Iran: Forewarnings and a Funeral, NATO, Le Pen

It was a week of shifting alliances and mounting international tensions, per France 24. President Trump appeared at NATO's summit in Turkey questioning the alliance's commitment before departing in warmer spirits, with Ukraine support and his relationship with President Zelensky under discussion. Iran held days of public mourning for its late Supreme Leader while new exchanges with the United States cast doubt on ceasefire prospects in the Middle East. Marine Le Pen's political ambitions received a boost from an appeals court ruling in France. And footballer Kylian Mbappé forcefully responded to racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator as Les Bleus advanced toward a potential third World Cup title.

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