UK by-election: Nigel Farage faces ‘record’ number of rivals
A fresh by-election has been called in the UK constituency of Clacton, after Nigel Farage, the leader of the right-wing Reform UK party, resigned his seat to seek re-election. Farage…
Deschamps’ last match, golden boot race: what is at stake in third-place play-off
France take on England in Miami on Saturday at 11 p.m. local time, in the third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals. Read More
Ukrainian forces strike ‘major’ logistics hubs in central Russia
“The aggressor used them to supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment,” Zelenskyy said of the targeted facilities. Read More
5.0 magnitude earthquake hits eastern Turkey
“There are currently no reports of any adverse circumstances,” and an “on-site assessment” is ongoing, Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority said. Read More
Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms
The European Parliament has approved extraordinary measures to fight child sex abuse online. The rules have been dubbed “Chat Control” by critics, who warn of mass surveillance. Supporters reject these…
‘Make America Read Again’: Venice protesters greet US ambassador with protest signs
US Ambassador to Italy arrived in Venice aboard the 117-meter luxury yacht Boardwalk, which features two helipads, two swimming pools, and a fully equipped spa and gym. Read More
Latvia becomes Lukashenka’s latest pressure point for the EU
Belarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia’s border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering…
Macron and Merz agree to deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council. Read More
Seven people die in Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine
A number regions of Ukraine have been hit by Russian drones and missiles over the past day. Overall seven people are reported to have died, and at least 67 injured…
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoes civil partnerships bill
The president’s veto can be overridden, but it would take a three-fifths majority vote in the lower house of parliament, a rarity in Poland. Read More