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In this episode
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold, drawing criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers
- Settlers attack European diplomats and Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank
- Protests over living costs turn violent across France
- Pope Leo leaves hospital after lung cancer surgery
- Pro-Western opposition makes gains in Czech Senate election
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Sources
- Associated Press, published by PBS NewsTrump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
- RechercheUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the decision unfortunate, urged supporters to speak out for the sanctions and warned that blocking them could encourage Russia to continue killing.
- RechercheRussia welcomed Trump’s move, with France 24 reporting that Russia called it “historic.” The accessible report does not name the speaker.
- RechercheWitnesses told DW that diplomats arrived in embassy cars to visit Taybeh, and that settlers descended on the area to prevent Palestinians from gathering olives.
- RechercheAs background on the olive-harvest season, the Associated Press reported that at least four people had been killed and more than 100 injured since the harvest began earlier that month, citing the Palestinian Health Ministry.
- RechercheAs a practical change during the protests, many Paris Metro stations were closed at police request, including stations near major government sites.
- Al JazeeraBuildings and cars set on fire as cost of living protests rock France | Protests | Al Jazeera
- RechercheFrance 24 also reported clashes and fires in Paris and other French cities during the nationwide demonstrations that day.
- RechercheThe demonstrations brought together students, yellow-vest activists and trade-union supporters; the CGT called for higher wages and pensions, lower prices and protection of public services. The yellow-vest movement emerged in 2018.
- Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students | ITV News
- Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students | WXXI News
- Fires, clashes erupt across France as protests over living costs intensify
- Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students
- France: Police and protesters clash in nationwide protests
- Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances | ITV News
- PBS News / Associated PressPope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery | PBS News
- NPRPope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery : NPR
- BBC NewsPope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery - BBC News
- RechercheThe election was the first test for Babiš since he returned to power after winning the October 2025 parliamentary elections. The article says his coalition included two small political groups whose agenda included reducing support for Ukraine and rejecting some key EU policies; those coalition partners also won no seats in this ballot.