Poland deploys aircraft after Russian drone incursion
Polish aircraft were deployed as a "preventive" measure to bolster national airspace following an incursion by Russian drones earlier this week.
Venezuela ready to impose state of emergency if attacked by US
Nicolás Maduro is prepared to declare a state of emergency if the United States attacks Venezuela, according to the country’s vice-president.
Ireland considers charging asylum seekers for accommodation
Asylum seekers who are in employment could be required to pay €238 per week to cover the cost of their accommodation.
Norway fears Trump’s reaction if he doesn’t win Nobel peace prize
With the winner of the Nobel peace prize set to be announced this Friday, Norwegian politicians are worried that Donald Trump could react badly if he doesn’t receive the prestigious award.
Greece unveils €2.5 billion plan to tackle potential water shortages
Greece has announced a €2.5 billion plan over the next decade to combat the growing threat of water shortages.
Qatar condemns Israeli strike targeting Hamas delegation in Doha
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned an Israeli strike that targeted a Hamas delegation during a meeting in Doha.
Maia Sandu’s pro-European party wins parliamentary elections
The pro-European party of incumbent president Maia Sandu has won Sunday’s parliamentary elections with just over 50% of the vote.
Thousands protest in Valencia one year after deadly floods
More than 50,000 people took to the streets of Valencia one year after the deadly floods that devastated the southern Spanish city.
Poland accuses two Russian citizens of spying for Moscow
Polish prosecutors have charged a pair of Russian citizens with spying for Moscow.
UK, France and Germany close to handing Russian assets to Ukraine
The leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany have agreed to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to help fund its military efforts.
North Korea executes citizens for distributing foreign TV shows, UN report reveals
North Korea has executed several citizens for distributing foreign television programmes, including South Korean dramas, as the regime intensifies its crackdown on personal freedoms.
Two suspects arrested after Louvre Museum jewellery heist
Two suspects connected to last week’s jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum have been arrested, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
Chinese Communist Party dismisses several generals in major crackdown
The Chinese Communist Party has expelled nine of its generals as part of one of the largest crackdowns in recent decades.
Croatia reintroduces military service
Croatia’s Ministry of Defence has announced plans to teach young citizens the basic skills of warfare and the knowledge needed to manage crisis situations.
Keir Starmer to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce the United Kingdom’s recognition of a Palestinian state this Sunday afternoon in an official statement.