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Glucksmann Wins French Left Primary Decisively
Raphaël Glucksmann, a centrist eurodeploy and head of Place Publique, won the social-democratic left primary with 66% in the first round, positioning himself as the democratic left's 2027 presidential candidate. He must navigate unifying a fractured left wing while excluding far-left factions and confronting Marine Le Pen's far-right movement.
Ukraine Strikes Russian Tech Giant's Datacenters
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of attacks on Yandex datacenters across Russia, causing widespread disruptions to banking, taxi services, and online commerce. The strikes also reportedly reduced bot activity spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda on social media.
SPD Co-Chair Bas Resigns Amid Coalition Crisis
Bärbel Bas, co-leader of Germany's SPD and labor minister, abruptly resigned citing personal grief and public attacks from coalition partner CDU, creating immediate uncertainty in the German government.
Houthi Missiles Strike Saudi Arabia Again
Saudi Arabia intercepted additional missile attacks from Houthi forces in Yemen following weekend strikes on Riyadh's airport that killed at least 14 people and damaged critical infrastructure.
Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Sparks Bipartisan Criticism
President Trump faces resistance from fellow Republicans over his agreement with Russia to import diesel, which critics say violates sanctions and supports an adversary during active conflict.
European Leaders Rally Around Ukraine After Trump's Russia Deals
European leaders voiced strong opposition to Trump's separate agreements with Russia on diesel imports and energy ceasefire, warning they represent an abandonment of Ukraine and fracturing of Western alliance.
Hackers Destroy Food Inventory at French Supermarkets
A cyberattack exploited software vulnerabilities to deliberately overheat refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarket locations, destroying perishable inventory and causing fires across the chain.
Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34
RJ Mitte, who played Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad' and was known for disability rights advocacy, has died at age 34.
NATO Presents 'Strategy for Victory' Against Russia
NATO's supreme allied commander outlined the alliance's readiness to defend against Russian aggression, pledging to destroy any attacking forces while Ukraine continues striking Russian infrastructure.
Houthis strike Saudi airport again; flight ban extended
Saudi Arabia extended closures of its main Riyadh airport after a fresh Houthi missile attack killed one person and caused structural damage. The paramilitary group continues sustained bombardment despite international efforts to broker peace.
EU caps Chinese hybrid vehicle imports at 350k yearly
The European Commission announced a 350,000-vehicle annual cap on Chinese plug-in hybrid imports. The quota halves China's market share in Europe to 3%, responding to surging imports reaching 800,000 units annually.
Russia renews attacks despite Trump's ceasefire claim
Hours after President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, Russian forces renewed infrastructure attacks. Both Moscow and Kyiv contradicted Trump's statement, with the Kremlin rejecting its terms.
David Alaba makes Serie A debut in Udinese defeat
Austrian defender David Alaba made his Serie A debut for Udinese against Torino, entering in the 72nd minute. Udinese lost 2-1, with Alaba unable to prevent the defeat in his first match.
Hall and Woodford win Nobel Economics Prize
Stanford's Robert Hall and Columbia's Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for developing macroeconomic stabilization frameworks. Their models help central banks manage inflation and recessions through interest rates and forward guidance.
Russian Drones Strike Kyiv Residential Building, Killing Two
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's capital killed at least two people, striking a 25-story residential building between the 12th and 16th floors. Multiple others were injured in the strikes on civilian infrastructure.