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Rodgers Oloo Magutha, known as Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’, has gained attention for rescuing injured birds and sharing his home with them. The video shows him collecting recyclable materials at a Nairobi dumpsite, caring for birds at home and feeding them. Black kites, ibises, pigeons and other birds move freely around him as he explains his mission to protect and release them when they are ready. Magutha says he has rescued more than 20 birds and wants to raise awareness about conservation through his unusual bond with wildlife. His videos have attracted attention online, but his close contact with wild birds has…

ANKARA — Le secrétaire général de l’Otan, Mark Rutte, a un message à adresser aux alliés à propos de Donald Trump : le président américain avait raison. Il avait raison de faire pression sur eux pour qu’ils augmentent leurs dépenses de défense, il avait raison de les inciter à moderniser leurs armées, et il avait raison de déclencher une guerre contre l’Iran, a considéré le Néerlandais auprès de POLITICO lors d’une interview pour le podcast The Conversation with Dasha Burns, enregistrée à l’occasion du sommet des dirigeants de l’Alliance cette semaine, dans la capitale turque. “C’est simplement que j’apprécie cet…

Instead of accepting the court’s ruling and hoping she could get her sentence knocked down to six months for good behavior, the 57-year-old took a major gamble: She announced on prime-time television that she would once again appeal, this time to France’s highest court. Le Pen argued that her decision would free her of the obligation to wear the bracelet, as appeals lift penalties under French criminal law. But the new trial before the the Cour de cassation could now take place in the middle of her presidential campaign. “My hands are clean … I will prove it,” Le Pen…

Published on 07/07/2026 – 23:44 GMT+2 Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a new agreement aimed at expanding collaboration on drones, military technology and the defence industry, as European allies seek to draw more closely on Kyiv’s battlefield experience. The agreement, signed on Tuesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, will deepen cooperation between the Estonian and Ukrainian defence industries, including the exchange of expertise in drone technology, cybersecurity, information technology and military innovation. “Ukraine has developed one of the most competitive defence industries in the world” through its experience fighting…

Argentina fans celebrated with tears, songs and dancing after their team’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16. Footage from Buenos Aires and Atlanta shows supporters cheering, embracing and playing drums as the final whistle confirmed Argentina’s place in the quarter-finals. Many fans said they never stopped believing despite trailing 2-0 late in the match, while others described the comeback as one of the most emotional victories they had witnessed. Argentina will face either Switzerland or Colombia in the quarter-finals.

Published on 07/07/2026 – 23:00 GMT+2 The day after Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup farewell, Lionel Messi’s Argentina were pushed to the limit by a fearless Egypt side that came close to producing what would have been the biggest shock of the tournament so far. In the first ever meeting between the two countries at a World Cup, it was the Egyptians who took the lead on 15 minutes, with Yasser Ibrahim heading home. Argentina had a golden opportunity to draw level shortly after, but Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir saved a Messi penalty, with the Argentine wasting his second spot-kick of…

Here are four key questions hanging over Le Pen’s political resurrection and her upcoming presidential campaign.  What are the legal next steps? One key challenge for Le Pen is to avoid having to campaign while her movement is restricted by a court order. In principle, when an appeal decision is challenged before the Cour de cassation, the sentence is suspended. So by appealing Tuesday’s ruling, Le Pen can make good on her promise not to campaign while wearing an electronic ankle bracelet. But there is a catch: The president of the highest court has already said the judges would do their…

Published on 07/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 EU hopeful members that struggle to carry out necessary reforms need support, not punishment, Obrad Kesić, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ambassador to the EU, told Euronews. Last week, Euronews revealed that the European Commission was set to redirect funding from Western Balkan candidate countries that failed to deliver required reforms towards better-performing ones, with Bosnia and Herzegovina set to be the biggest loser. “If students are struggling, punishment is not the best method to get them back on track,” Kesić said, adding that the move would be unfortunate for his country’s citizens. He noted that…

Democrats in Washington and Maine, many of whom stood by the scandal-plagued Platner during previous controversies, have since revoked their endorsements and called for him to exit the race.  The scandal blows up the map for Democrats, who bet on Maine as a key state in their road to retaking control of Congress’ upper chamber. Democrats need to flip four seats to gain a majority in the 100-member body. Maine was long seen as one of their best opportunities, as the only state Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won in 2024 that is currently represented by a Republican U.S. senator. …

Published on 07/07/2026 – 9:00 GMT+2•Updated 15:46 As the holiday season peaks, the grand vision of smart EU borders has collided with a physical breakdown, risking the travel plans of millions. Welcome to the premium queuing experience. The automated network is now live across 29 European nations. And since the rollout, the digital net caught 40,000 border refusals and identified 1,000 security risks. To Brussels, these figures prove the database works by instantly flagging visa overstayers and fake documents. But here goes a problem: biometric collection is triggering a systemic operational crisis. Industry lobbies report waiting times at border control…