Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has issued an apology to Asian nations after a racism controversy involving members of the far-right Finns Party, part of his governing coalition. The incident, labelled the “slanted eyes” scandal by Finnish media, centres on derogatory images shared online by several lawmakers, prompting diplomatic concern and backlash abroad. Orpo
The Speaker of Poland’s upper house of parliament, Tomasz Grodzki, has urged the government to disclose its knowledge regarding an escalating scandal involving cash for visas. Grodzki expressed concern that the issue was damaging Poland’s international image as a responsible democracy. Reports suggest that migrants paid substantial sums, up to $5,000 (£4,000)
A scorching heatwave continues to affect several European countries, with temperatures expected to break records in the coming days. Parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia, Turkey, and Italy may experience temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F), with Italy potentially reaching up to 48°C (118.4°F), which could be the highest ever recorded in Europe, according to the European


