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World - / Jun 12, 2026 - YouTuber Ben Phillips reports gunpoint robbery as French police arrest five suspects - YouTuber Ben Phillips narrowly escaped a terrifying ordeal in Cannes, France, when armed robbers stormed his luxury villa. The intruders, who allegedly demanded money and a safe, stole valuables worth approximately £1.4 million. Phillips recounted how a gun jammed when pointed at him, allowing his escape. French authorities have since arrested five suspects in connection with the brazen heist.

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World - / Jun 12, 2026 - Political philosopher quote of the day: 'Since love and fear can hardly exist together...' — Niccolò Machiavelli - Machiavelli's renowned adage about being 'feared rather than loved,' from his 16th-century work The Prince, endures as a pivotal notion in today's political dialogue. He posited that while fear can maintain order, it must be balanced with caution to avoid transformation into hatred.

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