Although the president is imploring citizens to vote “as if I were on the ballot paper”, the Republican candidates are doing everything they can to distance themselves from a president whose popularity is steadily declining, currently standing at just over 30 per cent. The Democrats, on the other hand, constantly mention him, making him the negative focal point of their messages 

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has put forward a proposal to establish a European Security Council and an emergency security protocol to deal with the possibility of an attack resulting in casualties – a scenario that is bound to become a reality sooner or later, given Russia’s increasingly brazen attacks. EU Member States are discussing how to manage the escalation. This is good news. However, Europe must confront three harsh truths 

The general takes another step towards the presidency by securing Ankara’s backing. A major blow for Greece, Cyprus, the EU and Israel 

Voters have rejected the proposal for a new referendum on the independence of the Canadian oil-producing province. This marks a setback for the movement backed by the US president and Musk, whilst Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to mend relations by focusing on a new oil pipeline

For the first time, a rescue operation using a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) has been documented: “Our military personnel and engineers are developing new ways to bring wounded soldiers home”

Sisi announces a defensive military operation alongside Saudi Arabia, but Parliament is playing for time. There are many doubts, but also a great deal of money at stake

Speaking to Corriere della Sera, the Ukrainian president says that “the US restrictions on intelligence and the reduction in Starlink’s speed are an injustice”. He adds: “Russia has long been waging a hybrid war against Europe, including against Italy, France, the UK and Germany”

As is often the case, Brussels does not openly renounce its positions: it tweaks them, conveying the change through diplomatic phrasing that may seem minor. But the substance is important. The Arctic is no longer merely an ecosystem to be protected, but a strategic region. The climate targets remain, but they must contend with other interests that are equally significant