Odesa Summit: Zelenskyy demands $30 oil cap for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to adopt tougher sanctions against Russia, following the announcement of the draft 18th sanctions package.

Los Angeles protests intensify amid Trump’s immigration crackdown

Protests are increasing across the United States against Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies, despite the deployment of troops in Los Angeles and the president’s promise never to let “the law of the streets rule America.”

EU sanctions on Russia: Hungary & Slovakia oppose new oil cap

Two EU member states, Hungary and Slovakia, are continuing to oppose the 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which is set to be presented to EU leaders at the Brussels summit later this month.

Moscow dismisses Kyiv’s claims on airbase strike

Russia has played down the impact of recent drone strikes launched by Ukraine against its military airfields, particularly the Engels airbase in the Saratov region, where long-range strategic bombers are stationed.

Moscow, Washington host next US-Russia tensions talks

Russia and the United States have decided, following their April 10 consultations in Istanbul, to continue bilateral dialogue in their respective capitals in an attempt to reduce tensions.

Macron faces unstable majority amid France’s political crisis

Exactly one year ago, French President Emmanuel Macron surprised France and the entire European continent by dissolving Parliament, losing his majority and triggering a political crisis that continues to this day.

Riigikogu debates vetting for secret Estonian data

Members of the Riigikogu (Estonia's unicameral parliament) from the Social Democratic Party have launched an initiative to restrict access to state secrets for pro-Russian parliamentarians, according to Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the faction.

Austria school attack: 8 dead, students hurt

Eight people were killed and several more injured on Tuesday in a school shooting in Graz, Austria, local media, including Kronen Zeitung, reported.

NATO's 5% GDP defense target: A new era for collective security

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Monday, June 9, 2025.

Fico: Slovakia to oppose EU sanctions harming economy

Slovakia will block any European Union sanctions against Russia that impact its national interests, Prime Minister Robert Fico stated, after Parliament adopted a resolution urging the Bratislava government not to back further measures against Russia, Reuters reports.

Trump's immigration policies spark LA Guard deployment

California National Guard troops were deployed Sunday to Los Angeles streets to support law enforcement amid protests sparked by the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship with Greta Thunberg

The Israeli naval forces intercepted the "Madleen" vessel, carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and with Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg on board, overnight from Sunday to Monday, June 9, DW reports.