Ebenau mayor Johannes Fürstaller (ÖVP) offered to voluntarily lower his salary to ease the municipality’s budget. Authorities said the cut is prohibited by law. The story appears in both Der Standard and Der Spiegel.
Reports say Donald Trump, during a visit to Abu Dhabi, is trying to reshape Europe's stance on the Ukraine issue, which could benefit Vladimir Putin's strategy. At the same time, alleged Russian oil deals linked to Trump aim to isolate Ukraine and fragment European support.
Nvidia has started an independent investigation following reports that CEO Jensen Huang was involved with a woman alleged to be a Chinese spy. The scandal has led to shareholder lawsuits, a Trump‑prompted FBI inquiry, and scrutiny of third‑party firms such as Megaspeed.
Pope León XIV arrived in Argentina, meeting youth at the Monument to the Spaniards and emphasizing an open‑door Church. Argentine commentators view the trip as a political signal and a continuation of Pope Francis' legacy.
The Holy Father spent the morning at the Federal Penitentiary Complex of Devoto, hearing inmates’ testimonies and meeting Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva. In the afternoon he celebrated Mass in Luján and departed from Ezeiza airport for Peru.
The Kremlin is said to have concealed the number of Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine. Another report uncovers the Russian rationale for evacuating Olechky, seen as part of a broader tactical plan.
Israel's president appointed Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's chief rival, to try to build a governing coalition. The newly sworn‑in Knesset is being seized by the opposition, while Netanyahu stays on as caretaker prime minister with limited powers.