Reform UK wins by-election by just six votes to gain fifth MP
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party campaigned on an anti-immigration platform in Runcorn and Helsby, a constituency in northwest England. Read More
Europe best region in world for press freedom but situation worsening, says RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published its annual report on global press freedom on Friday. Europe remains the safest region for journalists, but the situation is deteriorating. Read More
Germany designates AfD as right-wing extremist organisation, citing threat to democracy
Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has designated AfD as a right-wing extremist organisation, citing xenophobic stances as the reason. Read More
Israel conducts airstrike near Syrian presidential palace following Druze clashes
The strike came amid escalating clashes between pro-government forces and Druze fighters near Damascus, which have left dozens dead. Read more at Read More
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Is France’s Emmanuel Macron trying to influence who will be picked as the next pope?
The French president held a series of meetings with cardinals and other Church officials while in the Italian capital last weekend, leading the press in Italy to speculate whether he…
Fine Gael confirms and defends refusal to back Hamas hostage release resolution
Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas’ October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but Irish Fine Gael delegates declined to…
Ukrainian trio Ziferblat to share message of hope at Eurovision 2025
Ukrainian band Ziferblat have left Kyiv for Basel to represent their country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Read more at Read More
Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record
A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world’s largest art canvas – officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges…
Thousands of Italians play Fantapapa, a fantasy football-like game to predict the next pope
Like a football team, users must choose 11 cardinals whom they believe have the best chance of becoming the next pontiff, as well as a “captain” — or their top…