Romania’s president has appointed a Member of European Parliament to lead a technocratic government in a bid to end weeks of political disarray and economic anxiety following the collapse of the country’s centrist coalition. President Nicușor Dan designated the liberal Renew Europe MEP Eugen Tomac as prime minister, on the grounds that none of the…
Month: June 2026
Paris and Berlin push ‘gradual integration’ plan into EU ahead of Balkans summit
Merz and Macron pitch “building blocks” approach to EU enlargement to revitalise accession talks, ahead of this week’s Western Balkans summit.
EU considers tightening protections for military-age Ukrainians
EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men, as member states debate balancing support, integration pressures and Ukraine’s manpower needs.
EU backs Pashinyan on the eve of Armenia’s defining elections
The EU endorsed Armenia’s PM Nikol Pashinyan and announced a support package to counter Russian sanctions, just days before Armenia’s historic elections. Meanwhile, Pashinyan said he would go to Moscow after the vote and proclaimed that “abandoning Karabakh was my greatest service to Armenia”.
Man charged with bringing bomb in his carry-on bag to a California airport
Before the device was removed from the airport, officers put a bomb blast suppression blanket over it and taped off the immediate area, according to the federal complaint.
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The Slow-Mo Street Queen
When a Street Accidentally Became a Runway The street was doing what streets normally do existing quietly, minding its own business, and expecting absolutely nothing dramatic to happen. That expectation didn’t last long. The Entrance A blonde lady appeared at the edge of the frame wearing a sleek leather jacket, shiny fitted leggings, and high…
Swiss striker still stuck in US visa limbo with World Cup just 8 days away
Swiss forward Breel Embolo still hasn’t taken off to join his teammates in the United States for the World Cup, with Swiss football officials disappointed but optimistic that U.S. authorities will soon clear him to travel. Embolo’s ESTA travel clearance was denied at short notice on Tuesday after his application was initially approved, with authorities…
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘f****** crazy’ in telephone row over Lebanon strikes
The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks
Israel continued to launch attacks at Lebanon, despite US President Donald Trump’s heated phone call on Monday in an effort to salvage the peace deal with Iran.

