Spanish Cardinal Suspends Himself Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

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Cristóbal López Romero, the Spanish cardinal and Archbishop of Rabat, has suspended himself from public ministry after allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward adult women. The Vatican confirmed that a preliminary investigation has been launched following the accusations. According to reports, at least five women have accused the 74-year-old cardinal of sexual

Le Pen Launches Fresh Presidential Bid

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has officially launched her fourth bid for the French presidency after an appeals court cleared her to run in the 2027 election. While the court upheld her conviction over the misuse of European Parliament funds, it reduced her electoral ban, allowing her to contest the vote. Le Pen said […]

France Cuts 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 0.7%

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France has lowered its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 0.7%, down from the previously projected 0.9%, according to a mid-year public finance update presented to lawmakers by the Finance Ministry. The revised outlook reflects weaker-than-expected economic performance during the first half of the year. Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the downgrade was driven by

WHO Warns Europe Faces More Deadly Heatwaves as New Extreme Temperatures Build

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” as another powerful heatwave develops over the Atlantic. Temperatures in parts of Portugal and southern Spain are expected to reach as high as 43°C in the coming days. WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge urged governments to strengthen preparedness, noting […]

NATO Selects Saab GlobalEye Aircraft in $4.5 Billion Early-Warning Deal

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NATO has announced plans to acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early-warning and surveillance aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $4.5 billion, choosing the Swedish system over Boeing’s competing E-7 Wedgetail. The new fleet will replace the alliance’s ageing AWACS aircraft and strengthen NATO’s surveillance and early-warning capabilities

Suspect in Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack Found Dead in Ukraine

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A Ukrainian woman wanted in connection with a parcel bomb attack in Monaco has been found dead in Ukraine, according to the country’s Security Service (SBU). Anastasiia Berezovska, 39, was the subject of an international manhunt after authorities accused her of planting an explosive device at a Monaco apartment building on June 29, injuring three […]

French Court Verdict to Decide Marine Le Pen’s 2027 Presidential Bid

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Marine Le Pen is set to learn whether she can contest France’s 2027 presidential election as a Paris appeal court delivers its verdict on her electoral ban. Le Pen was convicted in 2025 for embezzling more than €4 million in European Parliament funds and received a five-year ban from holding public office. She has denied […]

France Signals Openness to SAMP/T Air Defence Sale to Turkey

By admin July 6, 2026 No comment

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France is showing renewed openness to a potential sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, marking a significant shift after years of political resistance. According to sources, the change follows recent discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, although negotiations remain at an early stage and

Massive Wildfire Forces Thousands to Evacuate in Southwest France

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More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from over two dozen towns and villages in southwestern France as a fast-moving wildfire continues to spread near the Spanish border. The blaze has already burned around 4,600 hectares in the foothills of the French Pyrenees, with strong winds expected to worsen conditions and make firefighting efforts more […]

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Resume Suez Canal Route for Key Shipping Service

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Danish shipping company Maersk and Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd have announced that one of their joint Gemini network services will resume transiting through the Suez Canal instead of taking the longer route around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. The move marks a significant step toward restoring normal operations on the crucial Asia-Europe shipping corridor. The two companies […]