SportsFrench authorities said 416 people were detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after clashes during celebrations of PSG’s Champions League final victory. Police reported injuries, damage to vehicles and businesses, and unrest near the Champs-Élysées and Parc des Princes.
Pete Hegseth says the US and Pakistan are building a “true friendship,” praising Islamabad as an interlocutor in US-Iran peace talks that helped deliver an April 8 ceasefire, while avoiding naming threats.
Trump announces the end of the U.S. naval blockade of Iran and says he will make a final decision on a potential deal, listing nuclear, Strait of Hormuz, and uranium terms.
An Al Jazeera report says Modi’s campaign to isolate Pakistan has backfired, with Islamabad strengthening ties with the US and China and emerging as a key diplomatic interlocutor amid regional tensions.
WorldUS authorities have announced no-fly zones for drones and other aircraft over World Cup stadiums and related fan events. The FAA said violators could face fines, equipment seizure and criminal charges.
WorldNato chief Mark Rutte pledged full support to Romania after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in Galati, injuring two people. Romanian officials called the incident a serious violation of international law.
SportsDidier Deschamps is set to leave as France coach after the upcoming World Cup in North America. He departs after a 14-year tenure that included World Cup glory in 2018 and another final in 2022.
WorldIsrael’s UN ambassador said the country will be added to a UN blacklist on conflict-related sexual violence, alongside Hamas. Israel rejected the move and said it would sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
SportsArsenal face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the English side chasing a first European title. PSG are aiming to retain the trophy after winning it for the first time last season.
SportsErling Haaland has helped Norway qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years after a perfect campaign. The Manchester City striker now leads a young side aiming to make an impact on the global stage.
WorldSingapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said North Korea is not currently ready to reopen major communication channels with the US, South Korea or Japan. He also pointed to Pyongyang’s rejection of reunification and its closer ties with Russia.
WorldThe US and Iran have reached an outline agreement to extend their ceasefire for 60 days, according to a Reuters source. The proposal still awaits President Donald Trump’s approval.
