Trump says Türkiye’s purchase of S-400 systems from Russia no problem for F-35 sales

US President Donald Trump said he does not view Turkey’s earlier purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia as an obstacle to a potential contract to sell US-made F-35 fighter jets to the country.

French court clears way for Marine Le Pen to run for president

A French appeal court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the presidential election next year.

Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup 4-1

Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup Monday, as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun's ban.

Netanyahu urges US not to sell F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged the United States not to sell its advanced F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye, arguing it would “upset the power balance” in the region.

Belgium appeals FIFA decision to clear US striker Balogun of red card

The Royal Belgian Football Association has appealed FIFA’s decision to overturn the red-card disqualification of US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of Monday's US-Belgium Last 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, The Athletic news web portal reported citing a source on Monday.

Multiple blasts with secondary detonations rock Kiev , widespread damage, say officials

The Ukrainian capital was hit by a combined drone and missile strike early Monday morning, according to local officials and media reports. The Russian Ministry of Defense has yet to comment, while footage from the scene showed powerful secondary detonations.

'Very dangerous' super typhoon nears US Pacific islands

Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Marianas today, hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane over the US Pacific territories.

Mbappé sends France into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay

France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display.