Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
The Trump administration has ordered temporary warning signs to be placed outside the National Museum of American History, flagging exhibits it deems historically inaccurate — a move critics say threatens the independence of the Smithsonian Institution.
A Canadian national of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicion of spying for a foreign power, raising fresh concerns about security vetting procedures at the alliance.
Budapest’s carefully cultivated ties with America’s nationalist right are under strain following electoral setbacks, raising questions about the durability of a partnership that once seemed mutually reinforcing.
Hungary’s presidential resignation and the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade are drawing fresh scrutiny from Brussels, raising questions about what the twin leadership shifts mean for EU relations with both capitals.
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev has renewed an allegation that Boris Johnson was bribed to sabotage Ukraine peace talks — a claim fact-checkers say remains entirely without credible evidence.
In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court’s member states have voted by a wide margin to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan from office following allegations of sexual misconduct that he continues to deny.
A social media post from the U.S. president threatening retaliatory trade measures has raised fresh doubts about the durability of the transatlantic trade truce reached last autumn.
Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union is set to reassign key cabinet and chancellery roles, with party secretary-general Carsten Linnemann reportedly in line for the health ministry portfolio.
The alliance has reaffirmed its commitment to Bulgaria’s security following threats from Tehran over Sofia’s decision to host American military aircraft on its soil.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has told US Secretary of State Rubio that continued American arms deliveries to Ukraine are unacceptable to Moscow, in talks that also touched on rising tensions in the Persian Gulf.