The European Union will not reduce its diplomatic presence in the Ukrainian capital or evacuate staff despite Russia's public threats to strike Kyiv. This was officially announced in Brussels. EU foreign policy service spokesperson Anwar El-Anouni stated at a briefing on May 7 that Moscow's public threats are part of...
French far-right leader suspected of misusing EU funds
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched a formal investigation into allegations of embezzlement of EU funds linked to the financing of media training for Jordan Bardella, leader of the French party ‘National Rally’. The investigation was initiated following a complaint lodged in December 2025 by the French anti-corruption organisation...
An explosion rocked the office of the Dutch Prime Minister’s party in The Hague
Last night, an explosion occurred in the centre of The Hague at the office of the D66 party, led by Rob Jetten, who heads the Dutch government. The police quickly apprehended the suspect. The incident took place at around 9.00 pm local time on Lange Houtstraat. According to preliminary reports,...
Labour suffers major defeat in UK local elections
Keir Starmer's ruling Labour Party suffered significant losses in local elections across England. Nigel Farage's Reform UK delivered a powerful surge, winning hundreds of seats. Based on preliminary results (approximately 30–44 of 136 councils declared), Reform UK gained 362 seats (+360). The party took outright control of individual councils for...
Poland and Lithuania confirm readiness to host additional U.S. troops to strengthen NATO’s Eastern flank
Poland and Lithuania have officially confirmed their intention to reinforce NATO's eastern flank by hosting additional U.S. troops on their territory. The announcement was made by representatives of both countries' defense ministries following joint consultations. According to officials, all necessary infrastructure to receive additional allied forces is already in place....
European Public Prosecutor’s Office launches corruption case involving EU funds in Croatia
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has initiated a criminal investigation into alleged corruption and fraud involving subsidies from the European Union's agricultural funds in Croatia. This was officially announced by the EPPO. According to the prosecutor's office, the investigation concerns several Croatian nationals suspected of committing crimes as part...
Disputes in the EU intensify over sharp rise in Schengen visas for Russians
Debates over visa policy toward Russian citizens have flared up again across European Union member states. In 2025, Russians received more than 620,000 Schengen visas — the highest figure since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to the Euractiv portal, the number of visas issued to Russians...
Trump declares drug cartels terrorist organization #1
President Donald Trump has signed a directive approving an updated National Counterterrorism Strategy. The complete elimination of transnational drug cartels has now been declared the administration's top priority, with the White House viewing them as one of the greatest threats to U.S. national security. "Drug cartels are not simply criminal...
Major UK regional elections underway
Today, Thursday 7 May, millions of British citizens are casting their votes in some of the most significant regional elections in recent years. Local elections are taking place across England, while voters in Scotland and Wales are choosing new representatives for their national parliaments. According to the Electoral Commission, more...
Global oil reserves plunge by record 200 million barrels in April
Global commercial crude oil inventories fell by a record 200 million barrels in April amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. This poses serious risks of a sharp rise in fuel prices ahead of the summer travel season, according to S&P Global Energy. According to S&P Global Energy estimates, oil...