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Naviair, Denmark’s air traffic control company, said operations were suspended at around 20:30 local time (1830 GMT).

Copenhagen police confirmed a “massive presence” at the airport.

According to DR, fire trucks from the Tarnby Fire Department were seen heading toward the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal, used for VIP traffic. No immediate police activity was observed at the main passenger terminals 2 and 3.

The 28-year-old Frenchman delivered 35 goals and 14 assists in 53 appearances last season, spearheading PSG’s historic treble of the Champions League, Ligue 1 and the French Cup. He was also named Ligue 1 and Champions League player of the year, and played a decisive role in PSG’s run to the Club World Cup final.

Dembele, who received the award from Brazilian legend Ronaldinho, was visibly moved on stage. His mother joined him as he delivered an emotional speech.

“What I have just experienced is exceptional, I have no words for it, what happened with PSG,” Dembele said. “I feel a bit of stress, it’s not easy to win this trophy, and to have it presented to me by Ronaldinho, a legend of football, is exceptional.”

It is the first Ballon d’Or for Dembele and makes him the sixth Frenchman to win the award, following in the footsteps of Karim Benzema (2022) and Zinedine Zidane, among others.

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Dembele’s triumph underlined PSG’s dominance at this year’s awards. The club was named Team of the Year, while manager Luis Enrique received the Best Coach award after guiding the Parisians to their first Champions League title. Enrique, who was managing PSG’s Ligue 1 fixture against Marseille that evening, became only the second coach after Pep Guardiola to win trebles with two different clubs.

Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was also honoured, winning the Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper after keeping 17 clean sheets across the campaign. Donnarumma has since moved to Manchester City, but his performances in PSG’s treble run proved decisive.

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On the women’s side, Spain and Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the third year in a row. The midfielder, who was hospitalised with viral meningitis just days before the Women’s European Championship last summer, helped Barcelona to a domestic treble and was named the tournament’s best player despite Spain’s shootout loss to England in the Euro 2025 final.

“Third time in a row here, and I still can’t believe it,” Bonmatí said. “I owe Barcelona everything. This is the club of my life.”

Her win extends Barcelona’s streak of women’s Ballon d’Or winners to five consecutive years.

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Eighteen-year-old Lamine Yamal, runner-up to Dembele in the Ballon d’Or voting, collected the Kopa Trophy for best player under 21. He became the first footballer to win the award twice, following another standout season for Barcelona and Spain.

In the goalscoring category, Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyökeres claimed the Gerd Müller Trophy after netting 54 goals for Sporting CP and Sweden across 2024–25. On the women’s side, Barcelona’s Ewa Pajor received the same prize.

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The Socrates Award went to the Xana Fundación, a charity set up by Luis Enrique’s family in memory of his daughter, who died of bone cancer in 2019. The foundation supports children with life-threatening illnesses.

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Dembele’s Ballon d’Or completes a remarkable turnaround for a player once plagued by injuries and inconsistency at Barcelona. Signed by PSG in 2023 for £43.5m, he was transformed mid-season by Enrique’s tactical switch to a central striker role. From December onwards, he scored 30 goals in all competitions, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards.

The urgent aid comes as part of the UAE’s global humanitarian initiatives aimed at ensuring early recovery and stability.

The UAE aid included a package of medicines for chronic diseases, along with essential medical supplies such as bandages, sutures, and necessary surgical equipment.

Dr. Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, said, “The dispatch of medical aid to Botswana comes within the framework of the UAE’s global humanitarian role in responding swiftly to health crises, strengthening the health systems of friendly African countries, and enhancing their capacity to curb the spread of epidemics and infectious diseases.”

He added, “The UAE’s medical assistance will help support the stock of medicines and essential medical supplies for surgical operations, while also enhancing the capacity of the health sector to provide medical services to a large segment of the population who directly rely on the public healthcare system, especially children, women, and the elderly.”

In a joint statement issued in Bamako, the three countries said they had ratified the Rome Statute between 2000 and 2004 and had since cooperated with the ICC under the treaty as well as related agreements.

However, over time the ICC had “become a neo-colonial instrument of repression in the hands of imperialism” and “a global symbol of selective justice,” they said.

According to the statement, the court has failed to prosecute clear cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and aggression, remaining “inexplicably, confusingly and complacently silent” toward perpetrators of such crimes, while targeting actors outside what it called the “institutionalized circle of impunity” in violation of its own statute.

The three governments said their sovereign decision to quit the Rome Statute “reflects the will of the Sahel Confederation member states to safeguard their sovereignty.” They pledged to strengthen peace and justice through home-grown mechanisms, while reaffirming their commitment to promoting and protecting human rights in line with their social values and rejecting all forms of impunity.

The statement also expressed gratitude to the United Nations and its member states, reaffirming that the Sahel Confederation countries would continue to cooperate in other appropriate frameworks to advance human rights and respect for state sovereignty.

In September 2023, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger signed the Liptako-Gourma Charter in Bamako, agreeing to establish the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

On July 6, 2024, the three countries announced the creation of the Confederation of the AES in Niamey, marking a significant step toward establishing an economic-military bloc.

“I declare today that France recognizes the State of Palestine,” Macron said at the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia.

“The time has come. We can no longer wait,” he said, adding that “we want two states in peace and security side by side.”

With France’s recognition, over 150 countries have announced their recognition of the State of Palestine.

On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal formally recognized the State of Palestine to push for a “two-state solution,” as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive and annexation in Gaza despite mounting global condemnation.

“The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has gone unresolved for generations,” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in remarks at the meeting, held on the opening day of the UN General Assembly’s High-level Week.

“Dialogue has faltered. Resolutions have been flouted. International law has been breached,” he said.

The situation is intolerable, and it is deteriorating by the hour, said the UN chief.

“We are here today to help navigate the only way out of this nightmare: A two-state solution, where two independent, sovereign, democratic states — Israel and Palestine — live side-by-side in peace and security within their secure and recognized borders on the basis of pre-1967 lines, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states — in line with international law, UN resolutions and other relevant agreements,” said Guterres.

Annalena Baerbock, president of the 80th UN General Assembly session, said the General Assembly has been very clear: “We need an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Israel must immediately facilitate the full, rapid, safe and unhindered entry and delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians. Hamas must immediately and unconditionally release all hostages.”

She emphasized that the decade-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict cannot be resolved by endless war, permanent occupation and recurrent terror, and the only way to ensure that future generations of both Palestinians and Israelis can live in peace, security and dignity is the two-state solution.

This directive comes as Israeli forces intensify their ground offensive in Gaza City, targeting Hamas infrastructure. The evacuation order exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis, leaving thousands without access to critical medical care.

According to the Associated Press, over 297,000 people have fled southern Gaza, though Israeli officials claim that more than 500,000 have been displaced.

Despite these efforts, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The United Nations reports that over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed, with 90% of Gaza’s population displaced and widespread famine reported in Gaza City.

Internationally, the evacuation order has prompted a surge of countries recognizing a Palestinian state.

Britain, Canada, Australia, Portugal, and soon France have joined nearly 150 nations in formal recognition.

France has stated that diplomatic relations will depend on Hamas releasing hostages. In solidarity, tens of thousands have protested across Italy, and several French towns have hoisted Palestinian flags despite government restrictions.

In response to the escalating violence, Pope Leo XIV criticized the forced displacement of Palestinians and advocated for peace.

He called for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians, emphasizing the need for dialogue and reconciliation.

The decision came as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week, where he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday.

The additional tariffs, introduced in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports during Trump’s first term, had covered a wide range of products, including passenger cars, fruit, rice, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, solid fuels and chemical products.

The Turkish Ministry of Trade said in a statement on Monday that the additional tariffs on certain U.S. products were terminated, following negotiations with the United States and consultations conducted under the World Trade Organization framework.

Türkiye will continue to pursue the target of achieving 100 billion U.S. dollars of trade volume with the United States as one of its fundamental objectives, the ministry said.

It added that the country will continue to develop policies aimed at strengthening trade relations and developing new areas of cooperation.