Greece

Egypt has endorsed Donald Trump's Gaza plan, with its military — widely ranked as Africa's most powerful — also joining France, Italy and Greece for a major Mediterranean naval exercise. The endorsement adds a key Arab state to supporters of the proposal, and the joint drill with European navies signals deepening security coordination around the eastern Mediterranean at a sensitive moment for Gaza diplomacy.

James Becket, a human rights lawyer known for defending democratic principles, has died. He was best known for his legal work in Greece following the 1967-1974 junta, defending political prisoners and later campaigning on human rights causes worldwide. Obituaries in the Greek press are remembering him as a steadfast advocate for democracy and the rule of law.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former Fox News host turned Trump campaign figure and incoming US envoy to Greece, is reportedly traveling across Europe courting business deals, accompanied by a man whose identity and role are drawing scrutiny. The Wall Street Journal is profiling who he is and what his presence says about her unconventional post-administration commercial activities in Europe.

Nico Schlotterbeck has not been included in Germany's squad for their upcoming match against Greece. The Dortmund defender's absence is the main talking point for fans following the national team, who are speculating about whether the decision is down to injury, form or a tactical choice by the coaching staff. No official explanation has been given yet.

Commentators are asking why the Bayeux Tapestry can be returned to Britain while the Parthenon Marbles remain in the British Museum. The question follows renewed momentum on the tapestry's planned loan to the UK, prompting renewed debate over whether Greece should similarly recover the sculptures taken by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century.