**Summary:** North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the East Sea, prompting emergency security meetings and condemnation from South Korea and Japan.

**Key points:**
- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the projectile was launched from the Wonsan area.
- The launch follows North Korea's recent rejection of a nuclear non-proliferation resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
- South Korea, the United States, and Japan are closely sharing information regarding the launch.
- Japan's Ministry of Defense confirmed that the projectile fell outside its exclusive economic zone.

**Why it matters:** This missile launch escalates regional security tensions following Pyongyang's recent reaffirmation of its nuclear-armed status and rejection of international non-proliferation demands.

Jordan Zad - كوريا الشمالية تطلق صاروخا بالستيا باتجاه بحر اليابان

news.az - North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea

Hespress - كوريا الشمالية تطلق صاروخا بالستيا

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into East Sea

**Summary:** Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced new measures to address rising fuel and heating oil costs, alongside investments in data centers.

**Key points:**
- Heating oil starting prices are targeted below 1.75 euros per liter through government and refinery interventions.
- The government plans a horizontal increase in the heating oil allowance and an extension of the diesel subsidy through October.
- Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis highlighted the balance between citizen support and macroeconomic stability at a conference in Dublin.

**Why it matters:** These measures directly address inflationary pressures on household heating and fuel while promoting digital infrastructure and technological investments in Greece.

To Vima - Μητσοτάκης: Μέτρα για πετρέλαιο θέρμανσης και diesel, data centers και αιχμές στην αντιπολίτευση

inewsgr.com - Μητσοτάκης : Οριζόντια αύξηση για όλες τις μορφές ενέργειας στο επίδομα θέρμανσης , επιδότηση diesel όλο τον Οκτώβριο

sofokleous10.gr - Πιερρακάκης : Η ενεργειακή κρίση απαιτεί στήριξη των πολιτών και επενδύσεις που θα μειώσουν μόνιμα το κόστος για νοικοκυριά και επιχειρήσεις

Greek Prime Minister Announces Energy Relief Measures and Tech Investments

**Summary:** Pop star Ed Sheeran admitted to making "mistakes" and called the situation in Gaza "catastrophic" during his concert in Philadelphia, following the removal of opening act Macklemore over pro-Palestine remarks.

**Key points:**
- All of Sheeran's supporting acts pulled out of his tour after rapper Macklemore was cancelled following stage remarks calling to "liberate Palestine".
- Pro-Palestinian protesters and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel rallied outside Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
- Sheeran opened his show alone without an opening act, later thanking five musicians who agreed to perform with him on short notice.

**Why it matters:** The controversy highlights the growing friction and pressures faced by mainstream artists when dealing with political commentary regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict during live tours.

TheJournal.ie - 'I am making mistakes': Ed Sheeran addresses controversy as he returns to the stage

La Libre - Ed Sheeran brise le silence après la polémique sur Gaza : "Je commets des erreurs"

RTBF - Après l'éviction du rappeur Maclemore de sa tournée, Ed Sheeran reconnaît "des erreurs" et juge la situation à Gaza "injustifiable"

Ed Sheeran Addresses Controversy and Gaza Situation at Philadelphia Concert

**Summary:** U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting the United States permanent control over the territory's security. Official confirmation from Denmark and Greenland was not immediately available.

**Key points:**
- Trump stated that the agreement will involve no cost to the United States and has no expiration date.
- The U.S. plans to immediately begin developing a large military presence in appropriate parts of Greenland.
- The deal stipulates that U.S. adversaries cannot establish military bases or make sensitive investments without explicit U.S. approval.

**Why it matters:** The announcement marks a significant geopolitical development regarding Arctic security and military strategy, altering the defense posture of the region.

International: Top News And Analysis - Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

CBC | Top Stories News - Trump claims deal struck with Denmark to give U.S. security control over Greenland

Reforma - Afirma Trump que pact controlar seguridad en Groenlandia

ElDiario.es - ElDiario.es - Trump dice que ha llegado a un acuerdo con Dinamarca para "asumir el control permanente sobre la seguridad en Groenlandia"

Le Monde - Donald Trump affirme avoir obtenu un « contrôle permanent » de Washington sur la sécurité du Groenland

RSS di   - ANSA.it - Trump: 'Accordo con Danimarca e Groenlandia per il controllo Usa della sicurezza dell'isola'

Hespress - ترامب: نسيطر على الأمن في غرينلاند

Trump Claims US Security Control Deal Reached for Greenland

**Summary:** US President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on access to the White House for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico over their news coverage.

**Key points:**
- The restrictions apply to cable network CNN, MSNOW (formerly MSNBC), and politics-focused outlet Politico with immediate effect.
- US President Donald Trump justified the decision by accusing the outlets of publishing fiction and lies.
- US President Donald Trump warned that other news media outlets would follow in being banned from the White House.

**Why it matters:** This action marks a significant escalation in tensions between the US administration and major media organizations, directly impacting press access to government officials and events.

Axios - Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned

ElDiario.es - ElDiario.es - Trump veta a CNN, MSNOW y Politico de la Casa Blanca porque no le gusta su cobertura

France 24 - Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW, Politico from White House

France 24 - Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House

The Age - Latest News - Trump says he is banning CNN and other news outlets from the White House

La Libre - Trump annonce interdire l'accès de la Maison Blanche "avec effet immédiat" à CNN, MSNOW et Politico

Le Monde - Donald Trump annonce interdire « avec effet immédiat » l’accès de la Maison-Blanche aux chaînes CNN et MSNOW ainsi qu’à Politico

Trump Bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico From the White House

**Summary:** US President Donald Trump stated that Iran currently wants to make a deal, as Washington maintains economic and military pressure during their ongoing conflict.

**Key points:**
- President Donald Trump stated that Iran is losing in all aspects and he would not consider any incorrect agreement.
- The US Treasury Department has escalated economic actions, including targeting networks supporting the Iranian airline Mahan Air.
- Trump also claimed that the US is currently in negotiations with Yemen's Ansarullah group to explore achieving a potential agreement.

**Why it matters:** Statements regarding potential negotiations alongside sustained military and economic pressure reflect critical developments in the ongoing confrontation between the United States and Iran.

Jordan Zad - #عاجل ترامب: إيران تريد عقد صفقة .. وتصعيد أميركي يضغط على طهران

خبرگزاری باشگاه خبرنگاران | آخرین اخبار ایران و جهان | YJC - ادعای ترامپ: آمریکا با انصارالله مذاکره می‌کند

ISNA News Agency - ترامپ ورود ۳ رسانه آمریکایی به کاخ سفید را ممنوع کرد

US President Trump States Iran Seeks a Deal Amid Ongoing Escalation

**Summary:** The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Court of Cassation sentenced former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to ten years of forced labor for embezzling funds intended to compensate victims of the Kisangani war.

**Key points:**
- Co-defendant Chançard Bolukola, former interim coordinator of the FRIVAO fund, received a seven-year forced labor sentence.
- The case involves over 20 million dollars from funds designated for victims of illicit activities by Uganda in the DRC.
- Both convicted individuals were stripped of voting rights, eligibility, and access to public functions for five years.
- Mutamba was previously condemned to three years of forced labor in September 2025 in a separate embezzlement case.

**Why it matters:** This ruling represents a significant political and legal fall for a high-ranking former official in the DRC amidst ongoing corruption prosecutions involving public funds and victim reparations.

Leral.net - RDC : dix ans de travaux forcés pour l’ancien ministre Constant Mutamba

Jeune Afrique - En RDC, l’ancien ministre Constant Mutamba poursuit sa dégringolade

DRC Court Sentences Former Justice Minister Constant Mutamba to Ten Years of Forced Labor

**Summary:** Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after over 50 years, with his son Howard Buffett succeeding him as chairman.

**Key points:**
- Warren Buffett will become chairman emeritus and remain a member of the company's board.
- Howard Buffett has served as a Berkshire Hathaway director since 1993.
- Greg Abel assumed the role of chief executive officer earlier in the year.

**Why it matters:** The leadership transition marks a historic shift for Berkshire Hathaway, finalizing a long-planned succession process at one of the world's largest investment conglomerates.

Financial Post - Buffett replaced by son Howard as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

Deccan Chronicle - Latest India news | Breaking news | Hyderabad News | World news | Business news | Politics | Technology news - Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman

La Tercera - Warren Buffett deja la presidencia de Berkshire Hathaway: su hijo Howard será su reemplazo

RSS di   - ANSA.it - Buffett lascia la presidenza di Berkshire Hathaway, al suo posto il figlio

Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Hathaway Chairman