Moldova's pro-EU party takes clear lead in parliamentary election

Moldovans voted on Sunday in a high-stakes ballot mired by fears of Russian interference.

Moldova's pro-European party led by President Maia Sandu claimed a clea...

German far-right AfD fails in bid to win mayoral posts in North-Rhine Westphalian cities

Düsseldorf, Cologne, Duisburg, Gelsenkirchen and Hagen were under particular scrutiny. In the latter three cities, AfD candidates contested mayoral posts for the ...

One person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan Mormon church, police say

The shooting occurred the morning after Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at 101.

A gunman op...

Orban and Fico lambast EU at 130th anniversary of Maria Valeria bridge

Hungary and Slovakia remain among the only countries in Europe to continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrain...

Keir Starmer urges Labour Party unity to fend off Nigel Farage's Reform UK threat

Starmer appealed to his Labour Party colleagues to have more trust in the government and display a united house, warning them to prepare for the “fight of our liv...

At least four people killed as Russia launches major overnight offensive on the Ukrainian capital

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy slammed Russia for the new wave of attacks, which killed at least four in Kyiv, including a child, and accused them of del...

Iran may withdraw from nuclear treaty following reimposition of UN sanctions, lawmaker says

An Iranian lawmaker says Tehran is considering withdrawing from the nuclear treaty over reimposed UN sanctions, triggered by France, Germany and the UK, noting th...

Polls open in Moldova in a tense parliamentary election plagued with reports of Russian interference

Police have arrested many people in hundreds of raids leading up to the vote as reports of Russian interference and planned disturbances plagued what many believe...

Thousands of Germans in Berlin protest, call for end to Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Some 50,000 people took part in the march through Berlin’s downtown area, according to police. About 1,800 law enforcement officers were deployed to monitor the d...

Thousands left without power in Zaporizhzhia as Russian drone attacks cause damage

According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, a store, ten retail outlets, two apartment buildings, and several non-residential premises were da...

Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon in crackdown on immigration protests

The decision, according to Trump, was necessary to protect US Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by An...

President Aliyev showcases Azerbaijan’s peace deal and energy leadership at UN

During his speech at the UNGA, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev highlighted reconstruction and energy security, and stressed Azerbaijan’s global role in climat...

Drones observed over one of Denmark's largest military installations

More unidentified drones were seen over Denmark overnight into Saturday, just days after a major drone sighting prompted the closure of the country’s main airport...

At least 38 people killed in Gaza as Israel ignores demands for ceasefire

The attacks came just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that his country "must finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza while addressing o...

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon, Bill Gates and more prominent figures were the latest to be named in association with convicted sex offender ...

US to revoke Colombian President's visa over 'inciteful, reckless' comments at pro-Palestine protest

The US Department of State announced the revocation of Petro’s US visa early on Saturday, denouncing him for inciteful and reckless behaviour as he participated i...

Oh it's personal: These are the top viral Russian fake news stories about European politicians

Russia has increasingly targeted European leaders with false claims and outlandish accusations. European politicians who have expressed strong support for Ukraine...

UN Security Council rejects Russian-Chinese resolution to delay 'snapback' sanctions on Iran

A resolution brought forward by Iran’s allies – Russia and China – at the UN Security Council level to delay “snapback sanctions” triggered by the UK, France and ...

Slovakia's parliament changes constitution to recognise only two sexes, sparking anger

The new amendment also makes it almost impossible for anyone other than married couples to adopt children.

Slovakia's parliament passed an amendment to the const...

Belarus proposes new nuclear plant to supply energy to Russian-occupied Ukraine

Belarus opened its first nuclear power plant in Astravets in 2020 amid protests and concern in neighbouring Lithuania, where there was opposition to the plant's l...

Moldova's electoral commission bars pro-Russian party from Sunday's parliamentary vote

The Heart of Moldova party is one of four in the Russia-friendly Patriotic Electoral Bloc, viewed as one of the main opponents of the ruling pro-Western Party of ...