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Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party has dominated the recent parliamentary elections, securing 44.7 per cent of the vote and likely winning approximately 130 seats in a 240-member parliament. This victory raises hopes for a more stable government in a nation that has seen eight elections in five years.
United Nations experts have expressed deep concern over alleged incommunicado detention and conditions in Belarus, describing practices at Novopolotsk correctional colony that may amount to torture. They highlighted the mistreatment of detainees, including prolonged solitary confinement and inadequate medical care, raising significant human rights violations.
A night-time drone strike in northern Ukraine resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and injuries to four others, according to Chernihiv’s military administration. Ukrainian air defences neutralised 203 of 236 Russian drones during the assault, with significant damage reported to homes and infrastructure.
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This morning, a new watchdog study reveals that the European Union’s Clean Industrial Deal has faced significant lobbyist influence, with over 750 meetings documented in the last year, raising concerns over industrial compliance and environmental standards.
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Overnight, doctored videos featuring celebrities urging European leaders to pressure Ukraine for peace on Russian terms circulated on social media. The campaign has been linked to a broader influence operation targeting Ukraine.
Senior Russian security official Dimitry Medvedev threatened nuclear strikes against Kyiv, Paris, and London, asserting unfounded claims that France and the UK were preparing to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This statement comes as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
EU Trade Chief Maroš Šefčovič is urging MEPs to advance the EU-US trade deal, following a US request to uphold commitments. The US Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Trump’s tariffs raises concerns about the 2025 agreement’s validity.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of lying and reprimanded Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas during a tense meeting where Budapest exercised its veto powers twice, escalating tensions among EU member states supportive of Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.
Russia anticipated that Kyiv would collapse within three days, with military experts convinced it was only a matter of time. However, as of 2026, Ukraine remains resilient against the ongoing conflict.
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