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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.
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Sweden’s security chief warned that a Russian invasion may be near, echoing alerts from other European intelligence agencies that Moscow could take decisive action against NATO within months. The convergence of warnings has prompted calls for heightened readiness across the alliance.
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A massive electricity failure left more than 600,000 customers in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area without service. Officials say repair crews are working to restore supply, but the disruption highlights vulnerabilities in Argentina's power infrastructure.
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The Mobile Brigade Corps (Brimob) of the Jakarta police has sterilised the Russian embassy to ensure a safe voting environment for Indonesians abroad. The operation comes as the country prepares for its July 14 presidential and legislative polls.
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The Irish government is set to introduce a €100 voucher for teenagers to spend on music and arts events, a move unveiled as budget talks intensify. The scheme aims to boost youth participation in cultural activities while navigating fiscal pressures.
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The Indian government has made Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory for citizens seeking subsidized refills of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective October 1. This significant policy shift is a major domestic story in India, impacting millions of households reliant on government assistance for cooking fuel.
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More than a thousand children are left without shelter in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as authorities, opposition parties and the EU clash over migration policy. Police have cleared beaches while courts probe alleged abuse in makeshift child centres.
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A senior CDU politician warned the defence minister that swift action is needed on military readiness and procurement. The appeal reflects mounting domestic criticism as Germany grapples with defence reforms and NATO commitments.
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Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Finance Minister Jana Schillerová failed to reach agreement on a 9 billion‑crown assistance package for Ukrainians, sparking a domestic political standoff. The dispute has become the Czech Republic’s top domestic story as the coalition wrestles with budgetary and diplomatic pressures.
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Mayor Rogde has become the focal point of a rural backlash against new diesel‑fuel restrictions, positioning himself as the sole Conservative mayor to openly back the movement. The protest underscores a growing clash between Norway’s climate agenda and the logistical realities of its sparsely populated regions.
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Around 50,000 community elders gathered to back Deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki as the spokesperson for the Mt. Kenya region, signalling a consolidation of President William Ruto’s influence. Kindiki pledged to cease public insults against political opponents, saying he has forgiven them.
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Federal and state governments have reached a basic agreement to limit gasoline prices to €1.80 per litre and grant a €400 rebate to drivers, funded by a cut in the energy tax. The package is aimed at shielding motorists from record‑high fuel costs ahead of national elections.