French minister’s Playboy cover shoot sparks backlash | 5 things to know

The magazine’s French edition will feature Schiappa, dressed in attire and her 12-page interview discussing topics such as women’s rights and LGBT rights. French minister Marlene Schiappa has sparked controversy after appearing on the Playboy magazine cover. The magazine’s French edition will feature Schiappa, who describes herself as a “sapiosexual,” dressed in attire and her 12-page…

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Israeli cabinet approves funds for national guard under Ben-Gvir

Israel’s cabinet has voted to approve major budget cuts across ministries to fund a controversial “national guard” led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Netanyahu’s office said on Sunday that the cabinet approved the establishment of the force, but that a committee comprised of Israel’s existing security agencies would determine the guard’s authorities and whether…

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