Macron will join other EU leaders at a special defence summit in Brussels after the US suspended military aid to Kyiv.
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Serbia’s opposition under fire for smoke and flare protest in parliament
Police gather evidence against MPs who let off smoke bombs and flares in a protest over claims of corruption.
Syria vows to destroy any remaining Assad-era chemical weapons
Asaad al-Shibani asks for the support of the global chemical weapons watchdog to “end to this painful legacy”.
Coldplay to pick 2026 World Cup final half-time acts
Coldplay will work alongside Fifa to decide a “set of artists” to perform a half-time show at the 2026 World Cup final.
Man swallows stolen Tiffany’s earrings before police arrest him
The man allegedly swallowed two pairs of earrings worth $769,500 (£597,000) hoping to avoid being charged with theft.
Gaza food prices spike after Israel halts aid deliveries
The UN says at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry.
US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages
Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages.
Six takeaways from Trump’s big speech
The president declares “America is back” as he spars with Democrats and gives a shout-out to Elon Musk.
US actor Jesse Eisenberg gets Polish citizenship
The star wrote and directed a film about two cousins who travel to Poland to honour their grandmother.
Canada foreign minister takes Trump 51st state line ‘very seriously’
Mélanie Joly told the BBC “this is not a joke” and said Canada would “fight” against Trump tariffs.