Greece’s examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea
Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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U.S. strikes two Iranian-flagged vessels as tensions continue amid ceasefire
The Trump administration, sidestepping a widening battle in the Strait of Hormuz, said it was anticipating a reply from Tehran on its latest terms for ending the war.
Continue ReadingUK election mauling leaves Keir Starmer promising hope — but little change – POLITICO
Yet his words show that Starmer is caught in a dilemma of his own making. Dismissed by many on his own side as a weak leader, he is determined to signal to the country – and his party – that things will improve, while declining to make big adjustments to his overall policy direction. Next […]
Continue ReadingRubio backs NATO in Rome as US-Italy tensions simmer – POLITICO
According to Italian media, Rubio said he had not raised the issue of troop withdrawals directly with Meloni, but added that “some European countries … have refused to allow us to use those bases in a very serious emergency,” which “has created some unnecessary risks” for the United States. Ultimately, though, removing American soldiers from […]
Continue ReadingStunning image shows spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shining bright
A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from Nasa’s Webb Space Telescope. The image depicts the Messier 77 galaxy 45 million light-years away in the Cetus, or whale, constellation. A light year is about six trillion miles. Messier 77 is appreciated among astronomers for its combination of relative proximity […]
Continue ReadingUK: The end of the traditional two-party system? Starmer faces crushing defeat in local polls
Early results from the UK local elections point to a crushing defeat for Starmer’s Labour Party. The hard-right Reform UK looked set to pick up some 400 seats, stealing hundreds from both the Conservative Party and Labour. The Greens and the Liberal Democrats, meanwhile, recorded relatively modest but significant gains. According to analysts, this could […]
Continue ReadingSubstantial win for Nigel Farage's Reform UK in local elections
The labor party is on the ropes in England as the results of local elections being counted show the far-right making substantial gains. The governing party has lost control of a number of councils… and pressure is piling on Keir Starmer — with some calling for the Prime Minister to resign. Details by FRANCE 24’s […]
Continue ReadingBulgarian parliament confirms Rumen Radev as new prime minister
Published on 08/05/2026 – 17:40 GMT+2 Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday formally approved Rumen Radev as the new prime minister in a bid to end political instability and spur economic development in the EU member country. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING “We have no illusions about the crises and trials facing the government, which will soon be seeking your […]
Continue ReadingIran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the US opts for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”.
Continue Reading'We need a decisive European pillar inside NATO': Parliamentary Assembly President Perestrello
Over the past year, NATO has been dealing with an unprecedented split between the US and other members of the alliance. Our guest is Marcos Perestrello, the president of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, a body that brings together legislators from NATO member countries. Perestrello is a former secretary of state for national defence in the […]
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