U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the media from the Oval Office on Friday, responding to the viral clip involving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte, which had sparked widespread speculation online.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Friday that Hungarian families lose around 8 billion forints ($22.5 million) annually to online financial scams, alleging that 80% of the cybercriminal networks involved are connected to Ukraine.
China halted imports of Japanese seafood, citing concerns that the release of treated, diluted—yet still slightly radioactive—wastewater could pose a threat to the fishing industry and coastal communities in eastern China.
In an effort to safeguard its youngest citizens, France has announced a nationwide ban on smoking in all outdoor areas accessible to children—meaning the classic image of smoking in a French park is soon to become a thing of the past.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced that Germany will review its arms exports to Israel due to concerns over potential violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza.
At least 32 people have died and over 150 have been injured across Pakistan during a week of storms that followed a heatwave, with officials reporting five additional deaths on Friday.
On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron urged for stronger cooperation between Europe and Asia to tackle growing global security threats and protect international norms.
