Marine Le Pen ‘wants to talk politics’, but can she drown out the legal noise?

The French far-right leader’s presidential campaign is clouded in uncertainty under the shadow of an embezzlement caseMarine Le Pen’s decision to run for French president in 2027, despite her legal woes, has drawn comparisons from her opponents to Donald Trump.Just as the US president felt his voter base cared little about legal investigations against him, the French far-right leader shrugged off the leftwing protesters who shouted “criminal!” as she launched her presidential campaign at a market walkabout in western France on Wednesday. The previous day, an appeal court had upheld her convict

Сикорский после слов Буданова об эскалации посоветовал ему сдерживать эмоции

From menacing threats to comical misnomers: Donald Trump’s unlikely tale of love and darkness at Nato

US president veers from praising the alliance to threatening Iran and confusing world leaders’ namesHaving arrived at Nato’s annual summit under a familiar cloud of resentment and grievance, Donald Trump’s farewell message on Wednesday was an unlikely tale of love and darkness.Addressing journalists in the presence of his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US president surprised everyone by directing his affections at an alliance he spent much of the previous day spewing bile over, citing the now well-worn gripe about Greenland, among others. Continue reading...

L’équipage du « Ponant » libéré contre rançon, en 2008 : quand un armateur privé conteste les prérogatives de l’Etat

« Dans les coulisses des prises d’otages » (2/4). En avril 2008, le « Ponant » est pris d’assaut par des pirates somaliens dans le golfe d’Aden, avec 30 personnes à bord, dont 22 Français. La marine, la DGSE et le GIGN se disputent la direction des opérations, et le gouvernement tergiverse. Malgré les réticences de l’Elysée, CMA CGM, l’armateur, impose le paiement d’une rançon.

UK has ‘no future’ if it fails to act on ecosystem collapse threatening national security

MPs demand publication of full report that outlines catastrophic consequences amid concerns for food securityMembers of parliament have demanded full publication of an explosive report by the UK’s spy leaders that found the collapse of ecosystems overseas would have catastrophic consequences for the UK’s national security, warning that the UK has “no future” if the findings are not urgently acted on.Despite growing concerns for the UK’s food security, likely to be worsened by the third heatwave this summer currently afflicting the UK and swathes of the northern hemisphere, the government has r

Путіну доведеться визнати реальність: американський експерт пояснив, чому РФ уже програла

Хоча бойові дії тривають, війна Путіна в Україні стратегічно завершилася його поразкою.

Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill eight, including two children

Medics report 12 injuries alongside eight deaths in Gaza as Israeli air strikes target civilians and displaced families.

Trump says he ‘may be gone’ as he declares himself Iran’s No. 1 target

US President Donald Trump declared himself Iran’s ‘No. 1 target’ after claiming their leaders have been eliminated

US and Iran threaten return to war after fiercest exchange of fire since truce

Ceasefire appears close to collapse as two militaries target each other after after Iran strikes three commercial vesselsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran and the US have threatened to reignite their conflict after the most extensive exchange of fire since an interim deal was signed last month.On a chaotic day at the Nato summit in Ankara summit, Donald Trump said the US would probably hit the country again on Wednesday night and renewed his threat to take control of the strategic Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz - a move that could provoke Iran to hit energy installations acros

Скільки ракет і снарядів Північна Корея постачає Росії: у ГУР дали тривожну відповідь

КНДР наразі посідає "ключову позицію" серед іноземних постачальників зброї та військової техніки до Росії

Трамп заявил, что является «целью номер один» для Ирана

After calling Iranian leaders ‘scum,’ Trump offers evolving account of his plans for strikes

In Turkey, the president said the U.S. would “probably” attack again, later adding that any action would end “very quickly” and suggesting reimposing a blockade.

Trump switches back to flying on older Air Force One for England trip instead of new Qatari jet

US president unexpectedly changes plans to fly to England after using Qatari-gifted aircraft to travel to TurkeyDonald Trump will fly from Turkey to England aboard the older Air Force One, rather than the new, Qatari-gifted aircraft he used to travel to Turkey, an unexpected change in plans that prompted questions about security fears.Trump first announced the change in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, where he said that “to honor our brave men and women of the Military, we are sending the brand new, and truly spectacular, Air Force One to Mildenhall Air Force Base, in the United Kingdom, to

Spanish football legend Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses

Women's Super League club lands the two-time Ballon d'Or winner after her exit from Barcelona following a 14-year career.

Lo slancio di Macron per Kiev: “Presto esercitazioni congiunte dei volenterosi”

A margine della conferenza di Ankara si torna ad evocare l’impegno dell’alleanza di oltre trenta Paesi per creare garanzie di sicurezza e deterrenza atte a garantire l’assetto post-bellico dell’Ucraina

Трамп заявил о намерении исключить Сирию из списка спонсоров терроризма

Non sparate sul povero Flavio (né su Jasmine)

La rubrica Monday’s Net

Що їсти, щоб прожити довше: дієтологиня назвала ягоду №1

Головною перевагою ягоди фахівці назвали високий вміст антоціанів, які є потужними антиоксидантами.

Campo largo a Napoli, proteste in piazza. Conte: “Con noi al governo prima misura salario minimo”

Momenti di tensione con gli attivisti di Potere al Popolo che hanno contestato i leader dopo che i disoccupati hanno tentato di salire sul palco. Agenti in assetto antisommossa

Campo largo, proteste a Napoli. Schlein: “Non faremo mai più il favore alle destre di dividerci”

Momenti di tensione con gli attivisti di Potere al Popolo che hanno contestato i leader dopo che i disoccupati hanno tentato di salire sul palco. Agenti in assetto antisommossa. Conte: “Con noi prima misura il salario minimo”

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' response

Speaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".

В течение дня ПВО сбили 111 украинских дронов

Кінець мужності: сучасні чоловіки стрімко втрачають тестостерон, - вчені

Тестостерон справляє значний вплив не лише на поведінку, але й на здоров'я чоловіків.

Sun Mobility offers T3-55T electric trucks with world’s first modular battery swapping at Pravaas 5.0

Unlike passenger cars, commercial vehicles are judged primarily on operating economics rather than technology. Sun Mobility is betting that battery swapping can tip that equation by cutting upfront vehicle costs, reducing charging downtime and creating a shared energy network that multiple truck and bus manufacturers can use. AIS-038-certified platform Sun Mobility aims to cut upfront vehicle costs by about 40 per cent and address one of the biggest barriers to commercial EV adoption.

Police Raids on Ukrainian Drone Maker Fuel Fears About Press Freedom

The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.

As More Remains Are Found in Rubble From Venezuela Earthquakes, Horror Becomes Routine

Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.

Marine Le Pen arranca una arriesgada campaña bajo la amenaza de que el Supremo confirme su condena

La líder ultraderechista ha preferido exponerse a otra posible sentencia negativa y a la imposición de una tobillera electrónica en pleno proceso electoral antes que ceder el testigo a su delfín, Jordan Bardella

France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war

France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.

Grosso incendio nel deposito Bartolini in zona Dergano a Milano: alta colonna di fumo

Le fiamme in via don Minzoni

Grosso incendio nel deposito Bartolini a Milano: alta colonna di fumo, in fiamme anche camion

Le fiamme in via don Minzoni, dall’interno si sentono forti esplosioni. Il Comune: “Tenere chiuse le finestre”

Ronaldo evita i tifosi e vola via con l’aereo privato (griffato CR7) da 80 milioni di dollari

Il fuoriclasse portoghese sbarcato a Lisbona è scappato a Madeira con il gioiello volante

В МИД считают настораживающей концентрацию 90% ИИ-мощностей всего в двух странах

В МИДе считают настораживающей концентрацию 90% ИИ-мощностей всего в двух странах

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s couture debut reimagines Balenciaga in his own colourful image

Italian designer brings sculptural silhouettes and playful palettes to storied house, while it is hats off to Giorgio’s niece at her second Armani Privé showThe house of Balenciaga takes haute couture very seriously indeed. Cristóbal Balenciaga was so horrified by the rise of mass-produced clothes that in 1968 he abruptly shuttered his brand and retired to his native Spain, announcing that “high fashion is mortally wounded”.So Pierpaolo Piccioli, who now helms the house, approached the brief of his first Balenciaga couture collection conscientiously, despite having 25 years of experience at Va

Satnam Singh, 16 anni di carcere per l’imprenditore che lo ha scaricato a casa senza soccorrerlo

Lo ha deciso il tribunale di Latina, la pubblica accusa aveva chiesto 16 anni. Per tutta la giornata, Cgil in presidio: “Non è un caso isolato, ma un modello di fare impresa che va contrastato”

How Morocco can win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title

Morocco has long dreamed of a World Cup title. Now, the trophy is finally within reach - can they seize the moment?

Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of immigrant

Hannah Dugan was fined $5,000 for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade ICE agentsA former Wisconsin judge who was convicted of felony obstruction for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has been spared prison.A federal judge on Wednesday instead fined Judge Hannah Dugan $5,000, citing her otherwise law-abiding life in issuing the sentence. Continue reading...

Trump Praises NATO’s ‘Unity’ After Lashing Out at Allies

Though President Trump assailed partners for not joining the war in Iran, he said he would grant Ukraine long-sought authority to make the Patriot defense system.

Heartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina

After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.

Nato summit: Trump says US could let Ukraine make Patriots and renews criticism of Spain and UK – as it happened

US president say Spain ‘very bad’ in relation to Iran conflict and UK’s approach ‘not in spirit of Winston Churchill’Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summitAnd that ends their short briefing, with Trump saying he will be back later, and Rutte desperately throwing in that he will also do a press conference if anyone is interested in it please.Trump also heaps praise on Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, praising the Turkish military might, and, amusingly, out of nowhere praises China, too. Continue reading...

«Яблоко» заявило об устранении замечаний ЦИК к документам кандидатов

Count Binface on Clacton byelection: ‘I didn’t know old Farage was going to self-detonate’

Parody candidate, expected to be Reform leader’s only challenger for seat, suggests ‘perhaps it’s all a fever dream’Count Binface had been looking forward to a relaxing journey back to his home planet of Sigma IX when Nigel Farage dropped a political bombshell on Tuesday.Instead, Britain’s hottest new political property said he was left with no choice but to perform a swift intergalactic handbrake turn when news broke that Farage had resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering the possibility of a byelection in the English coastal constituency he has represented since 2024. Continue reading...

Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Egyptian Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before his country played ArgentinaA Palestinian aid worker who had organised screenings of World Cup matches in Gaza was killed by an Israeli missile strike just before the game between Egypt and Argentina on Tuesday evening.Two brothers aged eight and 10 and another man who was in the street near the site of the attack were also killed. Continue reading...

Iran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Exchange of Strikes

“I think it’s over,” President Trump said of the preliminary truce, threatening to strike Iran again. Iran accused the U.S. of violating provisions of the cease-fire as hard-line voices there called for it to be torn up.

Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 8 июля

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии в среду, 8 июля, вырос на 1,39% до 2220,77 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС вырос на 1,02% и составил 915,67 пункта.

The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories

The Pitt and Hacks lead the race for America's most coveted TV awards - see the full list of nominations.

City watchdog attacks consumer group in £9.1bn car loan payout battle

FCA clashes with Consumer Voice, alleging lack of transparency and conflict of interestThe City regulator is trying to get the only consumer group arguing for higher motor finance scandal payouts thrown out of court, alleging that its co-founders have not been transparent about their funding and potential conflicts of interest.The accusations, laid out in legal filings on Wednesday, are the latest controversy in the long-running saga surrounding mis-sold car loans, with fears of large payouts having resulted in heavy lobbying by banks and a controversial intervention by the chancellor, Rachel

Трамп: новое руководство Ирана может «исчезнуть», как его предшественники

Трамп: новое руководство Ирана может «исчезнуть», как и его предшественники

NATO pledges 70 billion euros for Ukraine as Trump praises peace ‘progress’

Trump says US will 'show' Ukraine how to produce Patriot missile systems during a friendly appearance with Zelenskyy.

Ancient quasars deepen a major unsolved problem in astrophysics

The Euclid space telescope has identified 31 ancient quasars, including the earliest known, challenging existing theories of black hole growth in the early universe

Marine Le Pen will run for election in 2027. Will she have to wear an electronic tag?

Court clears way for RN leader to be presidential candidate after she was found guilty of overseeing a scheme that misused more than €4m of EU money• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSo she’s running. Written off by many after her conviction last year for embezzling public funds, Marine Le Pen, France’s far-right figurehead, insisted yesterday there was “no scenario in which I will not be a candidate” for the French presidency in next year’s elections.Hours earlier, a Paris appeals court had confirmed she was guilty of overseeing a scheme that misused more than €4m

Коли Україна виготовить першу ракету до Patriot: експерт оцінив строки

Водночас, поки невідомо, ліцензію на виробництво ракет якого покоління ми отримаємо.

Attentato Ranucci, Lavitola: “Non sono stato io e non so chi possa essere stato”

L’imprenditore, presunto mandante dell’attentato al giornalista di Report, si è avvalso della facoltà di non rispondere, almeno fino a che non leggerà tutti gli atti

Загроза у нас спільна: Зеленський розкрив деталі зустрічі з президентом Польщі

Президенти досягли домовленості продовжити діалог.