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France’s annual Choose France summit drew pledges of €93 billion in foreign investment, with artificial intelligence and data infrastructure dominating. Japanese tech giant SoftBank announced a €75 billion AI infrastructure investment, while the French government unveiled additional funding for AI and quantum computing as it seeks strategic autonomy.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has rejected Rwanda's claim that the UK owed more than £100 million in outstanding payments from a scrapped asylum deal. The deal, originally struck by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2022, was declared illegal by the UK Supreme Court and cancelled by Keir Starmer's government in 2024. Both governments have said they consider the matter concluded.
At the Oslo Diamond League, Letsile Tebogo won the men's 200m with a season-best 19.84, while 18-year-old Gout Gout finished sixth on his debut. Tebogo advised the young Australian to focus on his age group, and a debate continues over whether Tebogo should concentrate solely on the 200m.
Over 890 people were arrested in France following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory, with authorities reporting a 45% increase in arrests compared to last year. The government defended its security response amid criticism from the right, while President Macron condemned the 'unspeakable' violence that marred the celebrations.
Malaysia has begun enforcing age verification rules that prevent children under 16 from opening or holding social media accounts. Platforms face fines up to 10 million ringgit ($2.5 million) for non-compliance. The measure is part of a broader global push to protect minors online.
South Africa's national football team faced a delayed departure for the 2026 World Cup due to visa complications, drawing sharp criticism from Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie. The squad eventually left for Mexico, but an assistant coach remained behind, and an emergency meeting was called to address the matter.
A coalition of over 100 refugee children's organisations has warned that the UK Home Office's plan to use AI to estimate the age of young asylum seekers could lead to more children being wrongly placed in adult detention. The warnings follow new data showing stark discrepancies between age assessments by immigration officers and social workers.
The United States has proposed a de-escalation framework to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with Hezbollah reportedly accepting a mutual cessation of attacks. The proposal comes amid Israel's deepest military push into Lebanon in decades, including the seizure of Beaufort Castle, and as German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urges a return to the ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lebanese and Israeli leaders as diplomatic efforts continue amid Israel's expanded offensive in Lebanon. Israeli troops captured the historic Beaufort Castle, prompting an emergency UN Security Council meeting, while Iran warned against trusting Washington.
South Korea and representatives from 50 African countries convened in Seoul for the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, agreeing to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation in supply chains and critical minerals. Bilateral talks and a business forum highlighted African nations' proposals for investment and governance partnerships.
A potential US-Iran deal faces further delays as President Trump seeks additional amendments, while Iran's negotiator insists on securing Iranian rights. The IDF expresses concerns over the deal ignoring ballistic missile threats, and Israel's advance into Lebanon continues.
Italian authorities have banned concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and safety concerns. The decision follows requests from the local Jewish community and concerns about potential protests. West has faced a wave of cancellations across Europe this summer.
France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting over Israel's ongoing military operation in Lebanon, as Israeli forces seize the strategic Beaufort castle. French officials condemn the escalation, while Israel vows to push deeper and Hezbollah continues cross-border attacks.
A shareholder of The New York Times Company, represented by the National Jewish Advocacy Center, has demanded access to board and audit committee records following a controversial column by Nicholas Kristof. The column alleged sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli guards, prompting Israeli officials to threaten legal action. The shareholder seeks to examine the company's editorial oversight and legal review processes.
French Ambassador Frédéric Journès defended France's record toward Israel in a recent op-ed, calling Israeli hostility 'staged.' Israeli commentators countered with a list of grievances, including delayed visits, a refused antisemitism march, and recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Senegal arrive at the 2026 World Cup as Africa's most consistent side, with veteran forward Sadio Mané set to play his final international tournament. Coach Pape Thiaw has declared he believes Senegal can win the World Cup, while the squad blends experienced stars with emerging talent. The team faces a challenging group including France, Norway, and Iraq.
Four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for 10 days have been freed, Thai rescuers say, bringing the total rescued to five. Two men remain missing. The group of seven villagers entered the narrow cave system in central Xaysomboun province in search of gold before flash floods cut them off on 20 May.
Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo has been fined by the French Tennis Federation after making sexist remarks about the female umpire in his second-round French Open loss to Moise Kouame. Vallejo said the match should have been umpired by a man, prompting condemnation from the federation.
Rescue teams in Laos have pulled five men to safety from a flooded cave in Xaisomboun province, where they were trapped for over a week while prospecting for gold. Two others remain missing, and international divers have searched about 95% of the tunnel system without finding them.
Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal face off in the Champions League final on Saturday in Budapest. PSG are the defending champions, while Arsenal seek their first title after a 22-year Premier League drought. The match kicks off at 6pm local time at Puskas Arena.