- Video shows passengers scrambling for life jackets as ferry sinks off Cyprus
- Dominique de Villepin approaches candidacy for France’s 2027 election
- Some Ontario government and business websites display ‘Lake America’ on maps
- Trump announces U.S. deal with Venezuela to enhance oil reserves
- Businessman dies as storm sinks yachts off Cyprus coast, injures several
- Covenant to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick says Lamine Yamal is regaining top form
- Affordability dominates party discussions on fourth day of Quebec election
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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Video shows passengers scrambling for life jackets as ferry sinks off Cyprus
A high-speed ferry, the Filo Jet, sank off the northern coast of Cyprus, resulting in at least eight fatalities and the arrest of the captain and crew.

Dominique de Villepin approaches candidacy for France’s 2027 election
Dominique de Villepin, a former French prime minister, is poised to enter the 2027 presidential race, confirming his candidacy “once the election campaign has begun.” He dismisses participating in a primary as “the latest gimmick for the desperate,” while Olivier Faure plans to announce his entry into the Socialist Party’s primary.

Some Ontario government and business websites display ‘Lake America’ on maps
Google announced distinctions in its Maps application for users in Canada and the U.S., labelling the geographic feature as Lake Ontario for the former and Lake America for the latter. This adjustment aligns with regional naming conventions and user expectations.
Trump announces U.S. deal with Venezuela to enhance oil reserves
President Trump announced that the U.S. will start “topping out” its strategic petroleum reserve with Venezuelan oil as part of a recent agreement. However, this measure is expected to have limited impact on addressing high gas prices for American consumers.

Businessman dies as storm sinks yachts off Cyprus coast, injures several
A businessman has died and several others have been injured as yachts crashed into rocks during a storm off the southeastern coast of Cyprus.

Covenant to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig from 2027
US defence contractor Covenant plans to produce medium-range missiles near Leipzig, targeting up to 1,000 units annually from 2027. The missiles, expected to exceed 1,500 kilometres in range, are part of Germany’s strategy to enhance its long-range strike capabilities with cost-effective armament solutions.
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