- Man killed in police shooting in Cold Lake, Alberta, under investigation by watchdog
- Letlow and Fleming compete for Cassidy’s seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
- Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed by up to 11 hours due to thunderstorms
- Toxic silver-cheeked toadfish invade Greece, prompting government catch initiative
- Europe faces prolonged heatwave as temperatures soar across continent
- EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limiting military-aged men
- Venezuela’s earthquake death toll rises to 920 as rescue efforts intensify.
- Teams qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32
Financial Times - oil producers spring surprise output cut of more than 1mn barrels a day
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times splashes on the revelations from oil producing nations that they will be cutting back production by more than a million barrels a day.
According to the paper, the move has put Saudi Arabia on a “collision course” with the US as it attempts to boost prices.
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Man killed in police shooting in Cold Lake, Alberta, under investigation by watchdog
Alberta’s police watchdog has launched an investigation into the RCMP’s fatal shooting of a man in Cold Lake. The incident occurred while officers were responding to a domestic call, prompting scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the use of lethal force.
Letlow and Fleming compete for Cassidy’s seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisiana voters are participating in a Republican Senate runoff on Saturday, with Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming contesting to replace former Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow received over 44% in the primary, while Fleming garnered 28%. The winner is expected to confidently progress to the Senate.

Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed by up to 11 hours due to thunderstorms
Severe thunderstorms have disrupted operations at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leading to delays for nearly 800 flights. Passengers are facing waits of up to 11 hours, with further delays expected as storms continue to affect air traffic across southern England, according to Eurocontrol.

Toxic silver-cheeked toadfish invade Greece, prompting government catch initiative
Toxic silver-cheeked toadfish invade Greece, causing damage to fishing gear and prompting government payouts for catches amid rising concerns.

Europe faces prolonged heatwave as temperatures soar across continent
A brutal heatwave will persist across Europe this weekend, with record temperatures recorded in the UK, France, and Germany. As Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones the Pride March, emergency services respond to increased callouts amid extreme conditions, with temperatures peaking at 39°C in the French capital.

EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limiting military-aged men
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on addressing pressing migration policies and economic resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
Leaders are poised to enhance collaborative efforts and strategic dialogue.
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