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The Knesset has voted in a preliminary ballot to dissolve itself. The trigger is a dispute over military conscription for ultra-Orthodox Jews, as reported by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Lithuania has lifted an air alert after suspected drones approaching from Belarus were diverted. The incident occurred a day after NATO shot down a suspected stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened a war that would extend far beyond the Middle East if the United States resumes attacks on Tehran. The warning came after US Donald Trump again threatened military strikes unless Iran accepts a deal to end the conflict.
The US Department of Defense has rejected reports that the deployment of 4,000 American soldiers to Poland was abruptly canceled. Pentagon spokesman Joel Valdes said the decision was made after extensive consultations, according to Ukrainska Pravda citing RMF24.
The US Treasury Department has extended the exemption for purchasing Russian oil already loaded on tankers by another 30 days, as announced by Secretary Scott Bessent.
The cruise ship MV Hondius, which reported a hantavirus outbreak resulting in one death, docked at the port of Rotterdam on May 18. According to Ukrainska Pravda, citing NOS, four Ukrainian citizens are among the crew members.
US Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Iran: without a swift peace deal, the country faces destruction. Meanwhile, a drone strike hit the Barakah nuclear plant in the United Arab Emirates, the Guardian reports.
The European Commission is set to adopt a tougher approach towards China amid rising concerns over cheap imports and dependence on critical raw materials.
Thousands gathered in Washington D.C. for a prayer event celebrated as patriotic by the U.S. government.
Iran is grappling with an internet blackout and record inflation, leading to massive layoffs and increasing poverty. Many citizens in Tehran are affected by the crisis.
Israel is bracing for a potential resumption of attacks in Iran. According to the newspaper "Jediot Achronot," the Israeli army is on high alert.
A 35-year-old man has been killed by a bear in Bulgaria. The incident occurred in the Vitosha Mountains near Sofia, reports Spiegel.
A drone attack on the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates caused a fire, with no reported injuries.
The Trump administration faces internal disputes over how to handle Iran as the conflict escalates.
Cuba has published a guide for families to prepare for a potential war, recommending stockpiling supplies and seeking shelter during air raids, according to reports.
The UK and France have extended the controversial program for returning asylum seekers until October 1, reports The Guardian.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in London after a 30-year-old was struck by a van in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Thursday evening during the removal of flags from lampposts.
Five Italians have died while diving in a 50-meter deep cave in the Maldives, with another fatality occurring during the recovery efforts.
The summit between US Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlights that the current international system is characterized by losers, with Europe largely spared from the worst impacts.
A court in Bristol has sentenced a 19-year-old woman to at least 15 years in prison for attempted murder. Alina Burns tried to behead an Iranian Kurd with an axe in August 2025.
John Bolton criticizes Trump's unpredictable approach to the Iran conflict and warns of its consequences for U.S. foreign policy.
On Friday evening, a freight train in Markt Einersheim crashed into a concrete piece on the tracks. The Federal Police are investigating the incident as a possible crime.
The Council of Europe has adopted a new interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights, aimed at facilitating certain deportations of migrants, according to Euronews.
US Donald Trump announces that US military forces, in collaboration with Nigerian troops, have eliminated the deputy leader of ISIS, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, in Nigeria.
US Donald Trump announced on Saturday that American and Nigerian forces killed a top IS representative in Nigeria on Friday. Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, considered the second-highest IS leader, was eliminated during a joint operation.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping displayed friendly gestures in Beijing despite ongoing tensions between the US and China. Key topics included trade disputes and the Taiwan conflict, according to reports.
A US federal judge has suspended the US government's sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, citing the protection of free speech.
Iran asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz, demanding fees for ship passage amid rising tensions with the U.S.
US Donald Trump confirmed that he spoke about the war in Ukraine with China's President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing, following massive Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities.
A man shot and killed a police officer and injured another during a document check in Oblast on May 15. The suspect is on the run and being sought by authorities.
Protests against migration policy in the Netherlands have turned violent, alarming the government.
Authorities in Castelginest, France, are on high alert as they search for a highly venomous cobra that has been sighted in the area.
In Bolivia's capital La Paz, violent clashes erupted between miners and police as protests against labor reforms and rising fuel prices intensify, with calls for Rodrigo Paz to resign.
A drone attack on a Gazprom plant in Astrakhan has halted fuel production and caused significant damage.
A study reveals that significant cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have heightened violence in several African countries. The research by Dominic Rohner and his team shows that the effects were immediate.
António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, warns of a humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region exacerbated by attacks from jihadists and Tuareg rebels in Mali.
During U.S. Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning regarding Taiwan. Xi emphasized that Taiwan's independence is incompatible with peace.
Christian Schmidt announced his resignation as representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, reportedly under pressure from the Trump administration.
The European Union has decided to impose sanctions on radical Israeli settlers, amid escalating violence in the Middle East following Hamas's attack on Israel.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Donald Trump have begun talks in Beijing, emphasizing the world's significant challenges.