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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : à Ankara, Volodymyr Zelensky a évoqué avec Mark Rutte, le secrétaire général de l’OTAN, la nécessité de livraisons urgentes de missiles pour la défense aérienne ukrainienne

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-07-07T17:26:34+00:00

Selon le président ukrainien, les deux hommes ont également discuté, au premier jour du sommet de l’OTAN dans la capitale turque, d’un renforcement de la coopération militaire entre l’Ukraine et les pays de l’Alliance, notamment à travers la production conjointe d’armes.

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Labour, Tories and Lib Dems refuse to stand in byelection with Farage’s resignation labelled ‘desperate stunt’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:25:18+00:00

Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’ Q: Do you think the parliamentary commissioner for standards should investigate Nigel Farage’s gifts from George Cottrell?Badenoch said that was a matter for the commissioner.[Farage is] hinting at press regulation. For all of the criticism and the attacks, and I would even say abuse that I’ve got from the press, I’ve never once recommended curbing our free press. I think this is one of the amazing things about this country.I would be very worried about a Reform government using g

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Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from Senate race amid sexual assault claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:25:17+00:00

Sanders, one of Platner’s earliest and most influential backers, is latest to call on him to withdraw from Maine raceThe progressive senator Bernie Sanders has called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race in Maine, citing “very serious allegations” of sexual assault.While Platner has denied the claim, first reported by Politico, a growing list of Democrats have urged him to stand aside as the party’s candidate. He has said he is “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward” in the wake of the story. Continue reading...

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Hungarian public media outlets halt broadcasting in post-Orbán shake-up

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:19:08+00:00

Péter Magyar hails ‘end of propaganda broadcasts’ as Kossuth radio and M1 TV channels suspend transmissionHungarian public media outlets close to Viktor Orbán have suspended broadcasting, the country’s prime minister said as he hailed efforts to dismantle the longtime nationalist leader’s control over information.Péter Magyar, who ousted Orbn in a landslide election victory in April, wrote on Facebook: “A historic day. Today marks the end of propaganda broadcasts on public media platforms. They lied at night, they lied during the day, they lied on every wavelength. That is now over.” Continue

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Badenoch says Tories won’t stand in ‘fake’ Clacton byelection, but will in likely recall one over Farage’s ‘fishy finances’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:16:43+00:00

Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’ Q: Do you think the parliamentary commissioner for standards should investigate Nigel Farage’s gifts from George Cottrell?Badenoch said that was a matter for the commissioner.[Farage is] hinting at press regulation. For all of the criticism and the attacks, and I would even say abuse that I’ve got from the press, I’ve never once recommended curbing our free press. I think this is one of the amazing things about this country.I would be very worried about a Reform government using g

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Repression Turns to Rage After Quakes in Venezuela

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:15:12+00:00

Venezuelans are publicly expressing their anger over their government’s disaster response, despite the risk of imprisonment.

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ЦИК нашла у Партии пенсионеров ошибки в документах кандидатов вслед за «Яблоком»

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-07-07T17:13:54+00:00

Центральная избирательная комиссия (ЦИК) продолжает проверку документов для заверения и последующей регистрации кандидатов на выборы в Госдуму. 7 июля комиссия уведомила Российскую партию пенсионеров за социальную справедливость (РППСС) о выявленных недостатках: в федеральных списках обнаружено 28 неточностей (всего выдвинуто 268 кандидатов), в документах одномандатников – 5 (всего – 108 человек). У партии есть время исправить обнаруженные недостатки до 9 июля, и уже 11 июля будет заседание по заверению списков.

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Zelenskyy says Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:05:42+00:00

Ukraine’s president says defensive capabilities built up in war with Russia mean it would be wrong to exclude itEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has argued for Ukraine to be allowed to join Nato at its annual summit – saying it would be wrong to exclude a country that had built up strong defences in its long struggle against the Russian invasion.The Ukrainian president said his country had developed almost all the weapons it needed, and now only required European help in developing an alternative to the US Patriots to protect against ballistic missile attack. Continue reading...

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Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’, says Zelenskyy

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T17:05:42+00:00

Ukraine’s president argues defensive capabilities built up in war with Russia mean it shouldn’t be excludedEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has argued for Ukraine to be allowed to join Nato at its annual summit – saying it would be wrong to exclude a country that had built up strong defences in its long struggle against the Russian invasion.The Ukrainian president said his country had developed almost all the weapons it needed, and now only required European help in developing an alternative to the US Patriots to protect against ballistic missile attack. Continue reading...

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Qatar says Iran fully responsible after tankers struck in strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:52:34+00:00

Three vessels, including a Qatari LNG carrier, struck within hours close to OmanQatar has warned Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the strait of Hormuz.All three vessels were struck close to Oman which had suggested a new shipping corridor close to its coastline – a proposal opposed by Iran, which wants to charge ships using the waterway. Continue reading...

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Qatar: Iran is legally responsible for hits on three tankers in strait of Hormuz

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:52:34+00:00

Vessels, including a Qatari LNG carrier, struck close to Oman as Tehran blames USQatar has warned Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck within hours in the strait of Hormuz.All three were hit close to Oman, which had suggested a new shipping corridor close to its coastline – a proposal Iran opposes as it wants to charge ships to use the waterway. Continue reading...

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Block Farage’s resignation until inquiry into £5m donation is finished, urges Davey – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:47:12+00:00

Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’ Q: Do you think the parliamentary commissioner for standards should investigate Nigel Farage’s gifts from George Cottrell?Badenoch said that was a matter for the commissioner.[Farage is] hinting at press regulation. For all of the criticism and the attacks, and I would even say abuse that I’ve got from the press, I’ve never once recommended curbing our free press. I think this is one of the amazing things about this country.I would be very worried about a Reform government using g

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Austrian campaign aims to save writer Stefan Zweig’s Salzburg villa after Porsche tunnel row

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:45:56+00:00

Supporters hope to stop 17th-century Villa Europa passing into private hands after Wolfgang Porsche unexpectedly put it on marketAustrian cultural figures have launched a campaign to buy a villa once home to the writer Stefan Zweig after its owner, the automotive magnate Wolfgang Porsche, unexpectedly put it on the market following a row over his plans to build a private tunnel for his car collection.Zweig, the Austrian Jewish writer whose novels inspired the Wes Anderson film The Grand Budapest Hotel, lived in the 17th-century property until 1934 when he was driven out of Salzburg by the Aust

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Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw amid sexual assault claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:41:08+00:00

More members of the Democratic party have asked Platner to stand down from US Senate race in MaineThe progressive senator Bernie Sanders has called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race in Maine, citing “very serious allegations” of sexual assault.While Platner has denied the claims, first reported by Politico on Monday, a growing list of Democrats have called on him to stand aside as the party’s candidate. Continue reading...

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Bernie Sanders calls on Graham Platner to withdraw from US Senate race amid sexual assault claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:41:08+00:00

More members of the Democratic party have asked Platner to stand down from US Senate race in MaineThe progressive senator Bernie Sanders has called on Graham Platner to withdraw from the US Senate race in Maine, citing “very serious allegations” of sexual assault.While Platner has denied the claims, first reported by Politico on Monday, a growing list of Democrats have called on him to stand aside as the party’s candidate. Continue reading...

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Bernie Sanders joins Democrats’ calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race as window to replace him narrows – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:40:21+00:00

Calls grow for Platner to drop out of Senate race after sexual assault allegation; Platner must end campaign by 13 July for Democrats to replace him on ballotBernie Sanders calls on Platner to quit raceHow could Democrats replace Graham Platner – and who might do it?Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said he had a “very good talk” withVladimir Putin, ahead of arriving in Turkey.This comes amid a wave of recent Russian strikes across Ukraine that have killed at least 21 people. The US president said that he also spoke with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of the Nato s

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Italian village to impose fines of up to €200 on tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:39:57+00:00

Varenna’s authorities say wandering around the village shirtless or in swimwear is now bannedA fishing village by Lake Como has imposed fines of up to €200 (£171) for those who wander around with bare chests or in swimwear, in the latest attempt by an Italian holiday destination to crack down on uncouth tourists.Varenna has been feeling the strain from an increasing number of visitors and so authorities were moved to introduce a raft of new rules aimed at preserving the village’s appearance and guaranteeing a smidgen of peace and quiet for its year-round population of roughly 650. Continue rea

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Nato claims big rise in European defence spending as Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ with it over Iran - Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-07-07T16:38:08+00:00

Nato says core defence spending by Europe and Canada is up 11% as US president repeats criticism of alliesThe opening speeches are now under way in Ankara, and you can watch them below.This is the Day 1 industry event, not the leaders’ summit, mind you. Continue reading...

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За тиждень енергетики повернули електрику в домівки 300 тисяч сімей після ворожих атак, - ДТЕК

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-07-07T16:34:00+00:00

Протягом тижня енергетики компанії ДТЕК повернули електроенергію в домівки 300 тисяч сімей, чиї оселі були знеструмлені внаслідок ворожих обстрілів. Про це йдеться в повідомленні ДТЕК. "З 29 червня...

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