EU Ministers Convene as Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict Escalates; American Man Faces Court for Attempted Trump Assassination.
European foreign ministers are set for emergency talks over the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The EU is focused on preventing further spread of violence, especially as over 700 lives have already been lost with significant displacement.
Meanwhile, in the United States, 58-year-old Ryan Routh is due in court for an attempted assassination of former President
Donald Trump, marking the second attempt on Trump's life this year after a previous incident in Pennsylvania.
Transitioning to news in Spain, the Canary Islands are grappling with a severe migrant crisis after a recent boat sinking left nine migrants dead and 48 missing. This tragedy underscores the ongoing perilous journeys made by thousands from West Africa, prompting calls for urgent action from both Spain and the EU.
In Europe, Denmark faces a legal challenge at the European Court of Justice over its controversial "ghetto package" policy, which aims to integrate immigrant-heavy neighborhoods but has been accused of racial discrimination. The outcome of the case, brought by residents of Mjolnerparken in Copenhagen, could have significant implications for Danish social policy.
Shifting to Libya, the country's eastern parliament has appointed Naji Mohamed Issa Belqasem as the new governor of the central bank amid ongoing economic turmoil. This move, facilitated by the UN, aims to address the crisis that has severely impacted Libya's oil production.
Finally, in France, Marine Le Pen and her party, the National Rally, are on trial for allegedly embezzling EU funds. As Le Pen denies the charges and positions herself for a potential 2027 presidential run, a conviction could seriously hinder her political career.