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French senators call for inquiry after tax administration data breach

French Socialist senators are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into a major data breach affecting the country’s tax administration, after authorities confirmed that hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses had been exposed to unauthorized access. The request comes as lawmakers seek......

Paris prosecutors open investigation into tax administration cyberattack affecting 700,000 accounts

The Paris public prosecutor's cybercrime division has opened a judicial investigation following a cyberattack that compromised data linked to nearly 700,000 users of France's tax administration. The case has been assigned to the Office for Combating Cybercrime (Ofac), which will investigate......

Trump appoints Will Scharf as White House counsel and presidential adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf, the current White House staff secretary, will become White House counsel and assistant to the president beginning September 1, 2026. He will succeed David Warrington, who is expected to move to the private sector after serving in the administration. Trump......

Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority

Democrats in the US House of Representatives are preparing a wide-ranging investigative campaign that could begin if the party wins control of the chamber in the November 2026 midterm elections, according to people familiar with internal discussions. Rather than immediately pursuing another impeachment......

Canada weighs trade concessions as talks with US focus on tariff relief

Canada and the United States are reportedly exploring a potential trade arrangement that could see Ottawa accept a series of U.S. trade demands in exchange for reduced sector-specific tariffs, signaling a new phase in bilateral economic negotiations. According to reports citing sources familiar with......

UEFA maintains FIFA World Cup boycott despite governance policy reversal

The dispute between European football's governing body and FIFA remains unresolved, with UEFA confirming that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, will continue despite the world governing body's decision to abandon a controversial investment initiative. The announcement......

South Korean football association investigated over World Cup coach appointment

South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) as part of a probe into the appointment of the national team's former head coach following the country's disappointing performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Investigators carried out search operations......

U.S. strategic petroleum reserve falls to its lowest level since 1983

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has declined to its lowest level in more than four decades, highlighting the continued reduction of one of the world's largest emergency crude oil stockpiles. According to official energy data, the reserve fell by nearly 2.9 million barrels......

FIFA apologizes after controversial World Cup investment proposal sparks global backlash

FIFA has issued a public apology following widespread criticism of a proposal that would have allowed private investors to acquire a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. The plan, which generated significant debate across the global football community, was ultimately withdrawn after......