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Africa’s energy future gets a boost as the European Commission and World Bank collaborate to expand electricity access for millions.

Scientists have ruled out asteroid 2024 YR4 as a threat to Earth, but tracking continues as it retains a 1.7% chance of hitting the Moon by December 2032.

Eduards Stiprais has been appointed as the new EU Special Representative for Central Asia, tasked with strengthening stability, democracy, and cooperation in the region.

Trump blames Ukraine for the war, arguing Zelensky could have negotiated peace. He supports U.S.-Russia talks excluding Kyiv, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.

UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin.

UNDP plans climate risk insurance for 100 million Arab farmers, launching the first policy in 2025 to support food security and economic resilience in the region.

An Air France Airbus A318 en route to Barcelona made an emergency landing in Paris due to a cabin pressurization issue. The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were reported.

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at Campus Risbergska in Örebro, Sweden. The suspected gunman is among the dead as police investigate the motive behind the attack.

EU leaders commit to boosting defense spending, focusing on air and missile defense, military mobility, and procurement to strengthen Europe’s security and strategic autonomy.

The EU’s General Court ruled against Poland, upholding €320 million in fines over judicial reforms. Poland’s challenge was dismissed, maintaining the financial penalties.