This news roundup covers chilling drone footage of an Al-Qaeda airstrike, a bizarre confession over Chinese takeout, a shocking assault by schoolgirls, and more. Read more...

Britain faces scrutiny over its crime policies, deals with increased migrant arrivals, and hosts Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for crucial talks. Read more...

Keir Starmer faces pressure to raise defense spending while subtly dealing with Trump's influence, as political debates range from military budgets to wrestling as a crime deterrent. Read more...

Europe sees progress in space with the Ariane 6 launch and in AI with Mistral AI, while also extending controversial surveillance tech. Read more...

Marseille sees political ambitions rise, grapples with crime, and welcomes researchers facing censorship. A look at the city's current events. Read more...