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Last update: 12 hours agoHS2 Shockwave: Britain’s HS2 is now projected to cost up to £102.7bn and won’t fully open until the early 2040s, with first services delayed to 2036–2039 and speeds trimmed to about 200mph—a fresh political headache for the UK, with ministers blaming years of poor planning and oversight. G7 Pressure Points: In Paris, G7 finance chiefs urged a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and pushed back on trade imbalances, while also stressing cooperation on critical minerals and keeping pressure on Russia. France Justice & Consent: A French man goes on trial in Digne-les-Bains accused of torture and raping an ex-partner, as France continues to encourage victims to come forward. Security Online: Europol says it dismantled an IRGC-linked propaganda network across 19 countries, taking down 14,200+ online posts and accounts. Culture Under Scrutiny: Cannes is wrestling with the rise of AI as a tool and a threat, while the Louvre begins a “New Renaissance” renovation to ease congestion around the Mona Lisa.
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