Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani denounced the “extremely serious and offensive statements” broadcast on Russian state television.
EasyJet's board has accepted Apollo Global Management's cash offer of £7.15 per share, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion, surpassing Castlelake's previous bid. The airline faces regulatory hurdles within EU law regarding ownership and control.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China directly warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in response to Ukrainian strikes. He learned of Beijing's intervention from European leaders at a NATO summit and also discussed it with U.S. President Donald Trump.
North Korea plans to enhance its nuclear capabilities and intelligence agency. Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized military strength for peace, while plans include modernizing naval bases and combat systems. This follows a recent border crossing incident.
In 2025, nearly one million people worldwide joined the ranks of US dollar millionaires, with the US leading in absolute numbers. Eastern European countries, particularly Lithuania, saw the fastest percentage growth in new millionaires.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was buried in Mashhad after six days of funeral ceremonies. His burial coincided with escalating tit-for-tat attacks between the US and Iran, raising fears of all-out war. The successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from public view.
France advanced to the World Cup semifinals after a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. Kylian Mbappé scored the opener in the 60th minute, and Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead six minutes later. Despite a missed penalty by Mbappé earlier, France dominated possession and chances.
