Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, seeks to return to parliament via the Makerfield by-election, aiming to become Prime Minister by rebranding as an anti-establishment figure despite his Westminster careerist past.
PoliticsAIChinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8-9, his first in nearly 7 years, following North Korea's unveiling of a new uranium enrichment plant for nuclear bombs, amid Kim Jong Un's efforts to bolster nuclear forces and navigate relations with China and Russia.
PoliticsAIRomania's President Nicușor Dan has appointed MEP Eugen Tomac to lead a technocratic government, aiming to end weeks of political disarray and economic anxiety following the collapse of the centrist coalition.
PoliticsAISenior US diplomat Sarah Rogers criticized Germany's free speech laws, calling its censorship practices into question over the conviction of a citizen fined for calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz 'Lying Fritz'. Rogers argued that European courts' claims to censor the internet worldwide undermine free speech principles.
PoliticsAIThe EU is debating restricting temporary protection for Ukrainian men aged 23-60, who are eligible for military service. Germany and Poland are pushing for the change, citing increased influx of men and Ukraine's request for their return. Some countries oppose the idea, while others support extending the current framework.
PoliticsAIThe EU and US have declared strong support for Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan ahead of elections, as Russia imposes economic sanctions and threatens membership in the Eurasian Economic Union due to Armenia's pro-Western stance. The EU announced a €50 million support package and a joint task force.
PoliticsAIA student protest in Brussels over education reform turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police, setting e-scooters on fire, and smashing shop windows. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
