Matthew Dalton
@daltonian.bsky.social
Paris correspondent with The Wall Street Journal. I write about climate change, France, Europe, other stuff that’s interesting…. Opinions reflect the official position of the voices in my head.
https://www.wsj.com/news/author/matthew-dalton
https://www.wsj.com/news/author/matthew-dalton
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No #F24Debate this Thursday due to strike action against austerity. Thanks for your understanding.
Coverage of protests in France and the left's call for a so-called #TaxeZucman in special edition w/ Camille Knight & @daltonian.bsky.social at 6:30pm Paris time
Coverage of protests in France and the left's call for a so-called #TaxeZucman in special edition w/ Camille Knight & @daltonian.bsky.social at 6:30pm Paris time
Live: France braces for mass protests, strikes over budget cuts
Live: France braces for mass protests, strikes over budget cuts
More than 250 demonstrations are set to take place across France today, paralysing public transport and shutting down schools. In a show of anger over looming budget cuts, unions from multiples sectors are demanding more spending on public services, higher taxes on the rich and the reversal of a widely-opposed state pension reform. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
f24.my
September 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
No #F24Debate this Thursday due to strike action against austerity. Thanks for your understanding.
Coverage of protests in France and the left's call for a so-called #TaxeZucman in special edition w/ Camille Knight & @daltonian.bsky.social at 6:30pm Paris time
Coverage of protests in France and the left's call for a so-called #TaxeZucman in special edition w/ Camille Knight & @daltonian.bsky.social at 6:30pm Paris time
Scoop: Before going on leave, ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan was preparing arrest warrants for two far-right Israeli cabinent members, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, over their role in expanding West Bank settlements. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
Exclusive | ICC Top Prosecutor Was Preparing Arrest Warrants for Far-Right Israeli Politicians
The court investigated Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir over West Bank settlements before Karim Khan took leave because of sexual-assault allegations against him.
www.wsj.com
May 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Scoop: Before going on leave, ICC top prosecutor Karim Khan was preparing arrest warrants for two far-right Israeli cabinent members, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, over their role in expanding West Bank settlements. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
My investigation of the International Criminal Court, the allegations of sexual assault facing chief prosecutor Karim Khan and the link to his decision to seek an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. (free link 👇) www.wsj.com/world/middle...
ICC Set Plan to Charge Netanyahu Just After Prosecutor Was Accused of Sexual Assault
The bold step to pursue the Israeli leader for war crimes built support at the international court for prosecutor Karim Khan as allegations of sexual abuse were surfacing. Khan denies any misconduct.
www.wsj.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My investigation of the International Criminal Court, the allegations of sexual assault facing chief prosecutor Karim Khan and the link to his decision to seek an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. (free link 👇) www.wsj.com/world/middle...
BP, the oil company that once aimed to lead the shift to renewable energy, is now on board with President Trump’s mantra of “drill, baby, drill.” “We’re pretty tightly aligned with the president,” CEO Murray Auchincloss told me. www.wsj.com/business/ear...
BP Plans to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ in the U.S.
The energy giant pledged to boost U.S. production as it reported a fall in profit and cut its quarterly buyback.
www.wsj.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:12 PM
BP, the oil company that once aimed to lead the shift to renewable energy, is now on board with President Trump’s mantra of “drill, baby, drill.” “We’re pretty tightly aligned with the president,” CEO Murray Auchincloss told me. www.wsj.com/business/ear...
*Greenland clears its throat* “Supporting Ukraine is also about sending a clear message … that America will not appease or condone the violent conquest of the weak by the strong.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/o...
Opinion | I’m a Republican Who Still Supports Ukraine. America Must Not Give In to Putin.
The administration must be crystal clear that we are aligned with democracy, free markets and the rule of law.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
*Greenland clears its throat* “Supporting Ukraine is also about sending a clear message … that America will not appease or condone the violent conquest of the weak by the strong.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/31/o...
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Unbelievable news.
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
February 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Unbelievable news.
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Pancreatic is one of the deadliest cancers.
New paper shows personalized mRNA vaccines can induce durable T cells that attack pancreatic cancer, with 75% of patients cancer free at three years—far, far better than standard of care.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Big Parking is trying to torpedo NYC’s congestion pricing
One of President Trump's anti-congestion pricing mouthpieces has a notable conflict of interest: Her husband owns more than a dozen parking garages in the very part of Manhattan where driving has been reduced by the toll.
Parking? Lots! Trump Aide on Anti-Congestion Toll Push is Married to Manhattan Garage Magnate - Streetsblog New York City
One of President Trump’s anti-congestion pricing mouthpieces has a notable conflict of interest: her husband owns more than a dozen parking garages in the very part of Manhattan where driving has…
buff.ly
February 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Big Parking is trying to torpedo NYC’s congestion pricing
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An observation: I’m reasonably sure the FBI’s only ever had Republican directors.
@vermontgmg.bsky.social please correct me if I’m wrong
@vermontgmg.bsky.social please correct me if I’m wrong
Republicans welcomed Kash Patel's confirmation, seeing him as someone who can fix the FBI's alleged targeting of conservatives in recent years.
Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau
Republicans welcomed Kash Patel's confirmation, seeing him as someone who can fix the FBI's alleged targeting of conservatives in recent years.
www.npr.org
February 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
An observation: I’m reasonably sure the FBI’s only ever had Republican directors.
@vermontgmg.bsky.social please correct me if I’m wrong
@vermontgmg.bsky.social please correct me if I’m wrong
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The biggest story in the country right now is how many lawsuits DOJ is losing trying to defend Musk and Trump. I've never seen so many courts, so clearly outraged at the federal government. The latest one, blocks cuts at HHS and FDA.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
February 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The biggest story in the country right now is how many lawsuits DOJ is losing trying to defend Musk and Trump. I've never seen so many courts, so clearly outraged at the federal government. The latest one, blocks cuts at HHS and FDA.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
Visit www.democracydocket.com to stay informed.
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“Oh, did a sportsball happen?” I whisper smugly from my vantage point on a distant cliff, the sounds of celebration in the village far below just barely audible over the lonely wind whipping my tattered cloak
February 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
“Oh, did a sportsball happen?” I whisper smugly from my vantage point on a distant cliff, the sounds of celebration in the village far below just barely audible over the lonely wind whipping my tattered cloak
Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating of any president at inauguration of the post-war era: news.gallup.com/poll/655955/...
Trump's Inaugural Approval Rating Is Historically Low Again
Trump's initial job approval rating is similar to what it was at the start of his first term, reaffirming his position as the lowest-rated new president since 1953.
news.gallup.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Donald Trump has the lowest approval rating of any president at inauguration of the post-war era: news.gallup.com/poll/655955/...
When police identified dozens of men suspected of raping Gisele Pelicot, they found two were already in prison for rape and assault against their ex-girlfriends. The 51 accused were called Mr. Everyman, but the trial has revealed a different reality. www.wsj.com/world/europe...
The Troubled, Violent Lives of the Men Accused of Raping Gisèle Pelicot
Some dubbed those on trial as “Mr. Everyman,” but more complicated portraits have emerged during the trial.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:03 PM
When police identified dozens of men suspected of raping Gisele Pelicot, they found two were already in prison for rape and assault against their ex-girlfriends. The 51 accused were called Mr. Everyman, but the trial has revealed a different reality. www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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My response for my client @oliviaoftroye.com to President Trump's nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation (#FBI) #KashPatel's threat of a forthcoming defamation lawsuit.
#RightBackAtYa
#RightBackAtYa
December 6, 2024 at 9:47 PM
My response for my client @oliviaoftroye.com to President Trump's nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau Of Investigation (#FBI) #KashPatel's threat of a forthcoming defamation lawsuit.
#RightBackAtYa
#RightBackAtYa
"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” misattributed to Lenin but it sure does fit!
December 8, 2024 at 7:45 PM
"There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” misattributed to Lenin but it sure does fit!
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Still the finest bit of analysis on the Middle East, in French and a good three decades old
youtu.be/WjwNAt1nek8?...
youtu.be/WjwNAt1nek8?...
Les Inconnus - La situation au Moyen Orient
YouTube video by Éditions Tallandier
youtu.be
December 8, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Still the finest bit of analysis on the Middle East, in French and a good three decades old
youtu.be/WjwNAt1nek8?...
youtu.be/WjwNAt1nek8?...
NEW: After the ICC warrant against Netanyahu landed in home stretch of Lebanon ceasefire talks, France and Israel confidentially negotiated a statement that cast doubt on whether he would be arrested to preserve the ceasefire, U.S., French and Israeli officials said. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
How the Lebanon Cease-Fire Was Saved After an ICC Warrant Nearly Upended It
A series of top-level diplomatic maneuvers preserved France’s pivotal role in monitoring the cease-fire.
www.wsj.com
December 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM
NEW: After the ICC warrant against Netanyahu landed in home stretch of Lebanon ceasefire talks, France and Israel confidentially negotiated a statement that cast doubt on whether he would be arrested to preserve the ceasefire, U.S., French and Israeli officials said. www.wsj.com/world/middle...
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This is, technically, a sandwich.
December 1, 2024 at 5:51 PM
This is, technically, a sandwich.
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Fascinating, the unusually — almost inexplicably — warm temperatures seen in 2023 (and 2024?) have been partly explained: a reduction in sulfur emissions from ships has significantly reduced aerosols, allowing more sunlight to the reach the earth.
‼️ Finally out ‼️
esd.copernicus.org/articles/15/...
Our work exploring the impact of changes in shipping emissions on 2023 temperatures is now published on ESD. We used the CESM2 LENS and performed new simulations including changes in SOx, unlike the originals. Here are our findings 🧵
esd.copernicus.org/articles/15/...
Our work exploring the impact of changes in shipping emissions on 2023 temperatures is now published on ESD. We used the CESM2 LENS and performed new simulations including changes in SOx, unlike the originals. Here are our findings 🧵
Modeling 2020 regulatory changes in international shipping emissions helps explain anomalous 2023 warming
Abstract. The summer of 2023 saw an anomalous increase in temperatures even when considering the ongoing greenhouse-gas-driven warming trend. Here we demonstrate that regulatory changes to sulfate emi...
esd.copernicus.org
November 28, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Fascinating, the unusually — almost inexplicably — warm temperatures seen in 2023 (and 2024?) have been partly explained: a reduction in sulfur emissions from ships has significantly reduced aerosols, allowing more sunlight to the reach the earth.
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Thanks for the interview @dalton.bsky.social !
France’s position is at odds with the ICC, which said last month when Mongolia didn’t arrest Putin during his Sept. visit: States “are duty-bound to arrest and surrender individuals subject to ICC warrants, regardless of official position or nationality.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
France Casts Doubt on Arresting Netanyahu Under ICC Warrant
The French foreign ministry suggested that Netanyahu may have immunity from arrest because Israel isn’t a signatory to the court’s founding treaty.
www.wsj.com
November 28, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Thanks for the interview @dalton.bsky.social !
France’s position is at odds with the ICC, which said last month when Mongolia didn’t arrest Putin during his Sept. visit: States “are duty-bound to arrest and surrender individuals subject to ICC warrants, regardless of official position or nationality.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
France Casts Doubt on Arresting Netanyahu Under ICC Warrant
The French foreign ministry suggested that Netanyahu may have immunity from arrest because Israel isn’t a signatory to the court’s founding treaty.
www.wsj.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM
France’s position is at odds with the ICC, which said last month when Mongolia didn’t arrest Putin during his Sept. visit: States “are duty-bound to arrest and surrender individuals subject to ICC warrants, regardless of official position or nationality.” www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Germany has fallen.
November 26, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Germany has fallen.
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OMG this story is incredible @susandominus.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/m...
An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice
Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:15 PM
OMG this story is incredible @susandominus.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/m...
This is the National S’more Research Center of Azerbaijan. It is a naturally burning fire fueled by underground gas deposits, used to be a Zoroastrian holy site.
November 25, 2024 at 7:02 PM
This is the National S’more Research Center of Azerbaijan. It is a naturally burning fire fueled by underground gas deposits, used to be a Zoroastrian holy site.