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Markus Frohnmaier, deputy leader of Germany's AfD party, criticized the government's militarization policies, calling them a security threat. His comments follow a meeting with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev, which drew warnings from Berlin. Dmitriev also linked the AfD's popularity surge to Chancellor Merz's policies and expressed hope for a more realistic European stance on Ukraine.
Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement to explore contract manufacturing for Chinese automaker Chery at its Sunderland plant in the UK, potentially securing jobs at the country's largest car factory. The deal could begin in the 2027 financial year, reflecting broader Chinese carmaker expansion into Europe.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin told a CSTO meeting in Moscow that the likelihood of a military conflict involving Russia and Belarus is extremely high, citing NATO's militarization and record defense spending. He also said Moscow and Minsk are coordinating military cooperation against what they call hostile alliance activity near their border.
Former Moldovan President Igor Dodon, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, said Russia's share in Moldova's trade balance has dropped from 20-30% to 2%, attributing economic stagnation, high inflation, and emigration to severed ties with Russia. He also claimed Moldova loses about 1 billion euros annually, totaling 5 billion since 2021.
Two French astronauts, Thomas Pesquet and Arnaud Prost, will fly on separate Vast missions next year, with Prost heading to the planned Haven-1 commercial space station. The deal, announced by President Emmanuel Macron, marks a milestone in commercial spaceflight as the ISS nears retirement.
Hong Kong social welfare authorities are set to take over the care of a two-month-old boy after his parents were arrested on suspicion of child neglect. The case has drawn attention to the parents' troubled history, including a previous child removed by Swedish authorities and another who died in infancy.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, political scientist Anna Ohanyan argues that Armenia is diversifying its foreign policy and emerging as a sovereign state, pushing back against the narrative of a simple pivot from Russia to Europe. She says Putin is trying to apply a 'geopolitical binary' on Armenia.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said some 20,000 people from over 100 countries will participate in this week's St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), running June 3-6 under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.' The event, with Saudi Arabia as guest country, also brings a US representative named by President Donald Trump, while Al Jazeera reported the gathering is a Kremlin showcase for Global South ties amid the war in Ukraine.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced an 80% chance of El Niño developing between June and August 2026, with a possible strong event that could push global temperatures higher, intensify droughts, heavy rainfall, and heatwaves. UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the world to treat it as an urgent climate warning, noting the last El Niño helped make 2024 the hottest year on record.
Cricket Victoria plans to consolidate its two Big Bash League teams, the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, into a single 'Melbourne' side, selling the second licence to a private investor. The move is part of a broader push to privatise the BBL, with Cricket Australia and state bodies reaching in-principle agreement on a self-determination model. Reports clarify that the teams are not fully merging; the Renegades' licence is being sold, with staff and sponsorship remaining with Cricket Victoria.
Kosovo held its third parliamentary election in 16 months on Sunday, triggered by parliament's failure to elect a new president. Prime Minister Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje party won nearly 43% of the vote, short of a governing majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. The election underscores deep political polarization that has stalled democratic institutions and EU aspirations.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is visiting China and India, with talks in Beijing focusing on global challenges like the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for closer alignment and enhanced high-level exchanges, signaling a thaw in bilateral relations.
NATO is reinforcing its eastern flank following a drone crash in Romania that Bucharest blamed on Russia, while Moscow suggested a Ukrainian drone was responsible. The alliance is considering additional deployments and drone purchases, and Britain has signaled it may send more fighter jets to Romania.
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national accused of helping plan 18 attacks in Europe, pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan federal court. He called himself a 'prisoner of war' and said children and women were being killed by US rockets. A Toronto activist group has called for his release.
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's three-day visit to China marks the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, with Al Jazeera tallying 26 foreign leaders or senior officials from 23 countries visiting China this year. The UK aims to revive economic and diplomatic ties despite differences over security and the Ukraine war, while China reports record trade figures for 2025.
Israel has opened a new embassy in Fiji's capital, Suva, 30 years after the previous one was closed, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attending the ceremony. The move is part of a broader diplomatic strategy to deepen ties with Pacific nations that have consistently supported Israel, and includes new cooperation agreements on national security and diplomatic training. Israel also announced plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea.
European gas storage refill rates lag historical averages, with May injections down 13% year-on-year and storage levels at five-year lows. TASS attributes the slow pace to higher fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict, competition with Asia for LNG, and warns of challenges meeting EU's 90% fill target.
The US has signaled willingness to deploy nuclear-capable aircraft in additional European NATO states, according to a Financial Times report. Talks are ongoing, but no agreement is imminent. Poland and Baltic states have expressed interest, amid concerns over US security guarantees.
Denmark’s Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen has agreed to form a centre-left minority government, ending months of political deadlock and securing a third consecutive term as prime minister. The new cabinet faces immediate challenges, including a diplomatic crisis with the US over Greenland and a rapid military buildup.
European Union lawmakers and member states have agreed in principle on new migration rules allowing the establishment of 'return hubs' outside the bloc for rejected asylum seekers. The deal, part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy, has drawn criticism from rights groups warning of potential human rights abuses. The legislation still requires formal approval.