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Director James Gray, promoting his new film 'Paper Tiger', said he does not want to preach politics to audiences, arguing that 'art is not Sunday school'. His comments frame the film as a work that explores themes without delivering moral or political lessons, a stance that resonates in ongoing debates about whether filmmakers should openly advocate political views through their work.

President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will send soldiers and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect Yanbu's critical oil-export facilities from Houthi attacks. He also did not rule out an additional deployment of French Air Force fighter jets, marking a significant expansion of France's military role in the region.

Saudi Aramco scientists have contributed to IPCC climate reports, the UN assessments that shape global climate policy. Reporting by the Guardian highlights how oil company researchers ended up with roles in the world's most influential climate science documents, raising questions about conflicts of interest and industry influence over the scientific consensus on fossil fuels and global warming.