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Nine Western countries issued a joint statement Friday condemning Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, and calling for accountability for settler violence. The statement, reported by multiple outlets, warns of legal and reputational risks for businesses involved in settlement construction and urges Israel to halt its policies that undermine a two-state solution.
Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m Metropolitan Police contract with Palantir over procurement breaches, prompting the US tech firm to accuse the mayor of prioritizing politics over public safety. The dispute has sparked debate over AI adoption in UK public services and concerns about data sovereignty.
NATO foreign ministers gathered in Helsingborg, Sweden, as US President Donald Trump announced sending 5,000 additional troops to Poland—a move welcomed by NATO chief Mark Rutte but that also caused confusion among allies over US troop shifts. Germany's foreign minister stressed Berlin's readiness to take on greater leadership within the alliance.
Uganda has suspended flights, cross-border transport and weekly markets in high-risk districts after confirming imported Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in eastern DR Congo. The Ministry of Health has closed the border to all but essential crossings, banned handshakes and suspended large public events, while stressing that no locally transmitted cases have been registered.
A French appeals court convicted Air France and Airbus of manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which killed 228 people. The court found them solely responsible and imposed maximum fines, though both companies deny liability and plan to appeal.
An Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of the Congo boarded in error, violating new U.S. Ebola travel restrictions. The passenger was assessed as asymptomatic and returned to Paris. The incident highlights ongoing tensions as the WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
A senior Russian diplomat stated Moscow is pursuing a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine and is not attempting to pressure Kyiv into negotiations. He accused European countries of sabotaging peace efforts, a claim that contrasts with Western narratives emphasizing Russia's unwillingness to negotiate.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed granting Ukraine a special status as an 'associate member' of the European Union, allowing Ukrainian officials to participate in EU institutions without voting rights. The proposal, outlined in a letter to EU leaders, includes access to the bloc's mutual assistance clause and certain EU funds, with a snap-back mechanism if Kyiv backtracks on rule-of-law standards. Reactions have been mixed, with Slovak PM Robert Fico conditionally supporting the idea and French politician Florian Philippot warning of financial ruin.
Aston Villa won the Europa League final 3-0 against Freiburg, securing their first major trophy in 30 years. Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. Prince William celebrated with the team as Villa also qualified for next season's Champions League.
Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe reached €16.8 billion in 2025, the highest level since 2018, driven by a surge in mergers and acquisitions and record greenfield completions. However, the value of newly announced projects has fallen sharply, raising doubts about the durability of the recovery.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is ready for further strikes on Iran if no peace deal is reached, while signalling patience of a few days to secure acceptable terms. Negotiations centre on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials stressing military readiness and regional partners joining a defensive shipping mission.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint declaration on building a multipolar world and a new type of international relations after their summit in Beijing. The two leaders also condemned the US Golden Dome missile defense system, signed a series of agreements, and stressed the strength of their strategic partnership on its 30th anniversary.
The World Health Organization has reported almost 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, declaring the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. While the risk is high regionally, the WHO says the global threat remains low, even as the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread with no approved vaccine or treatment.
Four nations—Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan—will make their World Cup debuts at the 2026 tournament. Curaçao, the smallest nation ever to qualify, faces Germany in its opener, while Cape Verde's captain reflects on years of progress.
Meta has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence to identify and remove profiles of users under 13 on Instagram and Facebook. The AI will analyze profiles for contextual clues, including birthday posts and physical characteristics like bone structure, a move that follows European Commission findings of underage usage on the platforms.
An American doctor infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is receiving specialist treatment at Berlin's Charité hospital. Six close contacts were flown to Germany as a precaution, though German health officials say there is no risk to the public.
Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoff final after an independent commission found the club guilty of spying on opponents, including Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough was reinstated but lost to Hull City, who secured Premier League promotion. The scandal also resulted in a four-point deduction and an FA investigation.
Thailand's cabinet has approved reducing visa-free stays for tourists from over 90 countries from 60 days to 30 days, with some nationalities limited to 15 days, citing security concerns and misuse of the visa system. The policy, which reverts to a tiered system, will take effect 15 days after publication in the Royal Gazette. Tourism accounts for more than 10% of Thailand's GDP, and the decision follows high-profile arrests of foreigners involved in crime.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Sweden for NATO foreign ministers' talks and then visit India for bilateral discussions and the Quad meeting, his first trip to India since taking office. The visit comes amid strains over tariffs and sanctions, as both nations seek to strengthen ties.
NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, said the planned US troop withdrawal from Germany will take several years and be synchronized with allies. The US has announced pulling 5,000 troops from Germany, with reports of additional reductions and a cancelled deployment to Poland.