Mexico City ground to a halt Tuesday as thousands of teachers blocked the main route to Azteca Stadium, just days before the venue hosts the 2026 World Cup opening match. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the timing a deliberate provocation.
European drug markets are becoming increasingly dangerous as criminal networks produce more potent substances and exploit new smuggling routes. A new EU report reveals cocaine purity at street level has nearly doubled in a decade while traffickers diversify beyond traditional corridors.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes Tuesday after a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Tehran while Iran denied involvement and promised retaliation.
The European Commission ordered Meta to restore WhatsApp access for rival AI assistants, citing Digital Markets Act violations. The tech giant faces fines up to $13 billion if it doesn’t comply within 30 days.
The US launched strikes on Iranian naval facilities Thursday in what the Pentagon calls a proportional response to last week’s Apache helicopter downing. The action threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire that’s held since early April.
Jordan’s military intercepted multiple Iranian missiles passing through its airspace early Tuesday morning. The incident highlights the kingdom’s increasingly difficult position as regional tensions escalate.
Thousands took to the streets across France this weekend after an 11-year-old girl was found dead in a Paris suburb. The suspect had been reported to authorities months earlier, intensifying anger at the government’s handling of repeat offenders.
France’s women’s team punched their ticket to the 2027 World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ireland. The win marks their fifth consecutive qualification for football’s biggest stage.
Europe’s drive for digital independence is hitting the same roadblocks that have stalled its tech sector for years. Fragmented markets, insufficient funding, and a persistent brain drain threaten ambitious sovereignty goals.
Donald Trump received a hostile reception from basketball fans when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The crowd’s reaction highlighted the president’s complicated relationship with his hometown.
