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Why French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is now in jail | About That

Why French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy is now in jail | About That

How does a former French president end up behind bars in the isolation wing of a Paris prison? Andrew Chang explains the key charge against Nicolas Sarkozy that led to a criminal conspiracy conviction by breaking down his relationship to Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and why despite the guilty verdict — he’s currently presumed innocent.

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U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter
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January 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military said Tuesday it carried out strikes against…

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What's next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran
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January 9, 2026

What’s next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to find a way out…

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U.S. House votes to curb Trump's war powers in bipartisan rebuke
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January 9, 2026

U.S. House votes to curb Trump’s war powers in bipartisan rebuke

The U.S. House of Representatives for the first time on…

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Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it 'American wish list'
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January 9, 2026

Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it ‘American wish list’

Oil prices down 10%, major currencies strengthen amid optimism of…

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Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be 'extraordinarily' difficult
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January 9, 2026

Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships…

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Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
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January 9, 2026

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

What to know about the conflict in the Middle East…

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Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue
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January 9, 2026

Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade ​of Iranian ports will continue

U.S. President Donald Trump says he is extending the ceasefire…

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Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end
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January 9, 2026

Trump offers mixed messages and contrasting outlooks about war in Iran as ceasefire set to end

U.S. President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the…

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Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of 'armed piracy' amid dueling blockades
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January 9, 2026

Iran vows retaliation after accusing U.S. of ‘armed piracy’ amid dueling blockades

Iran’s top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya, accused ‌the U.S….

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