Day: July 13, 2026

Too Catholic To Be French Officers

French military schools face a backlash after excluding Catholic pupils, exposing ideological bias and raising concerns over future army recruitment.

France Blames Russian Spy Agency for Europe-Wide Cyber Campaign

France Blames Russian Spy Agency for Europe-Wide Cyber Campaign

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the alleged FSB-backed operation targeted ministries, businesses, and service operators across several European countries, including France.

July 13, 2026
Von der Leyen–Kallas Publicly Clash Over Who Decides on Israel

Von der Leyen–Kallas Publicly Clash Over Who Decides on Israel

As two rival leaders confront each other, we see how Brussels adapts institutional rules depending on who controls the decision and what outcome is being sought.

July 13, 2026
CCTV Shows Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Leaving Home Hours Before Killing

CCTV Shows Ann Widdecombe Murder Suspect Leaving Home Hours Before Killing

Police believe the suspect drove nearly 270 miles from South Yorkshire to Devon before the fatal attack, with newly released CCTV helping establish his movements.

July 13, 2026
Chinese Battery Manufacture Could Exceed Global Demand—Report

Chinese Battery Manufacture Could Exceed Global Demand—Report

Beijing’s power call production is already making Western supply chains vulnerable: a scenario that will have worsened by the end of the decade.

July 13, 2026
Russian Strike Damages Port Infrastructure and Shipping at Chornomorsk

Russian Strike Damages Port Infrastructure and Shipping at Chornomorsk

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims to have hit Ukrainian military transport facilities at the port of Chornomorsk.

July 13, 2026
Too Catholic To Be French Officers

Too Catholic To Be French Officers

French military schools face a backlash after excluding Catholic pupils, exposing ideological bias and raising concerns over future army recruitment.

July 13, 2026