Local elections: over 6 million Italians vote in mayoral polls seen to be a fresh test for Meloni
After defeat in the justice referendum, the vote is seen as a fresh test for Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition government. Read More
Trump urges negotiators not to rush potential deal with Iran as new details emerge
Writing on his social media platform, Trump said “constructive” talks were underway but “both sides must take their time and get it right”. Read more at Read More
Thousands rally in Madrid demanding Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez resign
Protesters march down the streets of Madrid calling for socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage. Read more at Read More
Cyprus parliamentary elections: DISY and AKEL race for first place as far right make gains
Cyprus’s traditional centre-right and left parties hold their ground, while the far-right ELAM makes gains and moves up to third place. Read More
Flotilla activists’ return to Spain sparks clashes and arrests as Israel slams ‘hypocrisy’
The arrival in Spain of Global Sumud Flotilla activists sparked clashes at Bilbao airport, with police charges and four arrests. Israel summoned a Spanish diplomat to point out the incoherence.…
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Turkish police use tear gas to break into CHP headquarters
Turkish riot police used tear gas and forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the main opposition CHP party after a court dismissed its leadership, as supporters blocked entrances…
Royal Navy patrol ship arrives off remote Atlantic island to relieve army paratroopers
Tristan da Cunha, the UK’s most remote overseas territory, sits deep in the South Atlantic Ocean and is normally only accessible by boat. Read more at Read More
Turkish police storm main opposition headquarters with tear gas
Officers used tear gas inside the CHP building in Ankara to enforce a controversial judicial decision reinstating former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The intrusion has sparked fierce resistance from current party…
Cypriots head to the polls after hotly contested election campaign
Amid political uncertainty and intense public interest, Cypriots are voting for a new parliament. Read More