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.
Iran declares fundamental shift in military strategy, emphasising offensive capabilities over defensive positioning. The move follows retaliatory strikes after an Israeli raid in Beirut killed three senior advisers.
Thousands mourned 11-year-old Lyhanna across France after her murder exposed catastrophic police failures. The main suspect had been previously reported for child sexual abuse—but authorities never investigated.
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.
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.
Bernadette Chirac, who served as France’s first lady for twelve years and built an influential political career alongside her charitable work for children, has died at 93, according to France 24.
The European Commission has formally requested Hungary and Romania to fully transpose EU energy efficiency regulations into their national laws, as both countries lag behind in implementing critical climate and energy transition requirements.
The United Nations held a ceremony honoring more than 4,500 peacekeepers killed in service over 78 years, highlighting the mounting dangers faced by personnel in conflict zones worldwide.
