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French Prime Minister Lecornu has been observed greeting colleagues with gentle head-butts instead of traditional cheek kisses. His past interest in monastic life, including contemplating becoming a Benedictine monk at age 16, is now drawing media attention. The gesture stems from his time at Saint-Wandrille Abbey in Normandy.
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France faces ongoing political instability as Prime Minister Lecornu's new cabinet struggles to pass a 2026 draft budget amid opposition and deadlock. Macron's efforts to stabilize government are challenged by opposition parties demanding elections or resignation, with the parliament divided and support uncertain.
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Turkey has begun constructing its TF-2000 naval air defense destroyer, part of the Steel Dome multi-layered system, and signed a deal to export a light corvette to Romania. The country is also developing its domestic missile and radar systems amid regional tensions.
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Multiple drones were detected over the Île Longue base in Brittany, France, home to nuclear submarines. French military intercepted the overflight, but details on the number, origin, and response remain unclear. The incident follows recent drone activity across Europe, raising security concerns.