At least 63,000 evacuated in France as wildfires rage in Gironde and Landes, with boats rescuing people from Cap Ferret. Spain declares national emergency. EU sends aid.
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DOJ withdraws subpoenas for NYT journalists after judge rebuke over Air Force One leak investigation. Judge calls subpoenas 'last step, not first.' Press freedom advocates celebrate.
24 nations representing 73% of global GDP launch retail CBDCs in 2026, including digital euro, pound, yen, and rupee. $2.3 trillion in transaction volume reshapes global finance with programmable money, quantum-resistant security, and offline access for unbanked populations.
President Trump announces US-Saudi nuclear deal is conditional on Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel via the Abraham Accords, reshaping Middle East diplomacy.
A 47-year-old woman was stabbed and set on fire by her ex-partner at the Milaneo shopping center in Stuttgart. The suspect was arrested after a two-hour manhunt. Police confirm a domestic violence motive.
Canadian lawyer Mary Hyun-Sook Lee suspended 6 months for using ChatGPT to fabricate court cases, blaming a nonexistent student. A landmark AI ethics case in law.
BBC reveals Scottish police officer Alan Greer raped multiple women since 2012, abused hundreds of sex workers, and died by suicide. At least 8 victims identified. Investigation ongoing.
The EU fined Google €890 million ($1B) for DMA violations: €460M for self-preferencing in Search and €430M for anti-steering on Google Play. Google must comply within 60 days or face additional penalties.
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