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14 avril 2026
EU judges' opaque handling of potential conflicts of interest

EU judges' opaque handling of potential conflicts of interest

01 juillet 2026

Members of the Court of Justice of the European Union have ruled on cases involving companies or economic sectors in which they had interests, according to an investigation conducted since 2024 by Investigate Europe and its partners, including Le Monde.

Donald Trump raked in $1.2 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, according to official documents

Donald Trump raked in $1.2 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, according to official documents

01 juillet 2026

The US president's personal net worth rose from $2.3 billion to $6.5 billion between 2024 and 2026, largely thanks to cryptocurrencies, the primary source of his wealth accumulation.

Washington lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful models

Washington lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s most powerful models

01 juillet 2026

Anthropic will soon begin restoring global access to its most powerful AI models after the US government lifted restrictions.

US Supreme Court blocks White House move, upholds birthright citizenship of  children of undocumented migrants

US Supreme Court blocks White House move, upholds birthright citizenship of children of undocumented migrants

01 juillet 2026

After his reciprocal tariff policy was struck down in February, Donald Trump has suffered yet another major setback before the nation's highest court. The policy in question was a flagship of his anti-immigration agenda.

Europe's response to the shock of Chinese competition remains slow as it tries to strengthen its defenses

Europe's response to the shock of Chinese competition remains slow as it tries to strengthen its defenses

01 juillet 2026

On July 1, the European Union will impose new taxes on small parcels and raise tariffs on steel imports. This is yet another example of the measures the 27 member states have taken to try to slow down China's relentless advance – efforts that take time, all while China continues to quickly...

Spain has three months to review one million applications for migrant regularization

Spain has three months to review one million applications for migrant regularization

01 juillet 2026

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is defending a measure aimed at supporting economic growth amid a 'demographic winter.' This is Spain's seventh such initiative in 40 years. Initially, the plan was met with broad consensus, but it has since become a source of division.

Explosion in Monaco targets Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev

Explosion in Monaco targets Ukrainian oligarch Vadim Ermolaev

01 juillet 2026

The homemade bomb that exploded on Monday evening in front of a building in the principality apparently targeted Ermolaev, a wealthy Ukrainian businessman. Although he had renounced his nationality, he still maintained opaque business activities connected to his country of origin.

Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral

Iran prepares for late supreme leader's funeral

30 juin 2026

The funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28, the first day of the US-Iran war, was initially delayed but is now set to begin on Saturday. The ceremonies are expected to draw between 15 and 20 million mourners.

Multiple raids conducted over alleged far-right embezzlement at European Parliament

Multiple raids conducted over alleged far-right embezzlement at European Parliament

30 juin 2026

The probe is based on a report that claimed that far-right members of the Parliament 'unduly spent' €4.33 million. The raids notably targeted a key contractor for the French far-right Rassemblement National party.

250 years of American independence: Sinclair Lewis, the Nobel Prize-winning author who 'burst the smugness' of the average American

250 years of American independence: Sinclair Lewis, the Nobel Prize-winning author who 'burst the smugness' of the average American

30 juin 2026

'America 250' (9/13). The 'Roaring Twenties' saw consumerism, puritanism, and xenophobia rise together in the United States. Sinclair Lewis, a native of Sauk Centre, a rural town in Minnesota, rose to fame with his biting satires of American life, which still resonate today.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end birthright citizenship

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end birthright citizenship

30 juin 2026

The US president had signed an executive order last year on the first day of his second term in the White House decreeing that children born to parents in the United States illegally or on temporary visas would not automatically become US citizens.

US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school

US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in school

30 juin 2026

A 6-3 majority upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports.

After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel

After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel

30 juin 2026

The anger of Russians searching for gas at stations is beginning to emerge on social media. The Russian leader has admitted for the first time the impact of the deep-strike operations carried out by Kyiv, while downplaying them.

EU to implement trade deal with US starting Wednesday

EU to implement trade deal with US starting Wednesday

30 juin 2026

The European Union had previously agreed to remove duties on US industrial goods with Washington, but Trump's threats to Greenland earlier this year delayed the implementation of the accord.

France appears to consider freeing consular agent in exchange for journalist held in Algeria

France appears to consider freeing consular agent in exchange for journalist held in Algeria

30 juin 2026

French prosecutors have requested the lifting of the detention of an Algerian official who is suspected of having taken part in a kidnapping, as France continues to seek the release of Christophe Gleizes.

British PM-in-waiting Burnham presents decentralization plans

British PM-in-waiting Burnham presents decentralization plans

30 juin 2026

The likely successor to Keir Starmer highlighted devolution and reindustrialization as his key priorities. But with tight budget restraints, early doubts are emerging within Labour about his room for maneuver.

'I resisted xenophobic pressure in the past. But now, we have to leave': In South Africa, a violent campaign against foreigners

'I resisted xenophobic pressure in the past. But now, we have to leave': In South Africa, a violent campaign against foreigners

30 juin 2026

Anti-migrant activists from the March and March movement have given foreigners until June 30 to leave the country. Thousands are packing their bags.

Venezuela earthquakes: 'The rescue workers didn't try anything. They say it's too dangerous. But we keep going'

Venezuela earthquakes: 'The rescue workers didn't try anything. They say it's too dangerous. But we keep going'

30 juin 2026

For the past five days, in La Guaira, the area hit hardest by the two earthquakes, families of victims buried beneath collapsed buildings have worked without pause to pull relatives from the rubble.

Monaco police launch search for suspect after parcel bomb blast injures three

Monaco police launch search for suspect after parcel bomb blast injures three

30 juin 2026

Authorities did not confirm the identity of the targeted person, but several media outlets reported Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was wounded.

Crypto world rocked as new regulations push hundreds of platforms out of European market, including Binance

Crypto world rocked as new regulations push hundreds of platforms out of European market, including Binance

30 juin 2026

Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange platform, must halt its operations in Europe after failing to secure regulatory approval. Customers already withdrew €400 million in assets last week.

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