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Jurrien Timber has not played since mid-March due to a groin injury, missing Arsenal’s last 13 matches. Mikel Arteta expressed hope that Timber could return in time for the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, as he continues to progress alongside injured teammate Mikel Merino.

A French appeals court has convicted Air France and Airbus of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447, which killed 228. The ruling reversed a prior acquittal, deeming both companies wholly responsible and ordering fines of €225,000 each, although they plan to appeal.

Bukayo Saka, William Saliba, and David Raya were absent from Arsenal’s first-team training as the club prepares for the Premier League title celebration. A club spokesperson confirmed their absence is part of individual training programmes, easing concerns ahead of the final match against Crystal Palace and the Champions League final.

The Spanish government is addressing allegations regarding the use of EU pandemic funds, firmly denying misuse of European Recovery and Resilience Facility money for pensions. Amidst ongoing political pressure, officials assert that Madrid has followed proper procedures, insisting that not a single euro has been misappropriated.

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Paris Wilson was found guilty of manslaughter this morning for her role in the death of Danny Cahalane, orchestrating an acid attack under the direction of drug dealer Ryan Kennedy, known as ‘Frost’.

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič on Tuesday urged the US to adhere to the EU-US trade deal established in Turnberry, as tensions rise over proposed US tariffs on EU cars. Šefčovič emphasised the need for a swift return to a 15% tariff cap amid ongoing negotiations.

European Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič is in Paris for critical discussions with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer amid rising tensions over US tariff threats on European cars. French MEP Aurore Lalucq voiced scepticism towards US trustworthiness following a contentious trade deal, with further negotiations planned.

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Today, unearthed recordings of Princess Diana from 1991 will be featured in a new TV series titled *Diana: The Unheard Truth*, set to premiere in August 2027, marking 30 years since her death.

France and Germany have deployed firefighting units to the Netherlands to combat woodland blazes that began earlier this week. Dutch authorities, overwhelmed by the fires impacting military training grounds, requested assistance via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, prompting this international response.

A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.