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President Donald Trump asserts he faces no pressure to reach a deal with Iran, while European diplomats express concern over an inexperienced US negotiating team. Meanwhile, a third US aircraft carrier arrives in West Asia and Iranian media report blasts over Tehran, underscoring the fragile ceasefire.
US singer D4vd, legally David Anthony Burke, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla. Prosecutors allege he killed her to silence threats about a sexual relationship, while his attorneys maintain his innocence. The case has drawn intense public attention due to the singer's fame and the graphic details revealed in court filings.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow remains committed to its nuclear testing moratorium but would respond proportionately if the US or others resume testing. He also criticized Washington's plans to exceed New START limits and noted growing interest among European allies in nuclear capabilities.
Peter Magyar, leader of Hungary's Tisza party and soon-to-be prime minister, has called on Ukraine to restart Russian oil supplies through the Druzhba pipeline, warning against 'blackmail' tied to EU loan conditions. The pipeline has been halted since late January, straining Hungary's energy security and prompting diplomatic tensions with Kyiv.
The Czech Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia's ambassador over a Defense Ministry report listing Czech companies as potential targets for strikes, citing threats to national security. Prague called the rhetoric 'absolutely unacceptable' and accused Moscow of worsening Europe's security situation.
Russian officials and political figures have sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion that Ukraine's military could serve as a European security force. The statements, reported by Russian state media, highlight Moscow's rejection of the proposal and its broader warning about Ukraine's role in European defense.
Former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election with about 44.7% of the vote, according to official results. The victory could end years of political instability and potentially shift the country's foreign policy, with Radev calling for renewed ties with Russia and opposing military support for Ukraine.
Palantir Technologies' 22-point summary of CEO Alex Karp's book 'The Technological Republic' has ignited debate, with critics accusing the defense-tech giant of promoting an AI-driven militarism and 'technofascism.' The manifesto calls for Silicon Valley to embrace national defense, mandatory national service, and a rejection of 'vacant pluralism,' drawing sharp rebukes from academics and commentators.
In a wide-ranging interview with RT, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed his close ties with Russia and China, criticized Western leaders as 'transient figures,' and warned that Ukraine's Zelensky risks losing his country by following the West. He also touched on the Middle East, Venezuela, and the possibility of Trump visiting Russia via Belarus.
Iranian officials say Pakistan is the only official mediator in US-Iran talks following April negotiations in Islamabad. Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested Washington prefers regional mediators over Europeans, while efforts to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue against a backdrop of a shifting ceasefire.
The CSTO Secretary General has accused some European leaders of pursuing militarization and war preparations, while EU defense officials discuss strengthening European collective security within NATO. The statements reflect growing tensions over European defense responsibilities.
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to arson not endangering life after an attack on Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London. Police have arrested two people in connection with the incident, which is part of a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in the capital. A group suspected to be Iran-backed has claimed responsibility for several of the attacks.
The US military said it killed three men in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, the latest in a campaign that has drawn criticism over its legality and lack of public evidence. At least 180 people have been killed since the operations began last year, according to AFP. Critics and experts question the strikes' compliance with international law, while the Trump administration defends them as self-defense against narco-terrorists.
As Iran declares full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, its top adviser warns of a 'chain-reaction' response in other critical shipping lanes, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Such a move would sever Saudi Arabia's only remaining oil export route, escalating an already severe energy crisis. The IMF warns that reduced traffic in these waterways may become the 'new reality' with global economic consequences.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to face MPs in a high-stakes statement over the Peter Mandelson security vetting scandal, with opposition parties and some Labour MPs calling for his resignation. The controversy centres on claims that Starmer was not informed that Mandelson failed security vetting before his appointment as ambassador to the US.
Oil prices have surged amid stalled peace negotiations between the United States and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining largely closed. Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran, including the cancellation of planned talks and the seizure of an Iranian vessel, have kept markets volatile.
Kanye West's planned concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled amid backlash over his past antisemitic comments and promotion of Nazi symbols. The cancellations follow similar actions in the UK and France, prompting questions about the future of his European tour.
British police are investigating a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, with a possible link to Iranian proxies. A group claiming responsibility has ties to Iran, raising concerns of state-backed violence. No injuries have been reported, and arrests have been made.
The Israeli military confirmed that one of its soldiers smashed a statue of Jesus in the Christian village of Debel in southern Lebanon, prompting condemnation from Israeli leaders and Christian authorities. The soldier will be removed from combat duty and face 30 days of military detention, as the IDF works to restore the statue and address the incident.
Exit polls in Bulgaria indicate that former President Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Sunday's parliamentary election, securing around 37-38% of the vote. Radev, a critic of EU sanctions and military aid to Ukraine, has promised to combat corruption and restore stable government. The election, the country's eighth in five years, follows months of anti-corruption protests.