Ally Thibault

The World Intern

Ally Thibault is an intern for The World.

Twitter’s role in social protests was a surprise to co-founder Biz Stone

Environment

Twitter co-founder Biz Stone recounts how the social network he helped create started as just a fun product, but then became a platform for protest organizers worldwide and a global defender of free speech.

Twitter’s role in social protests was a surprise to co-founder Biz Stone

Environment
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Beijing’s thriving graffiti culture may surprise you

Arts, Culture & Media
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Beijing’s thriving graffiti culture may surprise you

Arts, Culture & Media

Gabriel García Márquez influenced writers and readers all over the world

Arts, Culture & Media

Gabriel García Márquez influenced writers and readers all over the world

Arts, Culture & Media

Legendary writer Gabriel García Márquez put Latin America and magic realism on the literary map with his influential novels. From style to content, he is beloved by writers and readers around the globe.

Venezuela’s opposition gets talks with the government — on national TV

Global Politics

After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing. After two months of deadly protests in his country’s streets, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro held talks yesterday with opposition leaders. Venezuela has been plagued by high inflation, shortages of basic goods, and rising crime rates. BBC journalist Daniel Padro spoke about the significance of the talks and how Venezuela is gradually changing.

France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen, center, prepares to cast her ballot at a polling station during the first round of the French mayoral elections in Henin Beaumont, Northern France, March 23, 2014.

French voters toss out the status quo in local elections

Global Politics

French elections this past weekend have shaken up the political system. A prime minister resigned, a woman-immigrant was elected mayor of Paris for the first time, and a far-right fringe party may be gaining some serious traction among voters.

Looking for a slick new ride? Italy’s government has got a deal for you

Many Italians are unhappy that their politicians have been carted around in high-end cars, including Jaguars and Maseratis. In an effort to curb government excess, the Italian government has started to auction off its officials’ fancy rides.

Looking for a slick new ride? Italy’s government has got a deal for you

Many Italians are unhappy that their politicians have been carted around in high-end cars, including Jaguars and Maseratis. In an effort to curb government excess, the Italian government has started to auction off its officials’ fancy rides.