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Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform after a gunman opened fire near the White House on Wednesday, killing a National Guard member and wounding one of her colleagues. Authorities identified the suspected shooter as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirmed to POLITICO that Lakanwal had previous ties to the U.S. — including to the intelligence agency. “In the wake of the disastrous Biden Withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden Administration justified bringing the alleged shooter to the United States in September 2021 due to his prior work with the U.S. Government, including CIA,…

Published on 28/11/2025 – 20:16 GMT+1 •Updated 20:23 Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church, met with the leaders of the Eastern and Western churches in Iznik on Friday, one of the most important places in the history of Christianity, and prayed for unity among Christians. At noon, Pope Leo XIV, Patriarch Bartholomew I, the head of the Greek Patriarchate of Constantinople, and other religious leaders met in the area where the first council was held on the shore of Lake Nicaea. The meeting in 325 AD is also known for its “Nicene Creed”, which is accepted by…

For opposition lawmaker Lesia Vasylenko, Yermak’s departure “shows that there’s zero tolerance for corruption and the president listens to the concerns of the people.” Others said his exit comes as a breath of fresh air.  But some opposition lawmakers questioned whether Zelenskyy will seize the moment to pursue more inclusive politics. Former Deputy Prime Minister Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze told POLITICO she remains unsure if the drama will change the way Zelenskyy governs. “Exactly that is the question. The way of governing has to go back to the constitution. Parliament has to regain its agency,” she said.  “That means the president has…

FIFA, the world football governing body, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Infantino met with Trump this month to discuss a faster visa interview process for foreign World Cup spectators, calling it the “FIFA Pass,” as the U.S. maintains a tough posture on gaining entry to the country for many foreigners. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently emphasized that match tickets were not automatically a grant for a tourist visa. Last week, the Trump administration announced that fans from Haiti, which qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974, will not be granted any special exceptions…

“Hungary is interested in peace … Hungary is ready to host such talks and to provide assistance in the successful completion of this process,” Orbán told the Russian president during the meeting. Putin thanked the Hungarian leader, adding that the idea to consider Hungary as a possible spot for a meeting emerged from Washington. “It was Donald [Trump]’s proposal. He said right away: ‘We [both] have good relations with Hungary, you have, and so do I, so I am proposing this option,’” Putin said. Putin added that he would be “pleased” to come to Budapest in case “negotiations with the…

The Estonian start-up DefSecIntel has developed a mobile radar system that detects enemy combat drones. For this, the company received the innovation prize at the Milipol security technology trade fair in Paris. The idea for a drone defence wall on the EU’s external border also comes from DefSecIntel CEO Jaanus Tamm: “This will allow us to intercept drones in the border region. It is a networked platform of systems mounted on trailers or minivans.” DefSecIntel has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Latvian drone manufacturer Origin Robotics. The central element is the Blaze interceptor drone, which is already in…

Published on 28/11/2025 – 17:03 GMT+1 •Updated 17:16 The EU member states agreed on Friday to cut tariffs on US imports as outlined in a controversial trade deal agreed last summer between the European Commission and the Trump administration to the detriment of European goods. The move comes as US trade representatives urge EU capitals to fast-track the implementation of the deal which foresees the EU dropping tariffs to zero on most US industrial goods. A US delegation visited Brussels this week for talks. The idea of adding a so-called “sunset clause” – a mechanism that would end the tariff…

The French president said Education Minister Édouard Geffray is reviewing the idea. However, outlawing phones in lycée may require new lawmakers to pass new legislation. The French National Assembly voted in favor of the current ban in 2018, but that law only explicitly covers the French equivalents of preschool, kindergarten, primary school and middle school. Macron’s influence on domestic politics has waned after losing control of parliament in 2024, but the president has in recent weeks attempted to reemerge on the domestic stage with a series of appearances devoted to how he intends to take on challenges posed by social…

The European Commission wants to boost nature-based products in a bid to develop a fossil-free economy by 2040, according to its latest bioeconomy strategy, which prioritises plant-based food, natural medicines, energy from crops and trees, and even natural construction materials. The strategy, bio-based solutions could lead to more sustainable societies and economies, as their byproducts could be biodegradable or compostable, slowly disintegrating until fully decomposing. Yet critics argue there’s an underlying conflict within the Commission’s strategy, as the exploitation of nature to boost the bloc’s competitiveness could put significant pressure on finite resources and prove unsustainable in the long term.…

Published on 28/11/2025 – 14:54 GMT+1 Italian defence company Leonardo has unveiled plans for a shield powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to protect cities and critical infrastructure amid geopolitical tensions. Called the “Michelangelo Dome,” the shield was developed to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive urban areas, and assets of national and European strategic importance, the company said. “With Michelangelo, Leonardo reaffirms its commitment to developing solutions that safeguard citizens, institutions, and infrastructure by combining advanced technology, a systemic vision, and strong industrial capabilities,” said Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo’s chief executive officer and general manager. “In a world where threats evolve rapidly and…