit states. 'And the reason is clear: it is not the pursuit of truth, but the pursuit of fame.' The complaint alleges that Owens subjected the Macrons to a 'campaign of global humiliation,' arguing that the podcaster has attempted to monetize her defamatory claims by selling merchandise such as a T-shirt showing Brigitte Macron on a fake Time magazine 'Man of the Year' cover. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. What was Owens's response? On her podcast Wednesday, Owens was defiant, telling the audience she was being sued by 'the first lady man of France' while doubling down on her claims. 'If you need any more evidence that Brigitte Macron is definitely a man, it is just what is happening right now.' Owens said. 'The idea that you would file this lawsuit is all of the proof that you need.' 'Candace Owens is not shutting up,' her spokesperson said in a separate statement. 'This is a foreign government attacking the First Amendment rights of an American independent journalist.' Owens was formerly the communications director for the conservative activist organization Turning Point USA and gained notoriety as an outspoken commentator for the Daily Wire. Last year the website severed ties with Owens over a series of comments that were seen as antisemitic. Her YouTube channel, which streams her podcast, has more than 4.4 million subscribers. A similar case in France The lawsuit against Owens comes as the Macrons are pursuing a similar case in France. Last year, Brigitte Macron and her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, won a defamation suit against two women for spreading claims that she was born a male with his name and then took the name Brigitte when she transitioned to a woman. Last month a Paris appeals court overturned the ruling. Brigitte Macron and her brother have appealed that decision to France's highest court. In the U.S. case, the Macrons are being represented by Clare Locke, a law firm that served as co-counsel for Dominion Voting Systems in its historic $787 million settlement with Fox News in 2023 over the cable network's false claims about the 2020 election. A scandalous beginning Emmanuel Macron, 47, and Brigitte Macron, 72, have been married since 2007. They met in 1993, when Emmanuel was in high school and Brigitte was his drama teacher and a married mother of three. He was 15 years old — the age of consent in France — and she was 39. One of her daughters was his classmate. For his senior year, Emmanuel left to attend high school in Paris, but their affair continued, and he vowed to marry her. She later divorced her husband in 2006 and married Emmanuel the following year. Their unconventional relationship came into the global spotlight in 2017, when he became president. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Politics
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The Macrons are suing Candace Owens over her claim that Brigitte Macron is a man: How we got here
The French president and first lady have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware over the far-right podcaster's 'verifiably false and devastating lies.' French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a lawsuit against Candace Owens over the far-right podcaster's repeated claims that France's first lady was born a man. In a 219-page lawsuit filed Wednesday in Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons pointed to a March 2024 post on X in which Owens said that she would stake her 'entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron is in fact a man.' 'Since then Owens has used this false statement to promote her independent platform, gain notoriety, and make money,' the lawsuit states. 'Owens disregarded all credible evidence disproving her claim in favor of platforming known conspiracy theorists and proven defamers.' According to the lawsuit, Owens ignored multiple retraction requests. 'Rather than engage with the President and First Lady's attempts to set the record straight,' the suit states, Owens 'mocked them and used them as additional fodder for her frenzied fan base.' 'We gave her every opportunity to back away from these claims, but she refused,' the Macrons said in a statement. 'It is our earnest hope that this lawsuit will set the record straight and end this campaign of defamation once and for all.' What else does the lawsuit say? In an eight-part podcast series titled 'Becoming Brigitte,' Owens 'endorsed, repeated, and published a series of verifiably false and devastating lies' about the Macrons, according to the complaint. Among them: Brigitte Macron 'was born a man, stole another person's identity, and transitioned to become Brigitte.' The French president and first lady 'are blood relatives committing incest.' Emmanuel Macron was 'chosen to be the President of France as part of the CIA-operated MKUltra program or a similar mind-control program.' And the Macrons are 'committing forgery, fraud, and abuses of power to conceal these secrets.' 'These claims are demonstrably false, and Owens knew they were false when she published them. Yet, she published them anyway,' the lawsuit states. 'And the reason is clear: it is not the pursuit of truth, but the pursuit of fame.' The complaint alleges that Owens subjected the Macrons to a 'campaign of global humiliation,' arguing that the podcaster has attempted to monetize her defamatory claims by selling merchandise such as a T-shirt showing Brigitte Macron on a fake Time magazine 'Man of the Year' cover. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. What was Owens's response? On her podcast Wednesday, Owens was defiant, telling the audience she was being sued by 'the first lady man of France' while doubling down on her claims. 'If you need any more evidence that Brigitte Macron is definitely a man, it is just what is happening right now.' Owens said. 'The idea that you would file this lawsuit is all of the proof that you need.' 'Candace Owens is not shutting up,' her spokesperson said in a separate statement. 'This is a foreign government attacking the First Amendment rights of an American independent journalist.' Owens was formerly the communications director for the conservative activist organization Turning Point USA and gained notoriety as an outspoken commentator for the Daily Wire. Last year the website severed ties with Owens over a series of comments that were seen as antisemitic. Her YouTube channel, which streams her podcast, has more than 4.4 million subscribers. A similar case in France The lawsuit against Owens comes as the Macrons are pursuing a similar case in France. Last year, Brigitte Macron and her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, won a defamation suit against two women for spreading claims that she was born a male with his name and then took the name Brigitte when she transitioned to a woman. Last month a Paris appeals court overturned the ruling. Brigitte Macron and her brother have appealed that decision to France's highest court. In the U.S. case, the Macrons are being represented by Clare Locke, a law firm that served as co-counsel for Dominion Voting Systems in its historic $787 million settlement with Fox News in 2023 over the cable network's false claims about the 2020 election. A scandalous beginning Emmanuel Macron, 47, and Brigitte Macron, 72, have been married since 2007. They met in 1993, when Emmanuel was in high school and Brigitte was his drama teacher and a married mother of three. He was 15 years old — the age of consent in France — and she was 39. One of her daughters was his classmate. For his senior year, Emmanuel left to attend high school in Paris, but their affair continued, and he vowed to marry her. She later divorced her husband in 2006 and married Emmanuel the following year. Their unconventional relationship came into the global spotlight in 2017, when he became president.
India.com
20-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Who Wins A One-Off Final Between India's 2011 World Cup XI And The 2023 World Cup Final XI?
photoDetails english Updated:Jul 20, 2025, 06:00 PM IST The Ultimate Clash: 2011 vs. 2023 Indian World Cup XIs 1 / 12 Imagine a hypothetical one-off final between two of India's most formidable World Cup squads: the triumphant 2011 champions and the valiant 2023 finalists. Who would emerge victorious in this dream encounter? Let's break down the head-to-head battles, player by player. Opening Salvo: Virender Sehwag (2011) vs. Rohit Sharma (2023) 2 / 12 In a battle of aggressive openers, Rohit Sharma emerges as the winner. His consistent big-hitting and captaincy in 2023 give him the edge. Remember, this is a point of view, and your choices might differ! Sachin Tendulkar (2011) vs. Shubman Gill (2023) 3 / 12 The legendary Sachin Tendulkar takes this round against the promising Shubman Gill. Tendulkar's unparalleled experience and World Cup form in 2011 make him the chosen victor here. It's all about perspective! Anchor vs. Aggressor: Gautam Gambhir (2011) vs. Virat Kohli (2023) 4 / 12 Virat Kohli's dominant 2023 World Cup performance, blending aggression with consistency, sees him win against Gautam Gambhir. Despite GG winning the cup for India, Virat is a legend and even won the Man of the tournament that edition. Middle Order Power: Virat Kohli (2011) vs. Shreyas Iyer (2023) 5 / 12 Shreyas Iyer's explosive hitting and crucial middle-order contributions in 2023 give him the nod over 2011's developing Virat Kohli. All-Round Brilliance: Yuvraj Singh (2011) vs. KL Rahul (2023) 6 / 12 Yuvraj Singh's incredible all-round performance in 2011, with both bat and ball, makes him the winner against KL Rahul. The Finishers: MS Dhoni (2011) vs. Suryakumar Yadav (2023) 7 / 12 MS Dhoni's legendary finishing prowess and calm demeanor in 2011 secure his win over Suryakumar Yadav. This is a hypothetical scenario, and individual choices can vary. All Rounders : Suresh Raina & Ravindra Jadeja (2011) vs. Ravindra Jadeja (2023) 8 / 12 This battle of all-rounders is deemed equal, with the collective impact of Raina and Jadeja from 2011 balancing out the individual brilliance of 2023's Ravindra Jadeja. Off-Spin vs. Wrist-Spin: Harbhajan Singh (2011) vs. Kuldeep Yadav (2023) 9 / 12 Harbhajan Singh's experience and wicket-taking ability in 2011 see him win against Kuldeep Yadav. Pace Spearheads: Zaheer Khan (2011) vs. Mohammed Shami (2023) 10 / 12 Zaheer Khan's masterful swing and leadership of the pace attack in 2011 make him the winner against Mohammed Shami. Your perspective may lead to a different choice! The Workhorses: Munaf Patel (2011) vs. Jasprit Bumrah (2023) 11 / 12 Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional pace, accuracy, and wicket-taking ability in 2023 make him the clear winner over Munaf Patel. This is one person's view, and you might have your own. The X-Factor: Sreesanth (2011) vs. Mohammed Siraj (2023) 12 / 12 Mohammed Siraj's fiery spells and improved consistency in 2023 give him the victory over Sreesanth. Ultimately, these comparisons are subjective and open to debate among cricket fans!
Economic Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan admits he had a major breakdown after divorce from first wife Reena. 'Was trying to kill myself'
A Tumultuous Chapter Behind Closed Doors Alcoholism And Emotional Collapse Unbroken Respect Amid Separation Second Marriage And Present Life Current Relationship With Gauri Spratt Return To The Silver Screen Known to millions as Bollywood's 'Mr. Perfectionist', Aamir Khan has long been admired for his on-screen brilliance and flawless performances. However, the celebrated actor recently opened up in an emotional interview with The Lallantop, revealing that his personal life, particularly during his first divorce, was far from ideal. Contrary to the calm demeanor he maintained in public, Aamir shared that he was emotionally shattered after his separation from Reena Dutta, his first separation came shortly after the release of their first joint venture, Lagaan, in 2002. Though they put on a composed front for the media, the split deeply affected Aamir. He turned to alcohol during this period of turmoil, developing an unhealthy dependency that lasted nearly a year and a half. Isolating himself from friends and the film industry, he distanced himself from acting and withdrew from all public engagements. In the same year that he stepped away from cinema, a popular publication ironically titled him 'Man of the Year,' a label that felt hollow amid his personal candidly recalled that on the evening of his separation, he downed an entire bottle of alcohol, and from that night onward, his drinking became a daily escape. It wasn't mere indulgence—it was self-destructive. He confessed that he didn't sleep during this period, often blacking out from excessive consumption. His emotional turmoil led him to a point where he was unconsciously trying to end his own life, revealing the extent of his internal earlier interviews, including one on Koffee with Karan, Aamir reflected on his 16-year-long marriage to Reena Dutta. He described the divorce as traumatic not just for them, but also for their families. However, despite the end of their marital bond, he emphasized that they continued to hold mutual love and respect, navigating their split with grace and parting ways with Reena, Aamir married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005. The couple welcomed their son, Azad, and shared 16 years of marriage before separating in 2021. Despite the second divorce, Aamir continues to maintain a warm and respectful relationship with both Reena and Kiran, co-parenting their children with maturity and is now romantically involved with Gauri Spratt, a longtime friend he has known for over two decades. Gauri, who hails from Bengaluru, is connected to Aamir Khan Films and holds academic qualifications in fashion, photography, and styling from the University of Arts in London. Her multicultural roots stem from a Tamilian mother and an Irish father. She is also a single parent to a six-year-old son. Although Aamir and Gauri have shared a long friendship, their bond only recently transformed into a romantic the professional front, Aamir Khan made a powerful comeback with Sitaare Zameen Par , a spiritual follow-up to the acclaimed Taare Zameen Par. The film has been a commercial success, collecting over ₹147 crore worldwide, marking his return to cinema with significant impact.
