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Justice Minister André Mendonça alleged that Supreme Court President Alexandre de Moraes gave false statements and asked Justice Luís F. Fachin to open an investigation. The move intensifies an already fraught relationship between Brazil’s executive and its highest court.
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New testimonies allege that senior members of the governing Socialist Workers' Party proposed a deal to a drug‑trafficking network to close its cases in exchange for eliminating Judge Biedma. The claims, reported by Spanish outlets El Español and Contando Estrelas, could deepen a political scandal that already grips Spain’s top court.
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The French government plans to embed a "golden rule" in the 2027 budget that would limit increases in petrol prices, part of a broader support package aimed at easing public anger over rising fuel costs. Simultaneously, Paris is pressing the EU to delay methane‑reporting obligations, highlighting tensions between domestic cost‑of‑living pressures and environmental commitments.
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The far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) topped the vote in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern while Berlin swung left, boosting Die Linke and pressuring Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The results underline a collapse of the political centre ahead of the federal election.
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Typhoon Dujuan has swept across eastern Japan, resulting in at least four fatalities, multiple injuries, and significant travel disruptions. The powerful storm triggered landslides, power outages, and prompted evacuation advisories for millions.
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Amid soaring fuel costs, the Czech cabinet has reinstated price caps on gasoline and diesel, aiming to curb inflationary pressure on households. Critics note the measures stop short of setting exact price levels.
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Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) confirmed the suspension of former prosecutor Deltan Dallagnol's presidential campaign. The ruling narrows the field of candidates ahead of the 2026 election and underscores the court's role in enforcing electoral regulations.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to limit the number of foreign students per classroom and prohibit face‑covering garments such as burqas and niqabs in schools. The proposal has ignited a national debate on integration, religious freedom and the inclusive role of the education system.
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Bart De Wever’s inaugural federal budget, calling for a €14 billion increase in spending, has been met with strong resistance in parliament. The government, meanwhile, has launched a broader search for fiscal cuts and structural reforms to meet EU rules.
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A strike by railway workers at Norway’s state‑owned train operator Vy has halted many domestic routes and, according to the company, is eroding its public image. Negotiations remain stalled, prompting concerns over transport reliability and the operator’s standing ahead of a busy travel season.
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Poland announced a purchase of modern fighter aircraft and expanded its air operations in response to intensified Russian attacks on Ukraine. The procurement, coupled with a major Apache helicopter order, signals a significant shift in Warsaw's defence posture amid rising regional tensions.
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Robert Fico, Slovakia’s prime minister, publicly doubted NATO’s reliability and missed a key summit in Kyiv, igniting fierce debate in the country. His comments and actions have drawn criticism from opposition parties and raised concerns among NATO allies.