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Middle East crisis  Iran war
Iran: US and Israel attack nuclear facility

Iran claims that the US and Israel attacked the Natanz nuclear facility in central Iran on Saturday. The message is being spread in state-owned media in Iran.

The International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, has been informed of the incident.

“No increase in radiation levels outside the facility has been reported. The IAEA is investigating the report,” the organization wrote, which once again called for military restraint at nuclear facilities.

Neither Israel nor the US have commented on the allegations.

Russian invasion  Negotiations
Ukrainian team in Miami for new talks with Trump duo

A Ukrainian delegation is in Miami to hold private talks with Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Saturday, Ukrainian media reported.

Today's focus areas are reminiscent of previous talks: security guarantees, sanctions, preparations for trilateral meetings and steps to end the war. The issue of a drone agreement between the countries may also be discussed, according to Ukrinform.

Ukraine expects to receive a date for the continuation of peace talks with Russia, as the Iran war has put a damper on the planned talks.

Political situation in France
French far-left party may win its first major city

France's fourth largest city Toulouse may get a mayor from the far-left party Indomitable France in today's mayoral election. In that case, it would be the first time the party has come to power in a major city, reports Politico.

Among the city's businessmen such as Airbus, there is concern about large tax increases. The taxes are to finance far-reaching election promises of free school meals, water subsidies and free public transport for everyone under 26.

The biggest focus ahead of election day has been on the rise of the Indomitable France party, writes the BBC. A success in the election would be a feather in the cap for party leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of next year's presidential election.

Other developments to watch include Paris potentially seeing a shift away from a socialist coalition for the first time in 25 years. And in Nice, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party looks set to take power.