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AI summaryA French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded in an attack on a UN patrol in southern Lebanon, with French President Emmanuel Macron holding Hezbollah responsible. Hezbollah denied any involvement, and Lebanese authorities have launched investigations into the incident amid a fragile ceasefire.
AI summaryMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum met with Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona, marking the first visit by a Mexican president to Spain in eight years. Sheinbaum downplayed any diplomatic crisis, citing a 'rapprochement' from both Spain's government and the king. The meeting took place during a summit of left-leaning leaders aimed at countering far-right movements.
AI summaryFrench-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa on immigration charges and is facing extradition to Benin, where he is wanted for inciting rebellion after supporting a failed coup in December. His lawyer says he has applied for political asylum, claiming he fears for his life if returned to Benin. The case has drawn attention to Seba's anti-Western activism and his ties to Niger's ruling junta.
AI summaryA 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has sent tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese back to southern Lebanon, where they are finding homes reduced to rubble and lives forever altered. With over 2,000 dead and more than a million displaced, the return is a mix of relief, determination, and mourning as the fragile truce holds.
AI summaryThe Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.
AI summaryIran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but President Trump insists the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is signed. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire, with conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over the terms of any agreement.
AI summaryIran's foreign minister announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels following a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. President Trump indicated a deal to end the broader conflict could be reached soon, while the US blockade remains in place until terms are finalized.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump announced a new ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, but its long-term success hinges on the disarmament of Hezbollah, a condition that analysts and Lebanese officials warn is fraught with difficulties. While Israeli officials express optimism about the improved terms, many in Lebanon fear the deal may be untenable as long as Israeli troops remain in the south and Hezbollah retains its weapons.
AI summaryNew Jersey transit officials confirmed that round-trip train tickets from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium during the 2026 World Cup will cost $150, nearly 12 times the regular fare. The price hike has drawn criticism from New Jersey's governor and a top US senator, who urge FIFA to cover transportation costs, while FIFA says it adjusted host city agreements in 2023.
AI summaryFrench President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran truce but insisted on assurances, including that a Lebanon ceasefire be fully honored. France is set to lead a multinational mission to secure the waterway, though maritime traffic remains limited and hundreds of vessels are still stranded.
AI summaryUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain and France will lead a multinational mission to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following a Paris summit with 49 countries. The mission, described as strictly peaceful and defensive, aims to reassure commercial shipping and support mine clearance. Starmer also called for the unconditional reopening of the Strait, which Iran has partially closed to ships affiliated with the US, Israel, and their supporters.
AI summaryIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, leading to a sharp drop in oil prices and a rally in global markets. US President Donald Trump thanked Iran for the move, while the US military maintains a naval blockade, and Iran continues to ban warships from the waterway.
AI summaryHicham Harb, a 72-year-old suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people, was extradited by the Palestinian Authority and detained in France. He faces charges of coordinating the attack, and French authorities have linked the extradition to recent judicial cooperation following France's recognition of Palestinian statehood.
AI summaryThe European Union has renewed its backing for Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, with foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calling Morocco a 'close, reliable, and strategic partner' during a visit to Rabat. Meanwhile, the United States has reiterated its support for Moroccan sovereignty over the territory, urging a swift resolution to the decades-old conflict.
AI summaryIran's foreign minister and US President Donald Trump have declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels during a ceasefire period, though the US naval blockade on Iran remains. The announcement has drawn cautious international reactions, with the EU insisting on toll-free navigation and Iran hinting at possible levies.
AI summaryMarie-Thérèse Ross, an 86-year-old French widow detained by US immigration authorities after overstaying her visa, has returned to France. Her case drew attention amid concerns about her health and the circumstances of her arrest following her American husband's death.
AI summaryNew Eurostat data analyzed by TASS shows EU purchases of Russian pipeline gas and LNG fell by half in January–February 2026 to €1.7 billion. Russia slipped to second place in LNG supply value behind the US, even as an EU ban on Russian fossil fuels is set to take effect in phases through 2027.
AI summaryLens coach Pierre Sage has called on his players to savour the final weeks of a season that could deliver a Ligue 1 title and a first Coupe de France crown. His comments come after a 4-1 semi-final victory over Toulouse secured a place in the final.
AI summarySpain has begun processing applications under a landmark amnesty expected to grant legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants. The application window, which opened this week, runs until June 30, but many applicants face bureaucratic hurdles and long waits.
AI summaryPope Leo XIV and US Vice-President JD Vance have publicly disagreed over the moral legitimacy of the US war against Iran, with the Pope insisting Christ's teaching rejects war and Vance citing a 1,000-year tradition of just-war theory. Senior US Catholic figures, including the archbishop for military services, have also questioned whether the campaign meets just-war criteria, while the Trump administration defends the action as necessary against Iran's nuclear and terror threats.