UK Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as new leader
Kemi Badenoch has won the race to become the next leader of Britain’s Conservative Party. She takes the helm of the opposition at a time when it is seeking to overcome years of division and restore its reputation.
Spain sends 10,000 more troops, police to flood-hit Valencia
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Spain is carrying out its largest peacetime army deployment after catastrophic flash floods killed more than 200 people in the country’s east.
Russian drones pound Kyiv overnight
Russia launched drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital from late Friday to noon Saturday. While Ukrainian forces shot down the drones, debris injured a police officer and damaged several buildings, some catching fire.
Moldova votes in tense presidential runoff
Moldova is holding its second round of presidential elections on Sunday as concerns over Russian interference loom large.
Serbia starts ‘German Bridge’ demolition despite outcry
A World War II-era bridge that the Nazis built has been formally closed in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, ahead of its demolition. The closure came despite opponents’ saying it would further limit transport options.