A US admiral defended an attack that killed two survivors of a strike on an alleged drug boat, amplifying a debate over the Trump administration’s deadly maritime tactics.

France’s president told European leaders the US could “betray Ukraine,” according to a leaked call that reflected Europe’s growing distrust of Washington’s efforts to end the war.

US layoffs have surpassed 1 million this year, the most cuts since 2020, as employers grapple with tariffs, AI, and pandemic-era overhiring.

Nvidia’s CEO said he was unsure if Beijing would accept the company’s advanced AI chips even if Washington relaxed export restrictions, as China pushes to indigenize semiconductors.

Four European countries boycotted Eurovision over Israel’s participation, renewing a debate on whether to penalize sporting and cultural figures for their governments’ actions in global conflicts.

Global child deaths are forecast to rise for the first time this millennium because of falling foreign aid.