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Marine Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in western France a day after an appeals court confirmed her embezzlement conviction but allowed her to run, ordering her to wear an electronic ankle tag. The campaign promises a 'rebirth' of France, with Jordan Bardella stepping aside as the party's candidate.
Iran's strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have unraveled the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, prompting US military retaliation and new missile attacks. The escalation has drawn international calls for de-escalation while the US declares the memorandum of understanding 'over'.
Marine Le Pen has announced she will run for president in the 2027 French election, following a Paris appeals court ruling that upheld her conviction for embezzling EU funds but shortened her electoral ban, clearing her to stand. Le Pen plans to appeal the guilty verdict while campaigning for the top office.
An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid official who helped organize World Cup screenings, along with three others, hours before the Argentina-Egypt match. The Israeli military said al-Wahidi was not the intended target, and the strike was aimed at a Hamas militant.
Cuba's foreign minister accused the US of an 'act of war' over fuel restrictions amid a third nationwide blackout, while US Ambassador Mike Waltz blamed Cuba's government for the crisis. The exchange at the UN highlights deepening tensions between the two nations.
Ukrainian forces are destroying Russian electronic warfare systems designed to jam Starlink, as Moscow ramps up efforts to counter Kyiv's mid-strike drone campaign. The drones, often flown via Starlink, have transformed the war by enabling accurate strikes deep behind front lines. Russia has responded with jamming devices and camouflage tactics, but these systems are becoming prime targets for Ukrainian drone crews.
OpenAI is set to publicly launch its GPT-5.6 model series on Thursday, following a delay requested by the US government over national security concerns. The series includes Sol, Terra, and Luna, with Sol described as the company's most advanced model. The delay reflects heightened scrutiny of frontier AI models amid worries about potential misuse by foreign adversaries.
The US is pressing donor countries to stop funding UNRWA, citing alleged Hamas infiltration, while UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for continued support, warning of a funding shortfall's impact on Palestinian refugees.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed the recent US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary,' citing Iranian violations of the ceasefire. The strikes came after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with other leaders urging diplomatic pressure alongside military action.
France faces Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals, a rematch of the 2022 semi-final. Kylian Mbappé's penalty secured France's spot, while Morocco looks to continue their historic run. The match promises an intense battle with key tactical matchups.
US President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment with NATO allies over their support during the war on Iran, calling the relationship 'one-sided' and labeling Spain a 'horror show.' He also declared the ceasefire with Iran over, vowing no negotiations. The statements came ahead of and during a NATO summit in Ankara, where Trump reportedly softened his tone.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane lost contact with air traffic control over the Arabian Sea near Ormara, Pakistan, on Tuesday night. Pakistani authorities have found the wreckage, and an ongoing search operation is focused on locating the five crew members, as reported by Deutsche Welle.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan blamed refereeing errors for his team's 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 loss to Argentina after they led 2-0 with 11 minutes left. Hassan claimed a goal was disallowed, a penalty was missed, and the officiating was under external pressure to keep Lionel Messi in the tournament.
Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, with talks between rival factions reportedly gaining momentum. A proposed plan would establish a transitional power-sharing government led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and a presidential council headed by Saddam Haftar, while military leaders from both sides met in Sirte with UN involvement.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected to visit Israel on Wednesday to meet with Israeli leaders, but reports differ on whether the visit is still on. The backdrop is renewed US strikes against Iran, which Iran says have caused injuries and prompted retaliatory claims by its Revolutionary Guards.
Russia's overnight attack on Ukraine killed three people, including a teenager, as world leaders gather in Ankara for a NATO summit. US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to meet, while diplomatic efforts to end the conflict remain at an impasse.
France will face Morocco in the World Cup quarterfinals at Foxborough Stadium in Boston on Thursday, a rematch of the 2022 semifinal. Morocco will be without star forward Ismael Saibari due to a hamstring injury, while coach Mohamed Ouahbi downplays revenge as motivation. The match pits France's attacking depth against Morocco's compact defense and youthful squad.
A midtown Manhattan building being converted from offices to luxury apartments was deemed unstable after two support columns buckled, forcing evacuations of nearby buildings, including a school and diplomatic missions. Emergency repairs are underway and no injuries have been reported.
Burglars stole around 20 pieces of jewellery worth millions of euros from the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France. The theft occurred in the early morning, and the museum will be closed for several days. Authorities are examining CCTV footage.
At a NATO summit in Ankara, leaders unveiled tens of billions of dollars in arms deals while President Trump voiced disappointment with allies. Tensions over defence spending and support for Ukraine were balanced by commitments to increase aid and defence budgets.