France

Two explosions which sparked huge fires at a petrochemical plant in southern France early on July 14 are believed to have been the result of a "malicious act", sources said.

English newspaper The Telegraph came up with the new pantheon of Greek Gods after the debt ridden country agreed on Monday to push through a series of harsh measures in exchange for a 3-year bailout plan to salvage its economy and position in the Eurozone. The terms of agreement are so cruel that some have characterized it as a form of ‘occupation’.

The Austrian Chancellor, Werner Faymann said a Grexit could not be ruled out despite the deal reached between Greece and its EU partners Monday morning. In an interview Tuesday, to Austrian newspaper ‘Kurier’ he confirmed reports that at one the atmosphere during the negotiations was bitter and acrimonious.

Mexico's government offered a $3.8 million reward for the capture of fugitive drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman on July 13 and sacked top prison officials amid suspicions that guards helped him escape.

Major powers and Iran struck a historic deal on July 14 aimed at ensuring Tehran does not acquire a nuclear bomb, in return for relief from crippling sanctions, while Turkey's energy minister welcomed the agreement as a "very positive development." 

Major powers and Iran struck a historic deal on July 14 aimed at ensuring Tehran does not acquire a nuclear bomb, in return for relief from crippling sanctions, while Turkey's energy minister welcomed the agreement as a "very positive development." 

After 17 days of tough negotiations, diplomats on Monday night agreed on a landmark deal aimed at preventing Iran’s nuclear program for at least a decade. Negotiators from Iran, the United States, France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China managed to strike an agreement that resolves the security threat by applying unprecedented scrutiny to Tehran’s nuclear complex.

Iran and major powers will seek on July 13 to put the finishing touches to a historic nuclear deal, with both sides saying an accord ending a 13-year standoff lies tantalisingly within reach.

German Chancellor A. Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was appreciative of a text that Eurogroup finance ministers had sent to the European Council that laid the groundwork for a deal on Greece. She said a Grexit is off the table now.

Eurozone leaders are to reconvene early on Monday morning to discuss a compromise proposal on a third bailout for Greece as the emergency summit, which started on Sunday, lasted overnight.