A series of unusually well-timed financial bets tied to key moments in the recent U.S. conflict with Iran has triggered scrutiny from lawmakers and market experts, who are raising concerns about possible insider activity, reports the Guardian.[#item_full_content]

Paris agitators defy police orders, renew nationwide protests centered in Paris
Protesters in France are continuing to demonstrate in Paris and across the nation despite police prohibitions on gatherings in the capital. The Paris Police Prefecture
