EU external relations, diplomacy, and security
Hundreds of Iranian protesters gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, brandishing the pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag in a powerful display against Tehran’s government. The demonstration preceded Iran’s opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Germany and France have abandoned their joint next-generation fighter jet program after seven years of failed negotiations. The €100 billion Future Combat Air System was meant to guarantee European military independence through 2040.
The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year sent shockwaves across the archipelago early Thursday morning. One-metre tsunami waves crashed into nearby coasts as officials scrambled to assess the damage.
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska could become the first qualifier to win the French Open, while Russia’s Mirra Andreeva aims to be the youngest champion in 33 years. Saturday’s final at Roland Garros guarantees a historic outcome.
A Serbian member of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon has been killed in a mortar attack near the southeastern town of Marjayoun. The incident early Thursday morning highlights the persistent dangers facing international troops deployed in the volatile region.
The Pope launched his official seven-day tour of Spain with strong words of approval for the nation’s stance on peace and migration. He singled out the country’s humanitarian efforts as an example for other European nations.
A surveillance camera has captured a brutal assault by an Israeli soldier and settlers on two Palestinian men in the occupied West Bank. The footage has emerged as tensions continue to escalate in the region.
Hundreds of thousands flee homes in South Sudan’s Jonglei State in what UN officials call one of the worst displacement crises in years. The emergency compounds global hunger challenges as Middle East conflicts and unequal food distribution leave millions vulnerable.
The UN launched a $331.5 million emergency appeal for Lebanon on Friday as three months of deadly violence push 1.4 million people into crisis. The funding would support basic services for a population already devastated by years of economic collapse.
International diplomats, scientists, and ocean advocates gathered at New York’s Explorers Club to discuss the World Ocean Assessment, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced scientific research and global cooperation to address critical marine environmental challenges.
