The New York Times' revelation of North Korean troops' withdrawal from Kursk after heavy casualties dominated morning coverage, with reports indicating 40% losses. The story evolved through multiple sources confirming the collapse of Russia's foreign fighter strategy.
Meloni's conflict with magistrates over the Almasri case continued, with the PM publishing polls showing 30.1% support for FdI. Her meeting with President Mattarella was revealed, preceding her criticism of judges.
Evening brought a significant setback to Meloni's migration policy as the Court of Appeal ordered the return of all 43 migrants from Albania, referring the matter to the EU Court of Justice. The development followed Germany's Bundestag rejecting CDU-AfD migration proposals, suggesting a broader European pushback against restrictive policies.
Markets responded to ECB's 25-point rate cut to 2.75%, while gold reached new records at $2,800.