What lies ahead for France?

Hello. As France reels from the collapse of its government, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier tendering his resignation today, our Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield warns that the crisis is far from over. We bring you the latest from New York on the hunt for the killer of UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, and look at why growing numbers of women in Sweden are leaving the workplace. Plus, dive into the origins of our fascination with lookalikes and doppelgangers.

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A French crisis that will not go away

President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to address the country on Thursday evening. Credit: Getty

France's Prime Minister Barnier tendered his resignation today, after being ousted by MPs in a no-confidence vote. But, as our Paris correspondent Hugh Schofield reports from the French capital, this is far worse than a normal political crisis. The National Assembly remains divided into three blocs, none of which is prepared to deal with the others. For many, the very future of the Fifth Republic institutions are in jeopardy. Hugh writes: "If Barnier – a moderate of the centre-right with a reputation for courtesy and compromise – was unable to pass a budget, then who else can?"

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The young Swedish women quitting work

Vilma Larsson is a self-proclaimed "soft girl". Credit: Vilma Larsson

Sweden has a global reputation for championing gender equality. But a social media trend that celebrates young women quitting work and embracing a "soft girl" lifestyle has sparked both surprise and division in the country. Business reporter Maddy Savage delves into what might be driving the trend.

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A police officer in Colorado has been forced to resort to childish means in pursuit of a suspect. The officer, in the city of Lone Tree, grabbed a child's bike to give chase after the man - wanted for felony theft - sped away on an electric scooter. He was later apprehended and charged, and the whole thing was caught on video.