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A Ukrainian Soldier Lost His Sight in War. Now He Hopes to See His Children Again
Ukrainian soldier Mykola Kasiuk, blinded by a land mine, hopes surgery may restore enough vision to see his children again.
One Killed, Four Injured in Drive-By Shooting Near Paris
A shooting in Trappes, west of Paris, left one person dead and at least four injured; a suspect was arrested.
Widespread Protests in France Could Lead to an Economic and Political Crisis
Steve Forbes argues France’s protests reflect economic mismanagement and political instability, warning that fiscal risks could threaten Europe’s wider economy
Russia Uses AI to Amplify Election Influence Campaigns, U.S. Officials Say
U.S. officials say Moscow uses AI to accelerate election disinformation, weaken trust in institutions, and reduce support for Ukraine.
Shamonda-Like Virus Detected in French Animals; No Human Case Reported
France has reported animal infections with Shamonda-like virus, but available health information says no human infection has been documented.
Get Back on Your Plane’: Iran Reportedly Snubs Asim Munir After He Delivers Trump’s Ultimatum
Reports say Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir faced a reception in Tehran while conveying a U.S. message about nuclear negotiations
Clean Bandit, Sean Paul and Anne-Marie’s “Rockabye” Turns 10
A decade after release, “Rockabye” remains a hit, spending nine weeks atop UK charts and reaching number one in over 28 countries.
France to Deploy Troops for Planned Protests After Riots and Looting
France will deploy troops alongside police for Saturday’s protests after rioting and looting in Paris and cities prompted a security overhaul.
Merz Says the U.S. Is No Longer Funding Ukraine’s Defense
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says European allies now fund Ukraine’s defense without Washington’s financial contribution, warning against underestimating Russia’s threat.
AfD’s Alice Weidel to Unveil Plan to Reshape the EU
Alice Weidel will present AfD proposals to curb EU institutions, replace Parliament elections with delegates and reduce the bloc’s budget.
South Korea’s Military Chief Orders Firm Response After North Korean Border Threats
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs chairman Jin Yong-sung ordered a response if North Korea uses Seoul’s defensive measures to justify provocations.
Zelenskyy Meets US Envoy as Tensions With Trump Mount
Zelenskyy met US envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo as tensions with Trump escalated over arms, intelligence restrictions and Russia policy.
Rubio Denies US Paused Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine, Urges Zelensky to Focus on Peace
Rubio denies a pause in US intelligence sharing with Ukraine and urges Zelensky to focus on ending Russia’s war.
Six Migrants, Including Infant, Killed in Speedboat Collision Near Lesbos
Six migrants, including an infant, died after their speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel and overturned off Lesbos.
Russia Claims Eight More Ukrainian Settlements; Kyiv Disputes Claims
Moscow says it captured eight settlements, including Dobropillia; Kyiv disputes the claims and says its forces still hold the town.
Drone Alerts Halt Flights at Moscow Airports Again
Moscow’s four airports halted flights amid overnight drone alerts, diverting more than 20 incoming aircraft before operations resumed before dawn.
Ukraine Says It Struck Russian Railway Bridge and Military Supply Sites
Ukraine says it struck a railway bridge in Bryansk and logistics sites, including depots and drone command post in Donetsk.
Russia Returns to G20 Table in Bangkok on U.S. Invitation That Angers Europe
Anton Siluanov’s attendance at Bangkok G20, following a U.S. invitation, has fueled European criticism and exposed allied divisions over Moscow.
Zelenskyy Praises ‘Real Leaders’ in Europe as His Strained Relationship With Trump Overshadows EU Summit
Zelenskyy praised Europe’s “real leaders” at a Brussels summit, as tensions with Trump over Ukraine policy and oil strikes intensified.
Chinese Cars in Norway Stored Military Exercise Footage and Access Codes
Norwegian troops found rented Chinese-made cars had stored footage of exercises, travel routes, and gate access codes, raising security concerns.
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