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Paris police banned a planned rally by the National Council of Resistance of Iran, citing risks of clashes in a tense context. The ban, announced hours after a call between French and Iranian foreign ministers, was rejected as 'bogus' by organisers, who appealed. A court upheld the ban, and some demonstrators gathered anyway, with organisers reporting 20 arrests.
Former President Barack Obama said the US is 'worse off' after 15 weeks of war with Iran, criticizing the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear pact. His remarks came as a ceasefire holds and critics warn the new deal is 'too generous' to Tehran. The agreement faces scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum.
A French appeals court confirmed that Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national team and Paris Saint-Germain defender, will stand trial for an alleged rape of a woman in 2023. Hakimi denies the accusation and says he has been waiting for his day in court. The ruling comes during Morocco's 2026 World Cup campaign.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused US President Donald Trump of inventing a story that she begged him for a photo at the G7 summit. The dispute has led Italy's foreign minister to cancel a US visit, highlighting a rift between the two leaders.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is open to US-mediated negotiations on Ukraine but will not accept temporary solutions or ultimatums. He also mentioned planned visits by US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Russia, and expressed hope for successful US-Iran talks.
France faces its second extreme heat event of the year, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C, prompting widespread alerts, school closures, and rail cancellations. Officials urge vigilance for vulnerable populations as the heatwave is linked to human-driven climate change.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he will stand in any Labour leadership contest, as Andy Burnham's expected byelection victory raises speculation about a challenge. Starmer urged the party to focus on the upcoming Greater Manchester mayoral contest, while allies prepare for a possible leadership battle.
A majority of EU member states have called for the 'full use' of offshore deportation hubs, while Italian MEPs raise concerns over conditions at an Italian-run migrant centre in Albania, citing a lack of transparency and multiple self-harm incidents.
South Korea's unification ministry reaffirmed its commitment to a phased, viable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, responding to North Korea's latest rejection of nuclear disarmament. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called for a paradigm shift toward a pragmatic, step-by-step process, with support from China.
JNIM, Al Qaeda's Sahel branch, claimed responsibility for a dawn assault on Niger's main airport and nearby military base, killing at least 11 soldiers and two civilians. Security forces repelled the attack, killing 22 assailants, while the African Union condemned the violence and Benin expressed solidarity.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he told US President Donald Trump that the North Korean nuclear issue requires a different approach than other countries' nuclear problems, during the G7 summit in France. Lee also revealed he asked Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the Demilitarized Zone, and proposed a phased approach to denuclearization.
EU leaders have instructed the European Commission to develop new trade defence instruments against Chinese overcapacity, including tools modeled on the US Section 301 tariffs. The move comes amid escalating trade tensions, with Volkswagen reportedly planning major job cuts and Beijing canceling high-level meetings. Analysts warn of a full-blown trade war while others see a climate opportunity in China's green tech exports.
US Vice President JD Vance rebuked Israeli government members for criticizing President Trump's interim deal with Iran, warning that Trump is Israel's only remaining ally. The comments deepened a rift between the allies over the agreement, with Israeli ministers voicing opposition while Prime Minister Netanyahu remained publicly cautious.
As the US and Iran sign an interim deal to end the war, Iranians voice disappointment and a sense of abandonment, amid economic uncertainty and fears of renewed protests or crackdowns.
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi has been granted authorization to enter Canada for the World Cup match against Germany, hours after the national federation said he could not travel due to visa issues. The reversal comes amid an ongoing French investigation into alleged match-fixing related to a yellow card Wahi received in a Ligue 1 game.
As President Trump signs a new memorandum of understanding with Iran, comparisons to the 2015 JCPOA abound. The emerging framework differs significantly from the Obama-era accord, and former President Obama has cast doubt on whether any new agreement will be a 'significant improvement.'
US Vice President JD Vance defended the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, criticizing Israeli officials who oppose the agreement and urging them to recognize American support. The deal includes sanctions relief, a $300 billion reconstruction fund, and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but critics question its provisions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded, asserting Israel has other allies.
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said Israel expects to counter Hezbollah's explosive drones within weeks, as France barred Israeli firms from displaying offensive weapons at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris. Levy criticized the French decision, linking it to historical embargoes that spurred Israel's indigenous arms industry. Meanwhile, the 2026 Eurosatory exhibition highlighted drones, robotics, and AI, amid a European rearmament push following NATO's pledge to invest 5% of GDP in defense by 2035.
Michel Barnier, the EU's former chief Brexit negotiator, has said the UK could regain special terms if it rejoined the EU, including keeping the pound and staying outside the Schengen area. He cited precedents from other member states and noted recent polling showing majority support for rejoining.
At a Brussels summit, EU leaders agreed to develop stronger trade defences to curb Chinese exports, citing a €360 billion goods deficit. France pushes for a European equivalent of the US Section 301 tool, Germany shows cautious openness, and China warns of retaliation. ECB head Christine Lagarde separately urges discussion of yuan undervaluation amid global imbalances.