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The Polish president has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelensky of the country's highest honor after the Ukrainian president sparked outrage by renaming a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), nationalists who also massacred Poles during World War II. Karol Nawrocki's decision is likely to spark a serious diplomatic crisis between the neighboring countries just days before a conference on Ukraine's reconstruction in the Polish city of Gdansk.

The Swiss government has drafted a bill to ban the public display of Nazi symbols. Displaying a swastika, having a tattoo with such a motif, or making gestures such as the Hitler salute could result in a fine of 200 Swiss franc ($250). The measure is intended to apply to public spaces, including online platforms and audiovisual media. The Federal Council said the ban was urgent in light of the rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

The European Commission is drafting a new law designed to compel companies in the EU to diversify their sources of key raw materials and supplies. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said companies were moving too slowly to reduce the risks associated with dependence on China. At a summit in Brussels, leaders of the member states agreed that the Commission should negotiate with major trading partners on global macroeconomic imbalances and examine the need for new trade measures.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove, within one week, facilities that Kyiv says Russian forces are using to launch attacks on Ukraine. He warned that Ukraine would respond if the demand were not met. According to Zelensky, relay stations exist in two Belarusian regions bordering Ukraine that Russia is using to direct attacks against Ukrainian civilians. Reuters said it was unable to independently verify the claims.

US President Donald Trump will spend the weekend at the presidential retreat Camp David, where he will discuss political and strategic issues. This is only his second visit to the retreat since returning to office last year. The trip comes as Washington tries to reach a final agreement to end the war with Iran.

European Council President António Costa's attempt to open a channel of communication with the Kremlin has drawn mixed reactions from European Union leaders. In recent weeks the Office of the President of the European Council has established brief diplomatic contacts with the Russian side, with the aim of reestablishing communication after years of severed relations. The move drew criticism during the EU summit in Brussels.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure from ministers and influential figures within the Labour Party to prepare to step down as head of government. According to The Guardian, there is a growing sentiment within the party that his tenure at Downing Street is nearing its end. On Friday, Starmer spoke by phone with cabinet members and declared his determination to remain in office.

Starting with the new school year, the Norwegian government will tighten rules governing the use of generative artificial intelligence in education. Under the new guidelines, elementary school students aged 6 to 13 will generally not be allowed to use it. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre justified the measure by citing concerns that children might skip important steps in their education. He emphasized that schools should prioritize teaching students to read, write and do math.

According to CNN, Bill Pulte, the acting director of national intelligence, is seeking to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The network cited two sources familiar with the matter. Pulte, an ally of President Donald Trump who previously served as a federal housing regulator, was reportedly set to take office a day early and requested a list of all employees in order to assess potential layoffs. The agency did not immediately comment on the report.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a new ground invasion into southern Lebanon early Friday, and by midday its defense minister was already saying the bombing campaign had destroyed every house in several border villages.