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AI summaryHungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar has threatened to amend the constitution to remove President Tamas Sulyok, whom he accuses of being a 'puppet' of former leader Viktor Orban. Sulyok has refused to resign, setting up a constitutional clash between the new government and a remnant of the previous regime.
AI summaryFrance’s annual Choose France summit drew pledges of €93 billion in foreign investment, with artificial intelligence and data infrastructure dominating. Japanese tech giant SoftBank announced a €75 billion AI infrastructure investment, while the French government unveiled additional funding for AI and quantum computing as it seeks strategic autonomy.
AI summaryRussia has promised a response after Romania closed its consulate in Constanta and declared the consul general persona non grata, following a drone incident in Galati that Bucharest blamed on Moscow. The Russian Foreign Ministry also accused Western media of hyping the incident to distract from Ukrainian actions.
AI summaryThe Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has rejected Rwanda's claim that the UK owed more than £100 million in outstanding payments from a scrapped asylum deal. The deal, originally struck by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in 2022, was declared illegal by the UK Supreme Court and cancelled by Keir Starmer's government in 2024. Both governments have said they consider the matter concluded.
AI summaryAleksandar Vulin, Serbia's former deputy prime minister, expressed doubts about Europe's sincerity in seeking dialogue with Russia, suggesting that direct talks with Russian officials would be more appropriate than using a mediator. He also criticized European leaders for forgetting the horrors of World War II, citing German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks about preparing for conflict with Russia by 2030.
AI summaryRussian officials have accused Ukraine of nuclear terrorism following a series of drone and artillery strikes on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, warning of a potential radiation catastrophe across Europe. The claims, reported by TASS, include assertions that Western support has enabled the attacks and that the international community has failed to respond adequately.
AI summaryAmnesty International reports that Iran's Islamic regime is exploiting wartime conditions to intensify repression, using threats under the Espionage Act against internet users. Meanwhile, reports indicate arrests of protesters and spies, and Supreme Leader Khamenei's pardon of 139 death sentences, seen as a strategy to ease pressure.
AI summaryEthiopians cast ballots in parliamentary and regional elections expected to deliver a landslide victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party, despite conflicts, opposition concerns, and security incidents. Voting was extended by six hours in areas of high turnout, but 143 polling stations did not open due to security issues, and Tigray was excluded from the vote.
AI summaryHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu concluded a five-day visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, sealing 96 agreements worth over US$1.65 billion. The mission aimed to explore new markets, bolster economic ties, and position Hong Kong as a gateway for mainland companies going global.
AI summaryMalta's Labour Party has won an unprecedented fourth consecutive term, with Prime Minister Robert Abela citing a strong mandate. The opposition Nationalist Party conceded, though it narrowed the ruling party's majority. The victory comes amid concerns over the Middle East conflict's impact on tourism and domestic issues like corruption and over-construction.
AI summaryFrench Ambassador Frédéric Journès defended France's record toward Israel in a recent op-ed, calling Israeli hostility 'staged.' Israeli commentators countered with a list of grievances, including delayed visits, a refused antisemitism march, and recognition of Palestinian statehood.
AI summaryWorld Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as confirmed cases surged from 121 to 225 in two days. Reports vary on total numbers, with figures reaching 515 across three provinces. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment, and Tedros called for a ceasefire to aid the response.
AI summaryEuroclear has filed a complaint against the immediate enforcement of a Moscow court ruling that ordered it to pay the Bank of Russia 18.2 trillion rubles ($256 billion). The Belgian depository maintains that Russian assets remain frozen under EU sanctions and does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.
AI summaryMalta held a snap parliamentary election on Saturday, with Prime Minister Robert Abela's Labour Party seeking a fourth consecutive term. The vote, called early due to the Iran war's impact on global markets, is dominated by economic issues such as rising rents and infrastructure strains. Opinion polls favor Labour, but the Nationalist Party's young leader hopes to unseat the incumbent.
AI summaryNew reports indicate Russia's territorial gains in Ukraine have slowed dramatically in 2026, while Ukrainian forces recaptured around 400 square kilometers. Russian casualty figures have risen sharply, and Moscow's economic strain is evident in gold reserve sales, according to multiple analyses.
AI summaryRomania announced the expulsion of the Russian consul in Constanta and the closure of the consulate after a drone crashed into an apartment building in Galati. Russia denies responsibility, with President Putin suggesting the drone was Ukrainian, while Moscow calls for an international investigation and accuses the West of exploiting the incident.
AI summaryBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said French President Emmanuel Macron will send a close ally to Minsk for a fact-finding mission, as reported by TASS. The move follows a May 24 phone call in which Lukashenko also discussed nuclear weapons and joked about a possible Putin-Macron meeting in Minsk.
AI summaryThe European Commission has agreed on a tough new approach to trade relations with China, including potential new instruments to compel companies to diversify suppliers and broader use of safeguards. China has vowed retaliation, while both sides are preparing for high-level talks to manage tensions.
AI summaryThe European Commission has agreed to release €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary, citing early progress on reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. The decision marks a major shift after years of tensions under former leader Viktor Orban, with funds tied to further reforms and investments by the end of August.
AI summarySlovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has criticized EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for ruling out EU mediation in the Ukraine conflict, saying the bloc's stance has led it into a dead end. The minister stressed the need for dialogue and swift resolution, warning of major economic consequences for the EU.