Europe

France is divided over whether far-left groups organised the violence during Saturday’s riots, or whether much of the looting was opportunistic. The government has blamed radical left-wing activists for planning attacks, while witnesses and officials caution that the events had multiple causes and do not represent the country as a whole. French reports say more…

Some Americans who moved to Europe after Donald Trump’s re-election say they regret leaving, citing lower living standards, difficult job searches, bureaucracy and cultural differences. Their experiences challenge the idealised picture of life abroad and have led some to value aspects of everyday life in the United States. An American living in the UK, identified…

Dani Watt, the wife of Pittsburgh Steelers player T.J. Watt, questioned the NFL’s decision to proceed with Sunday’s game in France amid unrest in Paris. Her Instagram post was described as the first public challenge from someone connected to the NFL, raising questions about the safety and judgement involved in sending teams to the area.…

Ukraine used a heavy drone to evacuate a wounded soldier from a frontline position in Kharkiv region, where enemy drones and mines made a ground rescue impractical. The operation showed how casualty-carrying aircraft could help retrieve people from areas that are otherwise difficult to reach, though such missions remain dangerous. The soldier, Kostiantyn Vlasenko of…