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Javokhir Sindarov secured victory in the World Chess Candidates Tournament with a round to spare, setting up a 2026 World Championship match against reigning champion Dommaraju Gukesh. The 20-year-old Uzbek's dominant performance was widely covered, with reports noting his early lead and the rise of young players from non-traditional chess nations.
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice at Anfield as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, sealing a 4-0 aggregate victory. PSG advanced to the semi-finals for the third consecutive year, while Atlético Madrid also progressed despite losing to Barcelona on the night.
The UN human rights office will monitor the trial of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin if Poland extradites him to Ukraine. Butyagin, detained in Poland in December, faces up to 10 years in prison on charges related to alleged illegal excavations in Crimea. His lawyers plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
In a rare diplomatic breakthrough, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors met in Washington under US mediation for their first high-level talks in over three decades. The two sides agreed to launch direct negotiations, though significant differences remain, and Hezbollah has voiced strong opposition while continuing attacks.
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule in Hungary ended with a landslide defeat to Péter Magyar's Tisza party, which secured 138 seats in the 199-seat parliament. The result is seen as a setback for global far-right movements, with analysts debating the extent of policy change under Magyar's new government.
Viktor Orbán conceded defeat after 16 years in power as Péter Magyar’s Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority in Hungary’s April 12 election. Record turnout accompanied a decisive shift that European leaders hailed as a turn toward the EU, while Orbán said he would serve from opposition and later declined his parliamentary seat.
UN Watch has called on democratic nations to justify their support for the election of countries with poor human rights records to key UN positions, including Iran's nomination to a policy-making committee and the election of China, Cuba, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan to the NGO committee. The US was the only member state to formally object, citing concerns about 'fitness' for such roles.
President Trump has threatened NATO allies with punitive measures, including troop redeployments and halted military support, over their refusal to back U.S. military actions in Iran. Several European nations have resisted, leading to tensions within the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is attempting to bridge the divide.
British authorities have not detained any Russian vessels, reportedly due to legal thresholds under international maritime law. Russia argues sanctions and port bans violate the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, while the UK has imposed restrictions on 544 shadow fleet vessels.
The escalating US-led confrontation with Iran is testing NATO's foundational principle of inter-alliance solidarity, as President Trump pursues a hardline approach that has drawn cautious, critical responses from key European members. Analysts warn the transatlantic rift could reduce the alliance to a 'nominal' status, though it is unlikely to dissolve outright. Coverage from the Jerusalem Post and South China Morning Post highlights deep strategic disagreements over the alliance's role beyond Europe.
FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against Spain's football federation after Spanish fans directed anti-Muslim chants at Egypt during a friendly. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from players, officials, and the government, and has renewed scrutiny of racism in Spanish football.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) alleges the European Union has begun covert work to establish its own nuclear weapons production capabilities, citing hatred of Russia as the motive. The SVR claims German experts could produce weapons-grade material in weeks, while EU officials reportedly frame the effort as deterrence against a Russian threat.
Natural gas prices in Europe fell 18% on Wednesday to about $518 per 1,000 cubic meters after Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire, with analysts forecasting further declines to $430-460 pending the success of the negotiations.
US Vice-President JD Vance traveled to Budapest to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a tightly contested election, with polls showing Orban trailing opposition leader Peter Magyar. Trump endorsed Orban, and Vance accused the EU of interference, while US envoy Andrew Puzder denied meddling.
British authorities have charged three men, including a 17-year-old dual British-Pakistani national, in connection with the arson attack that destroyed four Jewish community ambulances in London last month. A fourth suspect has been arrested as counterterrorism officers investigate the incident, which is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime.
Rising diesel prices across Europe, driven by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, have pushed fuel costs to record levels. The Netherlands reports unprecedented prices, and experts warn of further increases and inflationary pressures.
Romanian authorities have recovered a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and two gold bracelets stolen from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands in January 2025. The artifacts, considered national treasures, were returned to Romania and unveiled on Thursday. A third bracelet remains missing, and the Dutch government had paid €5.7 million in compensation.
Paris police have banned the 40th Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France, citing a 'major terrorist risk' and potential disruption by far-right groups. Organizers denounce the move as a violation of freedom of assembly and are appealing. The ban comes amid heightened security following a foiled bomb plot in Paris.
Ministers from more than 40 countries met virtually on Thursday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since US-Israeli strikes began in late February. The UK-led talks, which the US did not attend, focused on diplomatic and planning measures, with 20,000 seafarers and 2,000 ships reportedly stranded.
Eight Muslim-majority countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, have strongly condemned Israel's newly passed death penalty law for terrorists, calling it a 'dangerous escalation.' The law, sponsored by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, passed the Knesset with 62 votes in favor and 48 against, and has drawn international criticism.