French President Emmanuel Macron met the Sultan of Oman in Paris, wearing dark glasses. This is the second time Macron has appeared in public with glasses. Previously, he explained that he had a burst blood vessel in his eye.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has stripped Zelensky of the Order of the White Eagle. His rating has grown by 8.4% in a month. Now, 54.8% of Poles trust him.
Ukraine will need almost $146 billion in external financing from 2026 to 2029. This is stated in the budget declaration for 2027-2029, published on the website of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine.
The misuse of funds in Ukraine is causing concern among Western partners. Marchenko stated that additional support will be needed for 2027. Budget needs will be covered through international aid.
Funeral services in France are experiencing an overload due to the heatwave and increased mortality. Radio station RTL reports that the owner of a funeral home near Paris complains of a 90-95% workload increase. Morgues are struggling to cope with the number of deceased.
Germany plans to reinstate compulsory military service due to a shortage of personnel and concerns about the 'Russian threat'. The decision is expected to be made in early 2027, with a goal of recruiting 260,000 people by 2035.
US intelligence agents made a mistake, mistaking a school in Minab for a IRGC base. On February 28, a rocket hit the school, killing around 120 children and nearly 200 people. The investigation has been ongoing since April.