Zelensky willing to meet Putin in person for peace talks
Diplomatic efforts have largely stalled since March 2022, with no direct talks between the two sides for over a year. The last round of negotiations in Istanbul produced a peace proposal that was later abandoned, and since then, dialogue has been limited to exchanges of prisoners of war and deceased soldiers
Ousmane Dembele Named Ligue 1 Player of the Year as PSG Eyes Historic Treble
Dembele succeeds Kylian Mbappé, who had dominated the Player of the Year award for five consecutive seasons before his move to Real Madrid at the end of the previous campaign. His achievement further cements his status as one of the brightest stars in European football
Macron Urges French Firms to Halt U.S. Investments Amid Trump Tariff Row
In a sharp rebuke to Trump’s decision to impose a 20% tariff on European goods, Macron described the move as “brutal and unfounded,” warning it could backfire and damage the American economy and consumers
NATO Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine as Europe Steps Up Security Efforts
The proposal, spearheaded by France and involving the United Kingdom, seeks to utilize NATO’s well-established command and control structure to deploy a “reassurance force” as part of a broader European push to bolster Ukraine’s security amid growing uncertainty over continued U.S. support
German Intelligence Report Suggests High Probability of COVID-19 Lab Leak
This classified assessment, which remained undisclosed to the public at the time, was recently revealed by German media outlets. According to the report, the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) had been conducting experiments aimed at enhancing the transmissibility of viruses in humans
Macron Warns Europe of Russian Threat, Urges Stronger Defence
Macron’s late-evening speech appeared to be a calculated move to reassure the French populace amidst growing concerns over the war in Ukraine, European security, and escalating trade tensions with the United States
Shock Move: U.S. Halts Aid and Intelligence Support to Ukraine
In addition, the U.S. has directed other Western partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a practice that had been in place since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022
Suspect in Mannheim Car Attack Faces Questioning After Killing Two and Injuring Eleven
According to police reports, the suspect attempted to harm himself during his arrest, firing a blank gun into his mouth. He was swiftly taken to a hospital for treatment and has since been discharged into police custody
Deportation Tensions Escalate: Historical Wounds Deepen French-Algerian Diplomatic Rift
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on Wednesday that his government would spend up to six weeks re-examining all immigration agreements made with Algiers since Algeria’s independence in 1962