Trump prepares to talk to Putin: European leaders demand unconditional truce

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Photo: Tennessee Witney US President Donald Trump has announced that he will have a telephone conversation with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday, 19 May. The main topic will be an end to the war in Ukraine and the resumption of trade. The conversation is scheduled to take place at […]

Orban says Ukraine’s accession to the EU is ‘the biggest threat’ to Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called Ukraine’s accession to the EU the “biggest threat” to his country. He accused Kyiv of destroying agriculture and “dragging Europe into war” and Brussels of imposing a pro-Ukrainian coalition.

Israel resumes humanitarian aid to Gaza: Netanyahu’s decision without a vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allowed the resumption of humanitarian aid for the population of Gaza amid US pressure and the threat of a humanitarian crisis. The aid will be coordinated by international organisations until a new mechanism is launched.

Portugal votes again: AD wins, but there may be no stable government

Portuguese Prime Minister Luiz Montenegro. Photo: Armando Franca / AP The centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD), led by Luiz Montenegro, wins early parliamentary elections in Portugal, the third in three years. However, the prospect of a stable government is once again under threat, RTP reports. With an estimated 77% of the vote, AD received more than […]