Once dominant, the UK Conservative Party is now trailing Labour and Reform UK in polls, sparking fears of long-term decline ahead of the 2029 election.
The EU has voted to ban plant-based products from using terms like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage,’ igniting a fierce debate over food labeling, consumer rights, and sustainability.
The Myanmar military launched a deadly paraglider bombing on a Buddhist festival in Sagaing region, killing over 40 civilians—including children—in what witnesses call a targeted attack on dissent.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney successfully cooled tensions with President Trump during a high-stakes Washington visit, staving off new tariffs—but only for now.
Dominique Pelicot testified that a man appealing his rape conviction knew Gisèle Pelicot was drugged—directly contradicting the appellant’s claim of ignorance.
The International Criminal Court convicts former Janjaweed commander Ali Kushayb for crimes against humanity in Darfur—the first such verdict in over 20 years.
Fresh violence between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led SDF fighters in Aleppo underscores deepening tensions over control of northeastern Syria.
The European Union is proposing 50% steel tariffs and a drastic cut to import quotas, citing market distortions caused by President Trump’s aggressive U.S. trade measures.
The WTO reports stronger-than-expected global trade growth in 2025 but warns of a sharp slowdown in 2026 due to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on his first international journey to Lebanon and Turkey, signaling a major Vatican push for peace and protection of Middle Eastern Christians.