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British Special Forces Under Scrutiny Again for War Crimes
British Special Forces are under investigation for blocking Afghan relocation requests and...

Turkey bans images of detained opposition leader Imamoglu
Turkey bans all images and audio of detained opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, escalating...

NATO Summit Unlikely to Formalize 5% Defense Spending Target
The NATO summit is unlikely to formalize a 5% defense spending target, with resistance from...

NATO plans to limit summit in The Hague to one day for world leaders
NATO may shorten its upcoming summit in The Hague to just one day of meetings, a departure from...

WSJ: Trump Told European Leaders Putin Is Not Ready to End the War
Trump informed European leaders that Putin is unwilling to end the Ukraine war, contrary to his...

UK and Mauritius sign deal on Chagos Islands following court ruling
The UK and Mauritius have finalized an agreement for the transfer of the Chagos Islands, ending...

Trump's 'White Genocide' Claims in South Africa: 'Part of a Larger Conspiracy Theory'
Trump's claims of 'white genocide' in South Africa are dismissed as misleading by experts, who...

Romanian Court Rejects Simion's Appeal Against Election Results
Romania's constitutional court rejected far-right candidate George Simion's appeal to annul the...

Japanese Agriculture Minister Resigns After Rice Gaffe
Japan's agriculture minister resigned after making insensitive remarks about rice amid rising...

North Korean Navy Ship Launch Fails in Front of Dictator Kim
North Korea's attempt to launch a new navy ship failed in front of Kim Jong-un, who condemned...

Trump accuses South African president Ramaphosa of 'white genocide'
Trump accused South Africa of 'white genocide' during a meeting with President Ramaphosa, who...

Rutte senses 'broad support' among allies for significant increase in NATO spending target
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes there is broad support among allies to significantly...

US Officially Accepts Boeing Gift from Qatar
The US accepts a $400 million Boeing 747 from Qatar as a temporary Air Force One, bypassing...

South African President Brings Top Golfers to Trump, Hoping for a Positive Dialogue
South Africa's president meets Trump to repair strained relations, leveraging golf diplomacy and...

German Defense Minister: Trump Overestimates His Influence on Putin
German Defense Minister Pistorius criticizes Trump for overestimating his influence on Putin, as...

Europe aims to cut red tape and allow QR codes on packaging
The EU plans to reduce regulations, introduce QR codes on packaging, and streamline cross-border...

Trump Unveils Golden Dome Plans: New Missile Defense System to Cost $175 Billion
President Trump has detailed the Golden Dome missile defense system, costing $175 billion, to...

EU and UK Announce New Sanctions Against Russia, Urge US to Follow
The EU and UK have imposed new sanctions on Russia, targeting its shadow fleet and arms...

Two Close Aides of Mexico City Mayor Shot Dead in Broad Daylight
Two aides of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada were murdered in a daylight shooting, prompting an...

Western countries discuss 'concrete measures' against Israel for the first time
Western countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, are considering concrete measures...

European Commission Launches Investigation into Israel Following Dutch Minister's Call
The EU will investigate Israel's compliance with human rights obligations after Dutch Foreign...

Loser of Romanian elections alleges French interference, demands new elections
Romanian eurosceptic George Simion alleges French and Moldovan interference in the presidential...

France has its own 'Watergate': Government accused of covering up massive fraud
France faces a 'Watergate'-like scandal as the government is accused of covering up Nestlé's...

EU Agrees on 17th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting its energy sector,...

EU Lifts Economic Sanctions Against Syria
The EU has lifted economic sanctions against Syria, with conditions to reintroduce them if...

Ayatollah Khamenei Expresses Little Confidence in Nuclear Talks with the US
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei doubts the success of nuclear talks with the US, insisting on...

Seven arrested in Belgian election fraud investigation
Seven people, including close associates of Ninove's mayor, were arrested for alleged election...

First group of migrants 'voluntarily deported' from the US to their home countries
The US has begun deporting undocumented migrants to Honduras and Colombia under a voluntary...

Trump senses peace, but Russia remains defiant: 'Putin has no interest in a ceasefire'
Trump and Putin discussed a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, but Russia remains unwilling to...

Historic reset in EU-UK relations: multiple agreements reached
The UK and EU have reached multiple agreements to improve post-Brexit relations, including...

Romania remains pro-European, Poland decides on June 1
Romania's pro-European victory contrasts with Poland's tense presidential race, where...

Make the United Kingdom a European Ally Again
Arnoud Boot argues that the UK should be reintegrated into European structures, particularly in...

Amid Pro-EU Election Gains, Far-Right Also Advances
Pro-EU parties won elections in Poland, Romania, and Portugal, but far-right gains highlight...

Satisfied Starmer: ‘Britain is back on the world stage’
The UK and EU have finalized multiple post-Brexit agreements, including trade and fisheries...

Trump Criticizes Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift
Trump publicly criticized Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift, calling them untalented and...

New President of Romania: Voters Were Angry at Established Political Parties
Nicusor Dan, Romania's new president, won against a radical-right opponent by addressing voter...

From Rioter to Influencer: Trump's Pardon Gives Capitol Attackers a Second Chance
Capitol rioters pardoned by Trump are now monetizing their notoriety as influencers, selling...

Trump's Son-in-Law Allowed to Build Luxury Hotel in Belgrade Despite Fraud Evidence
Jared Kushner can proceed with his luxury hotel project in Belgrade despite evidence of document...

Trump after call with Putin: Ukraine and Russia to start talks immediately
Trump announces immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia after a phone call with Putin, though...

Party of ousted Portuguese prime minister emerges as largest in elections
Portugal's center-right Democratic Alliance (DA) won the most votes in the parliamentary...

Trump and Putin to Talk Again, but 'Bromance' Has Cooled
Trump and Putin will hold another phone call amid tensions over Ukraine. Their once-close...

Romania remains pro-European, Poland decides on June 1
Romania's pro-EU victory contrasts with Poland's uncertain election, while Europe monitors...

Former US President Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. His office...

Pro-European candidate Dan wins Romanian presidential elections
Pro-European Nicusor Dan wins the Romanian presidential elections with 54% of the vote,...

First EU-UK summit in years aims to strengthen relations
The UK and EU aim to reset relations through a summit focusing on defense, trade, and youth...

Preparations for NATO Summit in The Hague are extensive, but conclusions likely minimal
The NATO summit in The Hague is expected to be brief, with minimal conclusions. Preparations are...

Russia Demands International Recognition of Occupied Regions as Russian Territory
Russia demands Ukraine cede occupied territories and seeks international recognition of these...

Former Gabon President Bongo Exiled to Angola
Former Gabonese president Ali Bongo has been exiled to Angola with his family after being ousted...

Simion's Supporters Aim to Protect Traditions and Move Forward as a Nation in Romania
Supporters of radical nationalist George Simion gather in Romania to celebrate traditions and...

Ukraine and Russia agree on prisoner exchange but fail to reach ceasefire deal
Ukraine and Russia agreed to exchange prisoners but failed to reach a ceasefire agreement during...

State of emergency or not, Germany now refuses asylum seekers
Germany has started rejecting asylum seekers at its borders under a new policy, despite unclear...

US Considers TV Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship
The US may produce a TV show where immigrants compete for citizenship through challenges, aiming...

Simion's Supporters Aim to 'Protect Traditions and Move Forward as a Nation' in Romania
Supporters of nationalist George Simion rally in Romania to promote cultural traditions ahead of...

ICC Chief Prosecutor Temporarily Steps Down Amid Sexual Misconduct Investigation
ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan steps down temporarily amid a UN investigation into alleged...

Trump euphoric about deals, much appears to be old wine in new bottles
Trump's announced deals in the Middle East are under scrutiny as many appear exaggerated or...

Former FBI Director Comey Accused of Inciting Violence Against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey is under investigation by the Secret Service for allegedly...

Trump's Billion-Dollar Tour of Gulf States Concludes, Europe Emerges as the Big Loser
Trump's Middle East tour secured nearly $900 billion in deals, with Europe missing out on...

NATO Ministers Discuss 5% Defense Spending in Antalya Under US Pressure
NATO ministers meet in Antalya to discuss US-enforced 5% defense spending, with member states...

Israel granted access to European citizen data: 'Risk of mass surveillance'
Israel has access to European citizen data due to approval by the European Commission, raising...

Is President Trump a 'Dictator in the Making?' Experts Weigh In
Experts debate whether President Trump's actions, such as ignoring court orders and signing...

Is President Trump Becoming a Dictator? Experts Weigh In
Experts debate whether President Trump's actions indicate authoritarian tendencies, with some...

EU Turns Its Back on Orbán, Seeks to Bypass Veto on Russian Sanctions Extension
The EU is looking to bypass Hungary's veto on extending Russian sanctions by changing the voting...

Concerns grow over Trump family's expanding business interests in the Middle East
The Trump family's business ties in the Middle East have expanded significantly, raising...

Macron proposes European security under French nuclear umbrella with conditions
French President Macron proposes extending France's nuclear umbrella to Europe under strict...

US set to accept lavish jumbo jet gift from Qatar for Trump
The US is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar as a gift for President Trump, to be used...

German Chancellor Merz Aims for Germany to Have Europe's Strongest Military
German Chancellor Merz outlines plans to build Europe's strongest military, reaffirms support...

Netanyahu wants to continue war: 'We need countries to take in Gazans'
Israeli Prime Netanyahu wants to continue the war in Gaza and has plans to relocate...