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The government’s dismissal of senior university officials and alleged interference in academic appointments have sparked a controversy over the use of the Shanghai ranking to pressure the University of Belgrade. Opposition figures and citizen groups say the moves threaten academic independence and tarnish Serbia’s reputation abroad.
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One hundred days after Péter Magyar took office, Austria's new government faces coalition friction and public scrutiny. The milestone is echoed in India, where Tamil Nadu leaders celebrate their own first‑month achievements.
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Large forest fires in Germany's Hohen Venn and Hüttigweiler regions are being contained amid dry, hot conditions, while a historic Belgian wildfire spreads toward the German frontier. Authorities on both sides of the border have mobilised hundreds of firefighters and requested European air support, underscoring growing climate‑driven risks.
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Denmark's government has unveiled plans to implement a broad sanctions regime, making it the nation's top domestic story. The move is expected to have significant implications for the country's foreign policy and its role within the European Union.
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The far‑right Forum for Democracy (FVD) has opened a new private school, prompting the Dutch House of Representatives to question the ease of establishing such institutions. Lawmakers warn the move could undermine educational oversight.
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Turkey’s interior minister announced a crackdown on the Süleymancılar religious network, accusing its leaders of using a secret messaging app called Blooper. The move mirrors previous actions against the Gülen‑linked FETÖ movement and raises concerns about broader political repression.
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A series of record-breaking wildfires across England, Wales and Scotland have destroyed dozens of homes and triggered the country's first nationwide emergency alert. Officials, the military and fire services are stretched, while experts and opposition parties demand new building standards and a transparent alert protocol.
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The Partido Renovador Trabalhista Brasileiro (PRTB) announced pastor Pablo Marçal as its presidential candidate despite his ineligibility under Brazil's electoral law until 2032. The move comes as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva prepares for a fourth-term bid, underscoring a volatile election cycle.
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A seismic event struck the Italian region of Tuscany with the epicenter pinpointed near the town of Fosdinovo. The quake occurs amid a week of significant earthquakes across Europe and Asia.
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A blaze in the southwestern Landes department has scorched roughly 1,600 hectares of forest and forced over 600 residents to flee, while firefighters struggle to fully contain the fire. The incident has become France's leading domestic story amid a broader European heatwave.
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Ahead of the 2026 election, Brazil's presidential candidates filed asset declarations showing a stark disparity in wealth, from modest holdings of R$33,000 to claims of over R$7 billion. The disclosures have sparked debate over transparency and the socioeconomic gap among the nation’s political elite.
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Madrid has moved forward with a plan to raise the water level at the Almaraz dam despite criticism that the project undermines Spain’s climate goals. Environmentalists, including Pablo Elorduy, warn the move is a mistake in the fight against global warming.