France's 2026 budget to be a 'demanding' undertaking, French economy minister warns

Joe Harris, a World War II veteran and member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickles, died at the age of 108 in Los Angeles. He parachuted into forest fires in the Pacific Northwest caused by Japanese balloon bombs, as part of Operation Firefly in 1945. Harris performed 72 jumps and was honored by Marine Corps veterans and wildland firefighters in his later years. Full Article

Netflix will be making the show "Adolescence" available to all secondary schools in the UK through Into Film+, accompanied by guides from healthy relationships charity Tender. The show, which addresses radicalization of a young boy by alt-right groups online, was supported by Keir Starmer and co-creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. Thorne emphasized the importance of sparking conversations about online influence and violence among young people through the drama. Full Article

A French naval patrol plane surveils a Russian warship in the Baltic Sea as part of the Baltic Sentry program, aimed at countering suspected sabotage of undersea cables by Russia. The mission, involving NATO allies like the US, UK, and France, has deterred further incidents and demonstrated alliance unity. Tensions with Russia persist as crew members monitor Russian naval activity and encounter GPS jamming and radar lock-ons during the mission. Full Article

The US administration, under President Trump, has urged Spain to increase its military spending in line with NATO commitments, marking their first official contact since Trump took office. Despite Trump's previous criticism of Spain's low defence contribution, recent diplomatic discussions between Under Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Spain's Secretary of State for Foreign and Global Affairs focused on strengthening ties and cooperation on various mutual interests, with a particular emphasis on defence spending. Spain...

A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect, and infanticide after her newborn baby boy was found dead outside a church in London. The mother is currently in the hospital receiving medical care, while detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the baby's death. A forensic post-mortem on the baby will be conducted later this week, with authorities remaining open-minded about the incident. Full Article

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) refuted a report by The New York Times, deeming it factually incorrect and biased. The MEA emphasized that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has consistently followed international trade regulations and end-user commitments, dismissing any allegations against the state-owned defense company. India's stringent legal framework for strategic trade was underscored by the MEA, urging media outlets to exercise due diligence in reporting to prevent misrepresentation of facts. Full Article