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Nicusor Dan, an unexpected winner, claimed the Romanian presidency with approximately 54% of the vote, marking a rejection of far-right candidate George Simion, who received 46%.

Portugal’s centre-right Democratic Alliance coalition retains power with nearly a third of the vote, amidst a significant rise of the far-right Chega party, now joint second with the Socialists.

Sir Keir Starmer described the new UK-EU Cooperation Agreement as a “landmark deal,” with potential economic contributions estimated at £90 billion by 2040, though the specifics remain to be confirmed.

Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations following a two-hour conversation with Vladimir Putin, though details on how this differs from ongoing talks in Turkey remain unclear.

The £9bn GDP boost from the UK-EU trade agreement announced by Sir Keir Starmer translates to only 0.2% of GDP by 2040, far less than the estimated 4% negative impact of Brexit.

The UK and EU have reached a new trade deal after extensive negotiations, with key provisions including improved travel for British passport holders and the reinstatement of pet passports for easier pet travel.

Donald Trump plans to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin after Russia’s recent drone assault, which reportedly involved 273 drones over multiple regions.

Sir Keir Starmer expressed concerns that Britain could become an “island of strangers” if immigration issues are not addressed, drawing criticism for similarities to past inflammatory rhetoric.

Dr Tom Potokar, a British surgeon in Gaza, describes the region as a “slaughterhouse” due to the ongoing Israeli bombardment, referencing the high casualty rates reported by Palestinian health officials.

Israel will permit a limited amount of food into Gaza to prevent a “starvation crisis” amidst a blockade lasting nearly three months, as casualties escalate in the ongoing conflict.