- AFP
Trump falsely claims Biden authorized FBI assassination attempt
Donald Trump and some of his staunchest allies are claiming newly unsealed court filings reveal that US President Joe Biden authorized federal agents to kill him during the FBI's 2022 raid of the former president's Mar-a-Lago estate in search of classified documents. This is false; the allegations misrepresent the Justice Department's standard policies regarding how force can be used during law enforcement operations.
- BBC
US names Kenya major ally as Russian influence grows
Kenyan President William Ruto is currently on a US state visit, the first in 16 years for an African leader.
- Reuters
Poland and Greece urge EU to create common air shield, says Polish PM
Polish and Greek prime ministers submitted a letter to the European Commision on Thursday urging the creation of a Europe-wide air defence system, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. The importance of air defence has been in sharper focus for Poland, which borders Ukraine and has seen missiles enter its airspace. "I sent a letter to the European Commission, together with (Greek) Prime Minister Mitsotakis, regarding a common European defence policy," Tusk said during an interview with TVP Info on Thursday evening.
