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Greece has filed a formal diplomatic protest with Ukraine after an explosive-laden naval drone was discovered off the island of Lefkada in May. A Greek investigation concluded the drone belonged to Ukraine and was part of an operation targeting Russian ships, the Kyiv Post reported, citing Greek media.
In a podcast interview, US Donald Trump described a joint ticket of Vice President JD Vance and Marco Rubio for the 2028 presidential election as 'unbeatable,' fueling speculation about his succession.
A general strike on Wednesday paralyzed large parts of Portugal. Train stations stood empty, services were canceled, and schools and hospitals were affected, Euronews reports.
According to News, the same US Air Force pilot was shot down twice within weeks during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Following the riots in Southampton, British minister Sarah Jones has appealed for calm. At the same time, she called for a review of the police's anti-racism guidelines, as reported by the Guardian.
The Australian government has admitted that a software glitch in the automated system of the controversial mutual obligations scheme led to the illegal suspension of around 300,000 Centrelink payments. A representative of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations disclosed this at a Senate estimates hearing on Wednesday.
The Knesset, Israel's parliament, has voted in favor of its own dissolution in a first reading. This marks another step toward early elections, as reported by Deutschlandfunk.
Six US states hold primary elections on Tuesday for the November congressional elections. The focus is on controversial Graham Platner from Maine, as the Guardian reports.
US Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting the US government early access to new AI models, as reported by Tagesspiegel.
Three rounds of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington have failed to produce a breakthrough in the war. According to Tagesspiegel, fears are growing that the fourth round could also fail.
The number of Ebola infections in Central Africa is rising. International donors are now investing millions in vaccines, according to Spiegel.
US Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as acting director of national intelligence. The decision comes just days after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation, as reported by Guardian.
Several US states hold primaries on Tuesday, including the pivotal California governor's race. According to the Guardian, voters there will decide the two candidates who will face off in November.
The British government is considering a nationwide flight blacklist for violent passengers that would apply to all airlines. The move follows an increase in incidents during holiday periods, as reported by Euronews.
Denmark's Mette Frederiksen has announced the formation of a new left-centrist coalition government, remaining in office as a staunch supporter of Ukraine.
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has imposed new sanctions on three Israeli individuals and four organizations in response to escalating settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, The Guardian reports.
US Donald Trump has rejected reports that Iran wants to break off negotiations with the United States. At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured in a phone call that he would not send troops to Beirut.
Starting June 1, Italy introduces a new rule: if you get stuck in traffic on a toll highway, you'll get a partial refund. The news comes from Deutschlandfunk.
The British government is releasing over 1,000 pages of private messages from former US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Insiders expect 'toe-curling' revelations about internal government debates.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, securing 43.7 percent of the vote, according to Guardian.
Polls opened in Ethiopia on Tuesday for parliamentary elections. Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is running unopposed in several constituencies, according to Deutsche Welle.
After US airstrikes on Iranian military targets, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has attacked a US military base in Kuwait. Fighting between the two countries continues despite ongoing negotiations, the Guardian reports.
Despite a ceasefire in effect, the US and Iran have reported new military strikes. According to Welt, the US Army attacked radar and drone facilities in southern Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim a strike on a US base.
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack on its territory on Monday, with air raid sirens sounding across the country simultaneously, according to the Guardian.
California recorded one of the largest drops in homelessness last year, according to a new report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The number of homeless people fell by nearly 3 percent to 181,934.
After days of protests and a hunger strike by detainees, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has partially resumed family visits at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey, Governor Mikie Sherrill and DHS confirmed on Sunday morning, as reported by the Guardian.
The US military struck a suspected drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Saturday, killing three men, according to the Guardian. It is the second such attack in two days.
Colombians are casting ballots in the first round of the presidential election, a vote widely seen as a referendum on the policies of outgoing Gustavo Petro, according to the Guardian.
Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in over 26 years.
Russia is constructing a third, outer air defense ring around Moscow to protect the capital from Ukrainian drone strikes. According to the Kyiv Post, a Pantsir-SMD-E system was hoisted by helicopter onto the roof of the Nordstar Tower business center.
The Australian government has rejected an urgent application to halt construction of an Olympic stadium and swimming center in Brisbane's Victoria Park, which is considered sacred by traditional owners. Environment Murray Watt decided against an emergency order under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act but did not rule out longer-term protections, as reported by Guardian.
At the Shangri-La security conference in Singapore, the United States is pressing China for greater engagement in the Middle East. Beijing remains conspicuously calm, according to Spiegel.
Brenner motorway in Tyrol has reopened after a temporary closure. Thousands of people had protested on the important Alpine route against noise, exhaust fumes, and long truck queues, as reported by Tagesschau.
US Donald Trump is considering a decision on a war deal with Iran, while the Middle East awaits the outcome with tension. New York Times reports that the US defense secretary warned the military is ready to resume combat in the Gulf if needed.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled a possible easing of sanctions against Iran, contingent on an agreement between the two countries. Otherwise, tougher measures loom, according to 24tv.
After controversial Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate primary, Democrats see new hope of retaking the Senate majority. According to the Guardian, the outcome of the Texas primary could reshuffle the deck in the race for Senate control.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations, a day after President Vladimir Putin warned Yerevan against seeking EU membership and alluded to the 'Ukrainian scenario,' Deutsche Welle reports.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran on an agreement to end the Iran War have so far failed to produce a breakthrough. According to Tagesschau, a situation briefing at the White House ended without result.
The United States says it is 'more than capable' of resuming the war with Iran if no deal is reached. Donald Trump made the statement, as reported by Deutsche Welle.
US Donald Trump has presented an ultimatum for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Kyiv Post, Iran must clear its naval mines within 30 days and renounce nuclear weapons.