Washington declined to renew the deal by a deadline on Wednesday, setting it up for annual reviews
Alexandru Munteanu's resignation came as pressure has intensified over alleged corruption in a state-owned company
Ballistic and cruise missiles and drones were used in the massive overnight strikes, which damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said
Comedian Deniz Goktas’ arrest comes as Ankara intensifies prosecutions against opposition figures, journalists, artists and critics ahead of a major NATO summit
The EU's highest court will rule on Google's appeal against a record antitrust fine, after the tech giant argued the bloc unfairly penalized innovation
Under fire amid surge in far right, German chancellor unveils tax and pension reform package in bid to revive economy
More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded. The number is more than double the 407 deaths attributed to the heat in June 2025, which holds the record for hottest June. Scientists agree that such a heatwave would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris tells us more
Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning civil war with Sudan's military
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Trump to freely fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission and most — though not all — agencies that have long been politically independent. Why it matters: It is a historic unraveling for agencies that have long been shielded from politics. The ruling will vastly expand presidential power and influence. The big picture: The ruling overturns Humphrey's Executor, a nearly century-old precedent that says independent agency commissioners cannot be fired without specific cause. What they're saying: "If anything more is left of Humphrey's, we overrule it," Chief Justice John Roberts wrote for the court. Trump celebrated the ruling on Truth Social, calling it a "BIG WIN" that confirmed he had the power to remove officials. "It is such an Honor to be the sitting President who won this Historic and Unprecedented Ruling, one of the most important ever given with respect to Presidential Powers." Yes, but: The 6–3 ruling came with a carve-out for the Federal Reserve, in line with earlier signals that Supreme Court sees the central bank in a different light. The ruling was released alongside a separate 5–4 decision blocking Trump from immediately firing Fed governor Lisa Cook.Roberts emphasized the ruling does not necessarily apply to the Federal Reserve, citing the central bank's "distinct historical tradition." Zoom out: The case centers on Trump's firing of two Democratic appointees, Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya. Trump said that allowing Slaughter to remain at the regulatory agency would be "inconsistent with my Administration's policies," according to the letter that announced the firing. Zoom in: With no Democrats set to return to the Republican-led agency, regulatory decisions will be made without real pushback or checks within the building. Democrats had a minority at the FTC to start with, but historically, dissents from the minority over major decisions were a transparent way to peek into decision-m
Four days later, hope is fading for families and teams looking for signs of life as criticism of Delcy Rodríguez’s government grows
Five people were killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Stade, northern Germany