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President Petr Pavel faces mounting criticism after a recent verbal slip that opponents may exploit as the Czech Republic prepares for key elections and a NATO summit. Analysts warn the incident could undermine his credibility at a time when domestic and foreign policy issues are under intense scrutiny.
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Senator Flávio Bolsonaro leads the first round, forcing a second‑round vote against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Markets rally and right‑wing parties coalesce around the Bolsonaro camp as the nation braces for a tightly contested runoff.
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Teachers took to the streets of Lisbon demanding clearer answers on safety threats in public schools. The protest highlights growing concern over security measures in Portugal's education system.
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The Brussels-Capital Region has secured a budget agreement that includes a zero‑interest renovation loan, the sale of the minister‑president’s headquarters, capped indexation and a reshaped car‑tax regime favouring electric vehicles. The package aims to balance fiscal pressures, fund climate‑friendly upgrades and address a widening budget gap.
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A storm with wind gusts up to 119 km/h and heavy rain knocked out electricity for thousands in Norway's Trøndelag region, affecting the towns of Steinkjer and Namso. Restoration crews are working around the clock as authorities issue weather warnings and urge caution.
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A Russian-fired projectile hit a passenger bus at a border crossing, injuring a border guard. Reports differ on whether the incident occurred on the Polish frontier or at a Moldova‑Ukraine checkpoint.
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Kenya's Sovereign Health Authority announced stricter licensing criteria for private hospitals that hold public contracts. The reforms aim to boost quality, safety and accountability in the delivery of publicly funded health services.
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Thousands of supporters of Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) are marching from Lakki Marwat toward the capital, pausing in Kohat before heading to Peshawar. The protest, aimed at securing the release of former prime minister Imran Khan, has prompted a security clamp‑down and warnings of mass arrests.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum urged members of the ruling Morena party to open talks with party figure Tatiana Clouthier following a split in the state of Nuevo León. She stressed she would not intervene directly, urging internal resolution.
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The agriculture, forestry and fisheries minister withdrew his earlier statement about cutting road‑maintenance spending, issued a public apology and confirmed he will not resign. The episode has reignited debate over funding for rural infrastructure ahead of the fiscal year.
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Opposition lawmaker Gábor Hadházy claims a fellow MP illegally benefited from a land transaction in Paksi, while Agriculture Minister István Sárosi maintains the deal complied with all regulations. The dispute highlights persistent concerns over cronyism and transparency in Hungary’s ruling party.
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Severe thunderstorms across Catalonia left streets flooded, power down and two fatalities in Barcelona. Regional authorities and emergency crews continue rescue and cleanup operations.