Two close aides of Mexico City mayor shot dead in daylight attack
Clara Brugada’s personal secretary Ximena Guzmán and her adviser José Muñoz were killed on Tuesday morning, in what experts believe was an organised crime hit. Read more at Read More
Farmers rally in Brussels over agricultural funding concerns
European farmers rallied in Brussels to protest against proposed EU reforms to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the merging of multiple budgetary funds. Read more at Read More
Germany arrests five teenagers over alleged right-wing extremist plot and attacks
The suspects — aged 14 to 18 — are believed to have been members of a right-wing extremist organisation that calls itself “The Last Wave of Defence”. Read more at…
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Verifying claims that France asked Telegram founder to silence Romanian Conservatives
Paris has categorically rejected the allegations made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has provided no evidence to back up his allegations. Read More
Everything you need to know about SAFE, the EU’s €150bn defence instrument
European Council President Antonio Costa said the adoption by ambassadors is “an important step toward a stronger Europe”. Read More
Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system plan
The US president has said the initiative will cost $175 billion (€154bn) and could be completed by 2029. Experts have expressed scepticism about both claims. Read more at Read More
Israel ‘completely rejects’ EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal
Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union’s move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza. Read more at Read…
US actor George Wendt, who played beloved barfly Norm on ‘Cheers,’ dies aged 76
His warm, beer-loving character became one of TV’s most iconic and enduring figures, and earned the actor six Emmy nominations throughout his 11 years on the show. Read More
Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after widespread rainfall
Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South Wales in Australia, leaving thousands still stranded. Read more at Read More