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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a new defence and security pact, emphasizing cooperation on weapons development, joint exercises, and information sharing. Officials framed the agreement as a response to Russian aggression, with some reports noting a mutual defence clause and plans for new air defence systems.
As the Cannes Film Festival showcases a strong year for French cinema, Antonin Baudry's 'De Gaulle: Resistance' leads a trend of big-budget French blockbusters. The festival also highlights films starring Léa Seydoux and Catherine Deneuve, and a biopic of Jean Moulin.
As an unprecedented early-season heatwave breaks temperature records across western Europe, the UN climate chief calls it a brutal reminder of the climate crisis. Hundreds of records have fallen in France, the UK saw its hottest May days ever, and experts point to human-caused climate change as the supercharging factor.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, has received no funds in its official World Bank-administered fund despite $17 billion in pledges. The shortfall underscores concerns about the board's structure and the lack of a viable political horizon, while Israel's military operations and humanitarian restrictions continue.
Joe Biden has sued the US Department of Justice to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with his biographer from 2016 and 2017. The materials, related to a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents, are scheduled to be handed over to the House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation. Biden's lawyers argue the release would violate his privacy, while the DOJ maintains the public has a right to hear the recordings.
A temporary UFC arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event marking the US 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The UFC Freedom 250 event will feature a 5,000-seat arena and two championship fights, with the UFC spending around $60 million on the project.
Spanish police searched the Madrid headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) as part of a corruption probe, while former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faces investigation over alleged influence peddling. The developments add to pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, whose brother and wife are also facing legal scrutiny.
Morocco enters the 2026 World Cup as Africa's highest-ranked team and continental champions, aiming to surpass their historic 2022 semifinal run. New coach Mohamed Ouahbi has drawn heavily on the European diaspora, while the team contends with the fallout from a controversial Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite him facing criminal charges in the UK. Partey has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault and is due to stand trial next year. The squad announcement also confirmed that Mohammed Kudus will miss the tournament through injury.
Elbit Systems announced a $1.4 billion defense contract with an unnamed European nation, pushing its order backlog past $30 billion for the first time. The deal highlights the continent's ongoing military modernization efforts and the role of Israeli defense technology, despite political tensions.
Belgian prosecutors are pursuing criminal charges against two mohels for performing ritual circumcision, a move that 45 European Jewish leaders and international officials have condemned as antisemitic and an infringement on religious freedom. The controversy has also reignited debates over the safety of certain circumcision practices, with some calling for reforms to protect the tradition.
Kimberly Birrell upset Jessica Pegula at the French Open, while Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka advanced in style. Sabalenka later beat Osaka to reach the quarterfinals, where she will face Diana Shnaider.
Alina Korneeva, 18, won her French Open debut in straight sets over Elisabetta Cocciaretto, while compatriot Anna Kalinskaya also advanced, setting up a second-round meeting between the two Russians, who compete under neutral status.
A $100 million jewelry theft from the Louvre is being adapted into a film by French director Romain Gavras, based on the investigative book 'Main basse sur le Louvre'. The film rights were sold to Iconoclast, and the book is set to be released, as reported by France 24 and the South China Morning Post.
The UK Labour government is poised to announce new restrictions on children's social media access within weeks, following a public consultation that drew over 81,000 responses. Key figures including Wes Streeting have compared social media to tobacco, while a coalition of children's organisations warns that age limits alone may be insufficient.
Russian officials have issued a series of warnings about escalating nuclear risks, citing NATO's growing capabilities, EU militarization, and France's nuclear ambitions. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and other officials emphasized Russia's readiness to counter threats through military and technical means.
Aryna Sabalenka opened her French Open campaign with a straight-sets win over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The world number one will face Daria Kasatkina in the third round. Reports also cover Kasatkina's win and other results from day three in Paris.
Gaël Monfils played his final match at Roland Garros on Monday, losing to compatriot Hugo Gaston in five sets. The 39-year-old former world number six will retire at the end of the season, with plans to compete at Wimbledon and the US Open before finishing his career at the Paris Masters.
A heat dome of warm air from northern Africa has pushed temperatures to record highs for May in France and the UK, with forecasters warning of an unusually early and prolonged heatwave across western Europe. Scientists link the intensifying extremes to human-driven climate change, noting Europe is warming faster than the global average.
Paris is confronting a widening scandal over alleged abuse by school monitors, with investigations spanning nearly 100 schools, multiple arrests, and a trial underway. Parents and advocates demand systemic reform as authorities pledge action.