Le Pen ally calls for review of Ukraine aid: France cannot fund war indefinitely
National Rally co-leader Jordan Bardella says France cannot fund Ukraine indefinitely without guarantees as the party eyes the next presidential election.
Qatar calls on Gulf states to seek greater security autonomy
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson says Gulf nations must seek greater security autonomy, noting that reliance on the U.S. is no longer sufficient.
UN warns: El Niño could be strongest in four decades
UN warns El Niño may become the strongest in four decades, with extreme global weather risks ahead.
FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino
Sky News previously reported that as early as June, there were plans to secure up to $4.2 billion from private investors by October.
Scientists unravel mysteries of the splash-free urinal and primate kisses: Ig Nobel Prize winners
Ig Nobel Prizes awarded in Switzerland for first time, honoring splash-free urinals, primate kisses, and social class candy theft.
Syria begins destroying remnants of Assad’s chemical weapons program — first since 2014
Syria has started destroying remnants of Bashar al-Assad’s secret chemical‑weapons programme, the first such effort since 2014, with OPCW confirming the destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
Meloni’s government to become Italy’s longest-lasting since WWII
With FdI consistently leading in opinion polls, Meloni appears on track to repeat her 2022 election victory.
Donald Trump called Spain a ‘ruined country’ over the Ceuta crisis
I have had my own problems with Spain because it is not behaving very well regarding NATO.
Burnham and Macron discuss UK’s drive to get closer to Europe
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed Britain’s push for closer ties with the EU and the potential impact of the EU’s Made in Europe procurement initiative.
Reuters: U.S. economic pressure begins to take toll on Iran amid sanctions and blockade
U.S. sanctions and a blockade are tightening economic pressure on Iran, driving down the rial, shrinking gasoline reserves and complicating trade, while Tehran warns of possible military escalation.