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A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban from running for office, potentially reopening her path to the 2027 presidential race. The court also sentenced her to a three-year jail term with two years suspended and ordered an electronic tag for one year.
A Paris appeals court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her sentence, allowing her to potentially run in the 2027 presidential election while wearing an electronic tag. Le Pen has announced she will run, though she previously said she would not campaign with a tag.
The European Union has declined requests from airports and airlines to pause its new Entry/Exit System of fingerprint and facial recognition checks, despite acknowledging difficulties at some border points. Officials and industry figures report extended queues for non-EU travellers, including Britons, at several airports and ports ahead of the summer peak. The European Commission maintains that disruption remains limited in most locations and that a full suspension is neither needed nor feasible.
Ukrainian prosecutors say Anastasiia Berezovska, a suspect in a bomb attack targeting businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco, was found shot dead. A military intelligence employee has been detained in connection with her death.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded at least 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Syria. Macron was unharmed and continued his talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities later arrested an IS-linked cell they say was responsible for the blasts.
France captain Kylian Mbappé has condemned Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla for racist social media posts following France's World Cup win over Paraguay. The French government, the French FA, and FIFA have all condemned the remarks, while Paraguay's government has distanced itself from the senator.
French President Emmanuel Macron made the first visit by a European head of state to Syria since Bashar al-Assad's fall, meeting President Ahmed al-Sharaa and signing 15 bilateral agreements, even as twin bomb explosions near his hotel underscored security challenges.
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 stoppage-time win over Portugal, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's international career. Belgium routed the United States 4-1 to set up a Spain–Belgium clash. Both Africa News and France 24 – English reported the outcomes.
Two explosions near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying in Damascus wounded at least 18 people, including four police officers. Macron's visit, the first by a Western head of state since 2024, continued scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities said they have arrested a suspect cell, while TotalEnergies' CEO said security concerns still prevent onshore oil operations.
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's graft conviction but reduced her sentence, allowing her to potentially run for president in 2027. Le Pen denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal to France's top court. Meanwhile, a separate EU funds investigation continues.
NATO leaders gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for their annual summit, with defence spending and the future of US commitments to the alliance at the forefront. Reports indicate a pledge to boost defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 and significant military aid for Ukraine, while concerns persist over US arms deliveries and President Trump's stance.
French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria marks the first by a western European leader since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024. The trip underscores Syria's growing regional role and France's support for its new leadership, including efforts to lift sanctions.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 with a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. The 41-year-old confirmed his farewell, while Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as new coach.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, a victory players framed as poetic justice after FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card, following a lobbying call from President Trump. The decision had sparked outrage across Europe, with Belgium's federation challenging his eligibility.
European leaders are confronting the possibility that the US may not be able to arm Nato allies as promised, with depleted US stockpiles and delayed deliveries prompting discussions of a European-led defence coalition. Proposals include a coalition of the willing led by France and the UK, while French President Emmanuel Macron calls for expanded EU weapons production.
Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US pressure on allies to increase defence spending. Secretary General Mark Rutte calls for concrete plans to reach spending targets, while the alliance seeks to showcase unity and new arms contracts amid concerns over European defence industry capacity.
China test-launched a long-range, nuclear-capable ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine in the South Pacific on July 6, with the US voicing concern and calling for arms control talks. Taiwan's early-warning radar and New Zealand's advance notification also came into focus in coverage of the event.
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla, who called him a 'colonised Cameroonian' after his penalty knocked Paraguay out of the World Cup. The French Football Federation has announced it will file a report seeking judicial action, while Amarilla has since apologized but also accused Mbappe of 'gender-based violence.'
Mikel Merino's stoppage-time goal gave Spain a 1-0 win over Portugal, advancing them to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010 and likely ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. Spain's record-breaking defensive run continues, with goalkeeper Unai Simon extending his clean sheet streak.
Microsoft announced it will eliminate 4,800 jobs globally, including a major restructuring of its Xbox gaming division that will shed 3,200 positions. Australian employees will be impacted, and the company says the cuts are not a direct result of AI, though AI is changing how work is done.