First Sudeten German Day in Czechia: Encounter and Protests
The first Sudeten German Day in Czechia has sparked a nationwide debate. According to Tagesschau, there were both protests and encounters between expellees and locals in Brno.
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Live Blog: Israeli Strikes Rock Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes hit southern and eastern Lebanon on Sunday despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war, as reported by The Guardian. The attacks come amid reports of a possible rapprochement between the US and Iran.
German Gaza activist reports mistreatment by Israeli security forces
A 25-year-old German student who took part in the Gaza aid flotilla has told Spiegel of excessive violence and humiliation by Israeli security forces. Israel arrested the activists and deported them.
River Wye becomes first ecosystem in the UK to be granted its own rights
The entire catchment of the River Wye has been officially recognised as a living ecosystem with its own rights under a charter – a UK first. Guardian reports that the charter is intended to help save the heavily polluted river.
Trump expects near-term deal with Iran – two-phase agreement in sight
US Donald Trump says a framework agreement with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated, with final details being discussed. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters in Ankara with Tear Gas
Turkish police have stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara, using tear gas and rubber bullets against party supporters, according to Tagesschau.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters – Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
Turkish police forcibly entered the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Wednesday. Ousted party leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside, according to reports.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters – Tensions Rise in Ankara
Turkish police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Tuesday afternoon, using tear gas and rubber bullets. The deposed party leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside with lawmakers, according to Handelsblatt.
Cyprus elects new parliament – tight race expected
Voting began in Cyprus on Sunday for the national parliament. According to state broadcaster RIK, nearly 570,000 eligible voters are called to decide the 56 seats in the House of Representatives.
Turkish Police Storm CHP Headquarters in Ankara
Turkish police used tear gas and rubber bullets to enter the headquarters of the main opposition CHP party in Ankara on Monday, according to FAZ. Ousted CHP leader Özgür Özel had barricaded himself inside with supporters.
Iran: Peace deal with US not yet ratified
The planned peace agreement between Iran and the US still needs approval from the Supreme Leader and the National Security Council, Iranian officials told Pakistani mediators on Sunday.
Turkey: Authorities Evacuate CHP Headquarters After Özel’s Removal
Following a court ruling that removed CHP leader Özgür Özel, Turkish authorities ordered the evacuation of the opposition party's headquarters in Ankara. The governor's office said the move enforces the verdict that temporarily reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party chair.
USA-Iran peace deal close to agreement, says Trump
The United States and Iran are on the verge of a peace agreement. US Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have signaled that good news could be coming soon.
Live Blog: What the Iran Ceasefire Agreement Envisages
A US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel is taking shape. The Guardian reports on the key points of the agreement, which includes a 60-day truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Shots Near White House: Secret Service Kills Attacker
A shootout between the Secret Service and an armed man near the White House in Washington left the attacker dead and a bystander wounded.
Ebola clinic in DR Congo set on fire again – infected patients flee
For the second time in days, an Ebola treatment facility in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has been set ablaze. According to Deutschlandfunk, a treatment tent run by Doctors Without Borders was destroyed, and people suspected of being infected with the Ebola virus fled.
Trump Announces Breakthrough in Peace Agreement with Iran
US Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that a peace agreement between the US, Iran, and several regional powers is "largely negotiated." The announcement follows an intense Saturday of diplomacy, as reported by the Kyivpost.
Iran and US on the Brink of Ceasefire: Memorandum Envisions 60-Day Truce
A ceasefire in the war between Iran and the United States is taking shape. According to multiple media reports, both sides could soon agree on a memorandum providing for a 60-day truce.
Pakistan offers to host US-Iran peace talks
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed hope of hosting US-Iran peace talks soon, after Donald Trump claimed a deal with Tehran is largely negotiated.
Cyprus votes: Old parties lose support
The Republic of Cyprus is electing a new parliament today. According to Tagesschau, the decades-old two-party system is under pressure – high prices, corruption allegations, and dissatisfaction are driving voters to smaller parties.
Former ICC chief prosecutor calls for EU law to block US sanctions
Fatou Bensouda, the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has urged the European Union to pass a joint law blocking US sanctions against ICC staff. According to Guardian, Bensouda described the punitive measures as 'thuggish' and 'bullying'.
USA and Iran Deal: Strait of Hormuz to Reopen
A potential agreement between the US and Iran would include a 30- to 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Axios.
Shots at the White House: Shooter dead, bystander injured
Shots were fired near the White House in Washington. Secret Service says the shooter is dead, and a bystander was injured.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Almost two months after the parliamentary election in Denmark, acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked again with forming a government, Deutschlandfunk reports.
Tens of thousands demand early elections in Belgrade – government halts rail traffic
In Serbia's capital Belgrade, tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the government of Aleksandar Vučić on Saturday, demanding early elections. According to Tagesschau, protesters accused the government of corruption and abuse of power.
France bans Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir from entering the country
France has barred Israeli National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country as of May 23 and is pushing for EU-wide sanctions against him, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced.
Tens of Thousands in Madrid Demand Resignation of Spain’s Prime Minister Sánchez
Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, demanding his resignation and early elections amid corruption allegations against the left-wing government, reports Deutschlandfunk.
Trump on Iran Deal: ’50/50′ – Decision by Sunday
US Donald Trump has described the chances of a deal with Iran as '50/50' and says a decision will be made by Sunday, Axios reports exclusively.
Iran: Internet access becomes a luxury for a privileged few
According to Deutsche Welle, Iran now grants privileged internet access only to a small circle of approved users, while the general population has been affected by a nationwide shutdown for over 60 days.
Drone alert in Vilnius: Russia redirects Ukrainian drones
A Ukrainian drone flight over Lithuania triggered panic in Vilnius on Wednesday. Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately redirecting its drones to unsettle NATO states, the newspaper reports.
France suspends EU border checks at Dover due to congestion
French police have temporarily suspended additional EU border checks at the port of Dover, the Guardian reports. Travelers reported wait times of over two hours for the ferry to France.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Denmark's acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked with forming a government for the second time. The so-called royal round announced the decision on Wednesday, after the right-leaning liberal Troels Lund Poulsen had previously failed.
Denmark: Frederiksen tasked with forming government again
Almost two months after the parliamentary election in Denmark, acting Mette Frederiksen has been tasked with forming a government again, as Tagesspiegel reports.
UN Secretary-General: Transparency Reforms Mask Security Council Power
A new analysis of the 2026 UN Secretary-General selection process shows that despite reforms, decision-making power remains with the Security Council, particularly its five permanent members. Public dialogues with candidates obscure the lack of real access to power.
At least 90 dead in China mine accident
A gas explosion in a coal mine in central China's Shanxi province has killed at least 90 miners, making it the deadliest such disaster in the country since 2009, according to reports.
France: School Supervisors Suspended Over Abuse Allegations
Dozens of school supervisors in France have been suspended on suspicion of violence and sexual assault, according to reports.
US judge dismisses criminal proceedings against Ábrego García
A US federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Ábrego García, calling the prosecution an 'abuse of prosecutorial power,' according to the Tagesspiegel.
US tightens green card rules: applications only from abroad
The Trump administration has drastically raised the bar for obtaining a green card. From now on, applications for permanent residency must generally be filed from the applicant's home country, the immigration authority USCIS announced.
Victoria: 2,000 state apprenticeships at electricity commission
Jacinta Allan has announced 2,000 state-funded apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission (SEC) at Labor's final state conference before the election, the Guardian reports.
Albanese defends tax reform in tears
Anthony Albanese passionately defended his Labor government's proposed tax changes, visibly emotional. The reforms affect negative gearing, capital gains tax, and family trusts.