Trump signs Iran peace plan, claims deal prevents 'global depression'
Donald Trump signed a 14-point deal with Iran, hailing it as a major diplomatic victory that averts a global economic crisis and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, although the agreement includes significant concessions to Tehran.
Under the plan, Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons and discuss limiting its stockpile of enriched uranium, while the US will ease sanctions, unlock billions of dollars in Iranian assets and allow oil exports.
The deal has sparked strong reactions, with critics saying Iran benefits greatly economically, while supporters argue that it avoids a dangerous military escalation and stabilizes global markets.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine shock, China and €2 trillion budget
European Union leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, relations with China and the EU's new long-term budget of around 2 trillion euros.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will ask member states to speed up Ukraine's accession process, as Brussels considers measures to respond to strong economic competition from China.
The summit is expected to highlight divisions among member states over both China policy and how the future European budget funds will be distributed.
From France to Italy: European lawsuits for child suicide and self-harm increase
Lawsuits against social networks are increasing in Europe, with families in France, Italy and Britain accusing the platforms of encouraging addiction, self-harm and, in some cases, suicide in young people through their algorithms and design.
In France, several families have sued TikTok, claiming it recommended content related to suicide and eating disorders to teenagers, while in Italy, stronger age controls are being sought for underage users.
Meanwhile, the family of a Scottish teenager who killed himself after being scammed online has joined a US lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of failing to sufficiently protect children from dangerous online contacts.
Finland's parliament approves bill supporting lifting of total ban on nuclear weapons
Finland's parliament has approved a bill that lifts the complete ban on nuclear weapons, aligning the country with NATO's nuclear deterrence policy upon joining the alliance in 2023.
The law will allow the transportation, supply and possession of nuclear weapons on Finnish territory if this is deemed necessary for national defense.
The decision has sparked debate in the country, as critics argue that Finland is moving away from its traditional policy against nuclear weapons, while the government says the move strengthens security in the face of the Russian threat.
