Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
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.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced Ukraine’s top military commander, installing General Mykhailo Drapatyi in place of Oleksandr Syrskyi following widespread public protests and mounting pressure from Ukrainian civil society.
The US Defence Secretary has signalled that Iran’s capabilities have been diminished, but declined to offer any end date for hostilities as the administration pursues tens of billions in congressional funding.
The veteran singer has filed a Supreme Court claim against Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz, alleging a violation of his right to honour following her remarks about abuse allegations made by two former employees.
Trump’s prolonged engagement with FIFA president Gianni Infantino at a World Cup ceremony overshadowed the presence of Canadian and Mexican leaders, highlighting the fault lines running through North America’s co-hosting partnership.
Nick Thomas-Symonds, the minister tasked with rebuilding Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union, has been removed from his role in a government reshuffle, raising fresh questions about the pace and direction of London’s EU reset agenda.
The former health secretary, who had reportedly weighed a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, has been appointed to one of the most consequential roles in the British government.
Kash Patel is reportedly preparing to travel to Russia for talks, raising questions about Washington’s intelligence diplomacy at a critical moment in the Ukraine conflict.