Steve Sarkisian responded to claims the Texas football program's payroll reached the $40 million mark, saying the figure was misleading.

Ooh la law: France snuffing out smoking in parks, beaches, more  Fox NewsFrance to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools  BBCFrance to ban smoking in public parks, beaches  The HillSacre bleu: France will soon ban smoking in most public spaces, heath official says  New York PostFrance to Impose Hefty One Hundred Forty USD If You Smoke in Outdoor Area, What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Despite a book tour for "Original Sin," Jake Tapper's CNN show sees its lowest ratings since 2015, with a significant drop in the key 25-54 age demographic.

Explosion kills Russian veteran who led airstrikes on Ukraine port city  CBS NewsYoung Russian ‘war hero’ who led bombing that killed thousands of Ukrainians dead in ‘suicide attack’  New York PostMariupol Siege Air Commander Killed in Bomb Attack  The Moscow TimesMariupol Bomber Blown Up: Russian Major Killed in Mysterious Blast  Kyiv PostStavropol explosion kills Russian official who led attacks on Ukraine's Mariupol  The Kyiv Independent

Africa terror group ramping up ability to strike inside the US, general says  ABC NewsUS Africa commander highlights terror growth in Sahel and competition with China for influence  Fox NewsNews - US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 2025  DVIDSAfricom Strives to Empower African Nations' Security Efforts  U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)New Hampshire Guard Teams with Morocco for Sling Load Training at African Lion 2025  nationalguard.mil

The Department of Justice will no longer comply with the American Bar Association's ratings process for judicial nominees, citing the organization's alleged liberal bias.

Poland holds a presidential runoff election, which Trump has sought to influence  AP NewsPoland’s rule of law ‘is on the ballot’ in Sunday’s presidential election  politico.euPoland’s ruling party candidate leads opinion poll ahead of Sunday vote  ReutersMaga campaign in Europe tested by Poland’s knife-edge election  Financial TimesPoland Exposes Cracks in Its Booming Economy Before Crunch Vote  Bloomberg