France Becomes 1st EU Country to Bar Children Under 15 From Social Media
PARIS—The French Parliament gave final approval on July 21 to a bill barring children younger than 15 from social media, making France the...
Trump Has First Phone Call With UK’s New Prime Minister
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, spoke with President Donald Trump in a phone call covering the military alliance, Iran, and North Sea...
Germany, France Agree to Deepen Defense Cooperation
France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) shake hands after a joint press conference in the Augustusburg castle during...
EU Hits AliExpress With Record $630 Million Fine for Failing to Curb Counterfeit Goods
The European Union has imposed a record fine of 550 million euros, or about $630 million, on Chinese online retailer AliExpress for failing...
400 Ukrainian Drones Target Moscow Region, Say Russian Officials
Kyiv targeted the Moscow region with 400 drones overnight, as part of Ukraine’s ongoing assault on Russia’s oil and logistical infrastructure.Moscow Mayor Sergei...
Andy Burnham Appointed UK Prime Minister
Former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer as prime minister of the UK on July 20.Burnham took the keys to...
EU Bans Companies From Destroying Unsold Clothes, Footwear
A European Union law banning large companies from destroying unsold clothing, footwear, and clothing accessories came into effect on July 19.“Under the new...
Russia Pounds Kyiv in Major Ballistic Missile Attack
A column of smoke rises over the city as a car drives on a highway following Russian missile strikes, amid Russia’s attack on...
Latvia Follows Lithuania, Increases Security Around Critical Infrastructure
Latvia has increased its security at critical infrastructure sites after receiving intelligence that Russia may be planning an attack in the Baltic region,...
Fire in Forest of French Kings: The Battle to Save Fontainebleau
FONTAINEBLEAU—For four centuries, the Grand Canal of the Château de Fontainebleau has mirrored little more than sky and the slow passage of visitors...
