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French President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, focusing on the Iran crisis and advocating for diplomacy. Both leaders criticised US President Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric. Macron’s visit, devoid of political meetings with Italian officials, underscored institutional and religious engagement.
The ripple effects of the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are impacting Europe, leading to divisions among citizens regarding political and military responses. Public opinion varies significantly as nations navigate their involvement in these conflicts.
Stressed and disengaged employees risk productivity, with Gallup estimating a global GDP loss of 9% in its 2026 report. Employee engagement has reached a low of 20%, with Europe showing the least engagement levels, particularly among younger, non-managerial workers, demonstrating a pressing workplace issue.
Allies of the jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Monday that they had been unable to locate him for six days, and that he had likely been transferred to another facility.
According to initial findings, the perpetrator knew his victims.
The Royal Navy is sending two minehunter ships to Ukraine, as part of a wider effort to bolster Kyiv’s capabilities at sea.
The failed attempt to saturate Ukrainian air defences with decoy missiles reveals a vulnerability in Russia’s military capabilities.
The Ukrainian leader and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban were seen having an animated exchange.
Among the dozens of people evacuated were three newborns, the mayor of the town said after the blaze.
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