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A powerful blast ripped through the Plaka neighbourhood near the Acropolis on Friday, collapsing a building and injuring at least two people. Rescue teams are searching for five to six missing victims, including four American tourists, while authorities investigate a suspected gas leak.
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Former public broadcaster executive Gerhard Zeiler declared his intention to run for the leadership of Austria's Social Democratic Party, asserting he is the right person for the role. The announcement comes as the SPÖ prepares for a contested leadership transition ahead of future national elections.
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Sweden's Left Party has pushed for opposition MP Kenneth Norlén to become Speaker of the Riksdag, a move that has inflamed tensions within the red‑green bloc. The dispute adds uncertainty to an already delicate government‑formation process under a caretaker administration.
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The cabinet has reappointed Mteto Nyati as chair of state utility Eskom for a three‑year term, breaking a decade‑and‑a‑half pattern of short‑lived leadership. The move comes as the power company reports a rare profit surge and seeks to implement its "Eskom 2.0" reform agenda.
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Indonesia's Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning is under a sweeping corruption investigation after the Corruption Eradication Commission seized cash in East Java and the police named the Gowa Regent as a suspect. The scandal raises fresh concerns about the influence of land‑mafia networks on the country's land‑rights administration.
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A recent Antena 3 poll surveyed Romanians on how they would vote if snap elections were called now and who they hold responsible for the ongoing political crisis. The findings reveal a fragmented electorate and widespread attribution of blame to the incumbent government.
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A parliamentary audit panel warned that the Health Service Executive may run a shortfall of up to €1 billion. At the same time, an investigation revealed that four consultants at Cavan‑Monaghan General Hospital rank among the HSE’s ten highest earners.
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In a televised interview, President Emmanuel Macron warned of a trio of challenges – soaring energy costs, high public debt and growing security threats – and announced a French military deployment to protect Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea oil corridor. He also hinted at possible gasoline tax relief while prioritising fiscal consolidation.
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A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks to nullify 14 orders issued by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar that removed names from Maharashtra’s supplementary electoral roll, despite objections from two Election Commissioners. The case raises procedural concerns and could affect voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
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The Sánchez government unveiled a draft decree aimed at curbing evictions and introducing structural changes to the housing sector. Officials say the measure follows more than 272,000 evictions recorded during the premiership.
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The Italian government is preparing a decree that would fine students up to €1,000 for wearing a burqa in schools and cap the proportion of non‑Italian pupils at 30% in first‑year classes. The proposal, still under discussion, has sparked debate over religious freedom and integration policies.
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French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that public anger over the nation's economic situation is understandable during a live interview, while his erroneous comment on Hamas activity in the West Bank provoked diplomatic backlash from Israel. The dual controversies highlight mounting domestic pressures and foreign policy challenges ahead of upcoming elections.