Reform UK leader under investigation over large donation made before his election to Parliament
The UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has launched an investigation into Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The investigation was prompted by his receipt of a large financial gift amounting to around £5 million shortly before his election to the House of Commons. According to Sky News, the funds were transferred…
French prosecutors seek 7-year prison sentence for Nicolas Sarkozy
French prosecutors have requested that former French President Nicolas Sarkozy be sentenced to seven years in prison in connection with the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign using funds from Muammar Gaddafi’s Libya. The request was made during appeal proceedings at a Paris court. In addition to the…
King Charles III has reaffirmed the UK’s unwavering support for Ukraine
In his traditional King’s Speech at the opening of the new parliamentary session, King Charles III of the United Kingdom confirmed that the United Kingdom will continue to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. The text of the address has been published on the British government’s official website. “In…
France’s unemployment rate rises to five-year high
France’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly increased across all age groups, reaching its highest level in five years, according to fresh data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee). The published report shows that unemployment in the country rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026. The…
Serbia holds first-ever joint military exercises with NATO
Joint military exercises between Serbia’s armed forces and NATO have started for the first time in history. The event will last two weeks and marks a significant step in the development of Belgrade’s military cooperation with the Alliance. Around 600 service members from Serbia, Turkey, Italy, and Romania are taking…