AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDiplomatic Fallout: France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering French territory, citing “unspeakable” treatment of activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, and France is pushing the EU to sanction him after a viral taunting video sparked outrage across Europe. Security & War Watch: In Ukraine, President Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing a strike using the hypersonic Oreshnik missile, warning of a possible combined attack. Migration Pressure: Hundreds of migrants crossed the Channel on the hottest day of the year so far, with 394 arrivals reported on Friday. Tech Race: Macron announced €1bn more for quantum computing and added €550m for semiconductors, framing it as a sovereignty race against the US and China. West Africa Politics: Senegal’s President Faye sacked PM Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, deepening a leadership rift. EU Border Friction: Extra checks at Dover were suspended after long delays tied to the new EES system.
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