France
The Pontiff will visit Paris and Lourdes on September 25-28 at the invitation of Emmanuel Macron. This marks the first official visit by a head of the Vatican to the country in 18 years.
Ukraine's representative LELÉKA will perform seventh in the Eurovision final in Vienna. 25 countries will compete for victory, with Finland being the favorite.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
Lazar the dog passed away at the age of 30 in a French veterinary clinic. His age was officially confirmed by microchip data and the pedigree registry.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed strengthening air defense and joint work on anti-ballistics. France supports the opening of Ukraine's negotiation clusters with the EU.
Pirlo and Materazzi will attend the Russian Cup Superfinal at Luzhniki. The world champions will play against children and hold an autograph session for fans.
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.
Zelenskyy discussed the Drone Deals format and the strengthening of air defense with German representatives. A 90 billion euro loan will be directed toward the production of Ukrainian drones.
The French President called the May 14 attack a manifestation of Russian hypocrisy and promised support. The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of air defense systems for the security of all of Europe.
The Parisians defeated Lens to clinch the Ligue 1 title ahead of schedule. Illia Zabarnyi became the first Ukrainian in history to win the French championship.
Fifteen artists will perform in the first semi-final. Five countries are boycotting the contest due to Israel, while organizers have changed the voting rules and tightened security.
Passengers from the MV Hondius in Tenerife are being evacuated on a single flight to the Netherlands. The WHO has confirmed nine cases of hantavirus infection in Europe.
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
A passenger of the MV Hondius liner tested positive for hantavirus after being repatriated to France. Authorities have identified 22 contacts; the patient's condition has worsened.
One of the 17 evacuated Americans has been confirmed to have hantavirus, although there are currently no symptoms. In total, three people have died from the outbreak on the vessel.
More than 40 countries will discuss the creation of a mission for the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is threatening a military response to the actions of Western powers.
Passengers of the vessel MV Hondius were evacuated from Tenerife due to a hantavirus outbreak that claimed the lives of three people. The WHO assesses the risk to the public as low.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.
Researchers surveyed a 16th-century vessel at a depth of over 2. 4 kilometers off Ramatuelle. A robot recovered unique ceramics and created a 3D model of the wreckage.
ICEYE integrated the ISR Cell center into a French brigade to transmit intelligence data within minutes. The SAR system operates regardless of weather conditions or time of day.
The ship HMS Dragon will support mine clearance and vessel protection efforts as part of a defense plan. The mission is led by Great Britain and France.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.
The militant detained in France tortured at least nine people in the Donetsk prison. He has been charged with committing war crimes.
Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
Donetsk's Shakhtar lost to Crystal Palace in London in the second leg of the Conference League semi-final with a score of 1:2. With an aggregate score of 2:5 over two matches, the club has been eliminated from the tournament.
Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.
Eight startups will represent Ukraine at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The teams will present their developments to attract investment and expand into new markets.