Rome pushes to change global 'volt' unit to honor Alessandro Volta

The Italian government wants to change the official name of the international unit of electrical potential from the "volt" to the "volta." According to Politico, the move aims to honor the Italian electricity pioneer Alessandro Volta, two centuries after his death..

Trump reports Iran nuclear pledge despite military escalation

US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has committed to completely halting any nuclear weapons development. The statement marks a pivotal juncture in ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war, AFP reports.

Tusk urges NATO action after Russian drone strikes Romania

A Russian combat drone struck a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galați overnight on Friday, May 29, leaving two civilians with minor injuries.

Paris Saint-Germain wins consecutive Champions League trophy

Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Russian refinery strikes weigh on Gazprom Neft earnings

Gazprom Neft, the oil subsidiary of energy giant Gazprom, reported a net profit of 95.8 billion rubles ($1.35 billion) in the first quarter, marking a 3.5% decline compared to the same period last year, according to Reuters.

Putin authorized drone incursions to intimidate Romania and Moldova

A recent Russian drone incursion into Romanian territory was a deliberate provocation intended to test NATO unity and intimidate Moldova, according to foreign policy analyst Paul Goble.

EU unblocks €16.4bn for Hungary as rule of law improves

The European Union will release €16.4 billion in funding for Hungary, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday. The decision followed a high-level meeting in Brussels with the newly appointed Hungarian Prime Minister, Peter Magyar.

Ukrainian drone strikes ignite Russian oil infrastructure

Ukrainian drones targeted Russian energy and port infrastructure overnight, sparking large-scale fires in the port city of Taganrog and occupied Crimea. Local open-source intelligence and social media footage indicated a coordinated, high-volume drone operation.

Romanian President Dan attributes full blame to Moscow after drone hits housing block

A Russian military drone struck a 10-story residential building in the Romanian city of Galati. The kinetic impact triggered a severe fire in a top-floor apartment, injuring civilians and forcing emergency evacuations.

Mykhailo Podoliak: Presidential elections in Ukraine could take place in the spring of 2027

Presidential elections in Ukraine may be held in spring 2027, contingent on Russia agreeing to end the war at the front line, stated Mikhail Podoliak, an adviser to the President's Office.

Budapest restores Oschadbank assets ahead of power shift

The Hungarian government has returned approximately €35 million and 9 kilograms of gold to Ukraine’s state-owned Oschadbank. The assets were seized by security services in Budapest last March under the outgoing administration of Viktor Orbán.

German far-right pivots from US alliance to court voters

Donald Trump’s suggestions regarding a US troop withdrawal from Germany have found an unexpected echo in Berlin. The rising Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has explicitly called for the departure of American military personnel, marking a sharp departure from traditional transatlantic ties.