Far-Right Security Strategy Tested in French City of Perpignan

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In the southern French city of Perpignan, far-right mayor Louis Aliot is campaigning for another term with a strong focus on law and order. Representing the National Rally, Aliot has made increased policing, surveillance cameras, and stricter enforcement key parts of his administration, presenting the city as a model for how his party would govern […]

Iran Warns EU Nations Over Possible Military Involvement

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Iran has warned that any European Union country joining military attacks by the United States and Israel would be considered a “legitimate target” for retaliation. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi made the statement during an interview with France 24, stressing that countries supporting the aggression would face direct consequences from Iran. His

Russia Warns Finland Over Possible Hosting of Nuclear Weapons

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Russia has warned that Finland would become more vulnerable if it decides to host nuclear weapons on its territory, escalating tensions in Europe. The warning came after Finland signaled plans to lift its long-standing ban on hosting nuclear arms, a move that could allow weapons to be stationed there during wartime as part of NATO’s […]

Russia, Ukraine Swap 300 Soldiers in Second Day of POW Exchange

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Ukraine and Russia exchanged 300 prisoners of war each on Friday during the second day of a two-day swap, with several of the released soldiers having been held since the early stages of the war in 2022. The exchange followed Thursday’s swap of 200 POWs from each side, marking the second such prisoner exchange between […]

Merz Faces First State Election Test in Germany

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first electoral challenge since taking office as voters head to the polls in the state of Baden-Württemberg on Sunday. The election is seen as an early test of support for Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which hopes to regain dominance in a region long tied to Germany’s car […]

Iceland Plans Autumn Referendum on Restarting EU Membership Talks

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Iceland’s government is preparing to propose a referendum on whether to restart negotiations to join the European Union. According to public broadcaster RUV, the government is expected to submit a bill to parliament next week seeking approval to hold the vote later this year. Sources cited by the broadcaster suggest the referendum is most likely […]

Moscow Cuts Investment as Russia’s Regional Budget Strains Deepen

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Russia’s capital city Moscow will reduce its investment programme for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting growing financial pressure across the country’s regional governments. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said revenue growth in the first two months of the year slowed to 2%, far below the expected 6.5%, prompting the city to cut planned 2026 […]

Airline Sector Hit as Iran Conflict Pushes Fuel Prices Higher

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The global airline industry faced fresh volatility on Thursday as rising jet fuel prices and widespread flight disruptions followed the escalating conflict involving Iran and joint strikes by the United States and Israel. Several Middle Eastern airspaces were closed due to missile risks, forcing airlines to cancel or reroute flights. Operations at Dubai International

French Court Lowers Charge Against Officer in Teen Shooting Case

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A French appeals court has reduced the charges against a police officer accused of fatally shooting a teenager during a traffic stop in 2023. The court ruled that the officer, Florian M., will face trial for voluntary assault leading to death instead of the more serious charge of murder. The case centres on the shooting […]

EU Diplomat Says Iran’s Actions Risk Its Own Downfall

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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Iran’s government is undermining its own future by launching indiscriminate attacks across the region. Speaking to reporters, she accused Tehran of pursuing a strategy aimed at spreading instability and escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that such actions could ultimately backfire on the Iranian leadership.