Governments, elections, EU geopolitics
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.
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.