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Pentagon estimates Iran conflict has cost the United States $37.5 billion

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers that the military campaign involving Iran has cost the United States an estimated $37.5 billion so far, reflecting a significant increase from previous projections and reinforcing the administration's call for additional defense funding. Speaking......

France adopts professional sports governance reform targeting football oversight

France has officially adopted a sweeping reform of professional sports governance after the Senate gave its final approval to legislation designed to strengthen oversight across the sector. Although the new law applies to multiple professional sports, it primarily responds to governance and financial......

France moves closer to banning social media for children under 15

France is on the verge of adopting one of Europe's most ambitious digital protection measures for minors, as lawmakers work to finalize legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms. Members of the National Assembly and the Senate are meeting......

Ralph Norman launches Senate bid in South Carolina after Lindsey Graham’s death

Republican Representative Ralph Norman has announced plans to run for the United States Senate seat in South Carolina following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham. Norman confirmed his intention to seek the seat during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, positioning himself as a candidate......

French senate temporarily expels senator Christine herzog over ethics violations

The French Senate has imposed one of its most severe disciplinary measures against Senator Christine Herzog, temporarily excluding her from the chamber after an ethics investigation raised concerns over workplace management practices and the alleged misuse of parliamentary resources. The Senate Bureau......

Support grows in U.S. Congress for bill seeking terrorist designation of Polisario Front

Support is growing in the U.S. House of Representatives for legislation that seeks to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization, with the number of lawmakers backing the proposal rising to 15. The bipartisan initiative, introduced by Republican Representative Joe Wilson and......

Giorgia Meloni pushes electoral reform ahead of Italy’s 2027 parliamentary elections

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking parliamentary approval for a major electoral reform that her government says would strengthen political stability ahead of the country's 2027 general elections. The proposal, due to be presented to the Chamber of Deputies this week, has already sparked......

Trump and Netanyahu lead tributes after death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham at 71

Leading political figures in the United States and Israel have paid tribute to veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. The announcement marked the end of a political career that spanned more than three decades......

Veteran U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief illness

Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the most influential figures in contemporary U.S. politics and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. The announcement was made on Saturday through an official......