Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam
French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam. Read more at…
US House passes Trump plan to cut billions for public broadcasting and foreign aid
The US House approved Trump’s plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213. Read more at Read More
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after checks for lower leg swelling
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help…
Donald Trump orders release of files on Jeffrey Epstein as 2003 sexually suggestive letter surfaces
Following Trump’s announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, “We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts.” Read more at…
At least 54 people killed in 24 hours as heavy monsoon rains lash eastern Pakistan
Since 26 June, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. Read more at Read…
Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle climate and migration challenges
The EU announced a 37% budget increase to €42.6 billion to tackle climate instability, migration and competition over resources, with a focus on reforms in Ukraine and the Mediterranean region.…
Extreme weather events in Hungary due to global heating, climate researchers says
Hungary and the Balkans are experiencing the effects of global warming faster than other locations in Europe, with higher temperatures causing significant damage to agriculture. Read more at Read More
France withdraws troops from Senegal ending military presence in West Africa
Senegal’s new government has taken a hard-line stance against the presence of French troops as part of a larger regional backlash against what many see as the legacy of an…
Syrian forces leave Sweida after ceasefire with Druze militias goes into effect
The fighting had threatened to unravel Syria’s post-war political transition and brought further military intervention by neighbouring Israel. Read more at Read More
Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and Injures several
The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a formal apology for the strike, while the Israeli army said it has launched an investigation into the strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. Read…