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Your daily horoscope: January 20, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY This could be and should be the year when you make that breakthrough you have been dreaming of for so long. With dynamic Mars on your side you won’t be slow to take advantage of what the universe has to offer – and that’s lots! ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you make a special effort on the work front today you will make a big impression on employers and senior colleagues. Mars in the career area of your chart gives you that competitive edge that people in positions of power want to see. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If you get the chance to travel over the next few days you must take it. There is a real possibility that you could end up some place that enchants you to such a degree that you don’t want to leave. Maybe one day you’ll retire there. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You will be so on top of your game today that your rivals won’t stand a chance. There is also a very real possibility that you will come into money – but if you do be smart and keep it ...

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French Government to Resign: A Caretaker Transition Amid Political Turmoil

 

French President Emmanuel Macron is poised to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government by the end of the day. This move comes after an inconclusive snap election, but the current administration will remain in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is appointed. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Caretaker Government: Attal’s government will continue to handle emergency situations and manage current affairs in the euro zone’s second-largest economy. However, they won’t be able to propose new legislation or make significant changes. Notably, this caretaker government will oversee the smooth running of the upcoming Olympics, scheduled to begin on July 26.

  2. Left-Wing Struggles: Left-wing parties are embroiled in a bitter dispute over who should be the next prime minister. The New Popular Front (NFP), an alliance of socialists, Greens, and communists, unexpectedly topped the vote in the recent snap election. However, tensions persist over forming a left-wing government.

  3. Mainstream Alliance: President Macron has called for mainstream parties to forge an alliance, potentially including elements of the NFP but excluding France Unbowed. The urgency to find a solution is high, as Communist party leader Fabien Roussel warns of a potential “shipwreck” if consensus isn’t reached.

In summary, France faces a delicate political landscape as it navigates this caretaker transition. The fate of the next government remains uncertain, and all eyes are on the negotiations between competing factions. Stay tuned for further developments.


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