“Stupid,” “colonized Cameroonian,” “full of inferiority complex, novice, arrogant and ugly” – these comments by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla have caused a wave of international outrage. The target of his attacks was French football star Kylian Mbappe. Now, all of France is rallying behind the national team captain. A tough, emotional match Amarilla’s comments came … Read more
Donald Trump intervention wasn’t enough. Belgium have beaten and knocked the United States out of the World Cup. A 4-1 victory for the Red Devils in a match where all eyes were on Florian Balogun, the US striker who had been shown a red card and was not due to play until FIFA lifted his … Read more
Germany is rearming amid an economic recession with thousands of jobs slashed across industrial and service sectors. In these tough economic conditions, the Bundeswehr is now one of the country’s most attractive employers for young people. Applications rose by 23 percent in January 2026 alone. Behind the figures lies a more complicated reality: for many … Read more
The body of the Ukrainian woman suspected of planting a parcel bomb in Monaco last week was found near Kyiv, the local newspaper Ukrainska Pravda reported Tuesday. Ukraine’s prosecutor general’s office later confirmed the body was found and said they also detained an employee of Ukraine’s military intelligence service who said he killed the woman … Read more
Two bomb explosions rocked Syria’s Damascus on Tuesday, close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying as he visited the country. The Élysée palace said Macron was safe, with his motorcade seen leaving the hotel before the explosions. Source link
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria is historic: he is the first EU leader to visit the country since the rebels took over and ousted dictator al-Assad. Both Macron and al-Sharaa hope to build a path towards Syria’s rehabilitation, but two unclaimed explosions in Damascus near Macron’s hotel show that there are still major … Read more
Skip to next section Germany plans state gas reserve for emergencies 07/07/20267 July 2026 Germany plans state gas reserve for emergencies Germany has confirmed plans to create a state-owned natural gas reserve for crisis situations, with an estimated cost of €1.2 billion to €1.5 billion ($1.37 billion to $1.71 billion). The reserve will not be … Read more
Rewatch Macron and al-Sharaa’s press conference during the French president’s landmark visit and after two bombs exploded in Damascus, near Macron’s hotel. Source link
French President Emmanuel Macron has told Syria that ‘France stands by its side’ at a press conference in Damascus during his landmark visit to Ahmed al-Sharaa. Both leaders are hoping to bring more investment into the war-torn country as it looks to rebuild, although security challenges still remain – and were highlighted by a twin … Read more
PRESS REVIEW: Tuesday, July 7 – While Marine Le Pen hopes for an acquittal – or a tad more leniency – over the alleged embezzlement of €4.4 million from the European Parliament, has her party already moved on? In other news, New Zealand and Australia reel after a Chinese missile test in the Pacific Ocean. … Read more