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InformationThe National Rally (RN) party and its allies secured 33% of the vote in the first round of French parliamentary elections, as reported by the Interior Ministry. This outcome aligns with pre-election surveys and exit poll results. The leftist New Popular Front bloc followed with 28%, while the centrist Ensemble bloc, led by President Emmanuel […]

Series of blasts kill at least 18 in Nigeria A series of suspected suicide bombings killed at least 18 and injured several others in northeastern Borno state, Nigerian emergency services said. Orban announces new far-right European alliance Hungarian, Czech and Austrian parties have created the Patriots for Europe grouping, which aims to secure more influence

Information Kenyan police deployed tear gas against protesters in Nairobi on Thursday, despite President William Ruto’s decision to retract planned tax hikes that had ignited public outrage. The proposed tax increases, targeting essential items such as bread, cooking oil, and diapers, were intended to reduce Kenya’s substantial debt and stabilize its currency. However, the backlash,

The nature of modern warfare is evolving rapidly, and Russia’s recent actions in Europe underscore this shift. Through a series of sabotage operations, Moscow is employing a mix of military and non-military tactics to destabilize its adversaries and undermine Western support for Ukraine. This article delves into the specific methods Russia is using, including arson

Information US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in court in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg on Wednesday, facing accusations from prosecutors of spying for US intelligence. The court proceedings saw Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, standing in a glass box with a shaved head. The hearing began with journalists allowed briefly inside before the doors

Information The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has issued arrest warrants for former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and current military Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov. These charges are related to alleged crimes during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particularly for their roles in directing missile strikes against Ukraine’s electric infrastructure from

Habeck says EU tariffs on Chinese cars not a ‘punishment’ Brussels accuses China of dumping cheap electric vehicles in the EU. On a visit to Beijing, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck said state subsidies gave Chinese automakers an advantage over their European rivals. New Caledonia independence activist to be detained in France Christian Tein’s lawyer

Information The Slovakian parliament has approved a plan to revamp the public broadcaster RTVS, changing its leadership and renaming it Slovak Television and Radio (STVR). The new law, which will take effect in July pending the president’s signature, aims to address alleged bias within the broadcaster and ensure media plurality and democratic principles. The oversight

Information Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced that he has withdrawn his bid for NATO’s secretary-general, clearing the way for Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s candidacy. Romania’s supreme defence council expressed its support for Rutte, aligning with Iohannis’ decision and reflecting the country’s growing strategic significance since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Romania, which hosts over 5,000