Nigeria’s NDLEA arrested 101‑year‑old Esther Ogunmabo for selling cannabis, released her on bail, and reported anti‑drug seizures including a boat interception in Akwa Ibom and containers from Thailand.
Leaders of NATO and the European Commission warned that Russia is becoming increasingly reckless and vowed to respond to the «new norm».
US Finance Minister Scott Bessent says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian energy sites are causing a global energy crisis.
Ukraine alerts ICAO and airlines that Russian airspace is increasingly unsafe due to heightened military activity, urging avoidance and highlighting self‑defence rights under the UN Charter.
Spanish opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses PM Pedro Sánchez of defending Morocco over Spain amid migration crisis report.
The Netherlands moved 86 tonnes of gold from the US and Canada to London due to geopolitical tensions, DNB reported.
Since March, the rial has lost about 60% of its value against the dollar, or 63% by another estimate.
King Felipe VI praised Ceuta and pledged support amid a migration crisis, while debates continue over his potential visit to the autonomous city.
George Clooney criticizes US leadership, calls the government a kakistocracy, and reflects on media ownership and the need for decency ahead of the November midterm elections.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani warns that Russia may try to influence Italy’s 2027 elections, calling it an issue for the entire EU, and rejects claims labeling a right‑wing leader as a ‘Trojan horse’ for Moscow.
