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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.
Pope Leo Undergoing Lung Surgery This Week
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will be hospitalized this week to undergo surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical examinations.
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.
Experts Doubt Trump's Russian Diesel Deal Will Lower Gas Prices
Energy analysts argue that Trump's agreement with Putin to import Russian diesel will have minimal effect on US fuel prices due to shipping delays and insufficient supply quantities.
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.
Two US Economists Win Nobel Prize for Stabilization Models
American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for developing new models that help governments and central banks manage economic shocks and recessions.
IMF Adjusts Growth Forecasts for Global Economies
The International Monetary Fund released revised economic forecasts, lowering growth projections for Argentina, Brazil, and China while raising estimates for global economic expansion.
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.
UK Blames Iran's Revolutionary Guard for RAF Fairford Plot
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham formally attributed an alleged plot to attack the RAF Fairford base housing US bombers to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with 30 nations jointly condemning Iran.
Actress Selma Blair Arrested After Flight Incident
Actress Selma Blair was taken into custody after allegedly assaulting multiple flight attendants and exhibiting erratic behavior on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, reportedly citing a medical emergency.