French President Emmanuel Macron announced the introduction of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds due to the growing threat from Russia. The program will last 10 months, and by 2030, it is planned to recruit 10,000 new recruits.
A group of military officers announced they had seized control of Guinea-Bissau, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. They suspended the electoral process and declared border closures and a curfew.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
Daniel Noboa claims he was targeted in a poisoning attempt with chocolate and jam containing chemical substances, which he received at a public event. This is the second assassination attempt on his life amid anti-government protests and rising crime in the country.
The Louvre has reopened three days after the theft of Napoleon's jewels worth almost 100 million euros. The museum director has been summoned to the Senate for questioning regarding security.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at La Santé prison in Paris to serve a five-year sentence. His supporters gathered outside the prison, and his lawyers filed a petition for parole.
The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.
Turkey has deployed an advanced AWACS radar aircraft to Lithuania to bolster defenses in the Baltic region following Russian airspace violations. The mission will last until Thursday, with the aircraft capable of detecting low-flying objects.
Protesters in France tried to "Block Everything," expressing dissatisfaction with Macron's policies and budget cuts. Almost 300 participants in the riots were detained, and police used tear gas.
Fragments of bones of "Lucy", Australopithecus afarensis, 3. 18 million years old, were presented in Prague. This is the first demonstration in Europe, along with "Selam", another unique specimen.
The Cambodian Parliament has passed a law allowing for the deprivation of citizenship for conspiracy with foreign states. Human rights activists fear abuses to suppress dissent.
French swimmer Leon Marchand became world champion for the third time in the 200-meter individual medley, clocking 1:53. 68. This happened the day after he set a world record in the same event.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an additional 6. 5 billion euros in military spending over the next two years. This is due to new threats, including Russia, terrorism, and cyberattacks, with the goal of reaching 64 billion euros annually for defense by 2027.
Russian mercenaries from the Wagner PMC have created a network of secret prisons in Mali, where civilians are tortured and kidnapped. From 2023 to 2025, 668 people went missing.
Rafael Nadal officially said goodbye to tennis at the Roland Garros tournament. He was accompanied by sports legends: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
Suspects in the 2016 robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris for 10 million euros will face trial soon. The men, aged 69 and 71, known as "grandpa robbers", are awaiting sentencing in May.
The Hamas group announced the release of one hostage with dual citizenship and the return of the bodies of four dead prisoners. This is happening against the background of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Belgium has delayed the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine until 2026 due to delays in receiving F-35s. Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed continued support for Ukraine.
Intense rains in Niger led to widespread flooding, causing 339 deaths and displacing more than 1. 1 million people. The disaster caused significant damage to the country's infrastructure, cultural sites and schools.
An Israeli strike on a mosque in Deir al-Balah killed 21 people. The IDF claims to have attacked the Hamas command center located in the former mosque.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said there would be no ceasefire with Lebanese Hezbollah. He stressed that Israel will continue to fight until victory.
French police have set up security perimeters in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games. The city center is closed to traffic, a pass regime is introduced and 45,000 law enforcement officers are deployed to guard the opening ceremony on the Seine.
