In today’s top stories: A deadly attack near the Eiffel Tower, escalating conflict in Gaza, Massachusetts considers psychedelic legalization, a missing finger prompts a lawsuit against a major restaurant chain, and the festive Lancaster Celebration of Lights.
American political science lecturer Paul Chambers was arrested in Thailand for allegedly insulting the monarchy and violating computer laws. His wife and U.S. officials express concern over potential threats to academic freedom and free speech.
President-elect Donald Trumpโs choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known critic of vaccine mandates, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services has stirred controversy. As Kennedyโs nomination heads for Senate review, public health experts and lawmakers clash over the implications for U.S. health policy.