Le Pen’s far right set for big win in first round of French election

France on Sunday took a step closer to delivering what was once seen as an unthinkable nightmare: a far-right government taking power in Paris for the first time, Politico reports.

Fighting in Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells Cabinet amid tense cease-fire talks

Israel will continue fighting in Gaza until Hamas is eliminated and "all the other goals of the war are achieved," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday, as prospects of reaching a peace deal weaken, reports Politico.

Hungary's Orban moves to form new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday presented a new alliance with Austria's far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament, AFP reports.

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts resolution recognising Russia's actions as genocide of Ukrainian people

The Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly has adopted a resolution in which it recognises Russia's actions as genocide of the Ukrainian people as well as the need to decolonise Russia, reports Ukrainska Pravda.

France votes in snap polls as far-right eyes historic win

French people vote on Sunday in high-stakes snap parliamentary elections which could alter France’s trajectory and see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first, AFP reports.

Iran's Presidential Runoff: Pezeshkian vs. Jalili in Historic Election

Iran is preparing for a presidential runoff election following the lowest voter turnout in the history of the Islamic Republic, as no candidate secured an absolute majority in the recent polls.

U.S. Allocates $1.5B to Support Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

The administration of American President Joe Biden will send another military aid package to Ukraine, which will include, among other things, Hawk guided missiles designed to intercept aerial threats and 155-millimetre calibre artillery ammunition.

Biden Boosts Israel Munitions Amid Gaza Conflict: Latest Updates

The Biden Administration has reportedly dispatched a substantial quantity of munitions to Israel, including over 10,000 highly destructive one-ton bombs and thousands of Hellfire missiles, since the onset of the Gaza conflict, according to two informed American officials cited by Reuters.

IMF Approves $2.2 Billion for Ukraine Amid Economic Resilience

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its fourth review of Ukraine's financing agreement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) on Friday, June 28.

Ten Ukrainian Civilians Freed from Russian Captivity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday the release and return to Ukraine of ten civilians, including two priests and a local official, who were taken prisoner in Russia and Belarus.

Italy Bakes: Emergency Rooms Gear Up for Heatwave

Forecasters warn of temperatures reaching a scorching 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in Italy this weekend.

EU Summit: Key Leadership Roles and Zelensky's Security Pact

Reunited in Brussels on the first day of the "summer" summit (June 27-28), which marked the end of the Belgian presidency of the EU, the 27 leaders reached an agreement during the night on the main appointments to the major leadership positions of the European institutions for the next five years.