British households can buy plug-in solar panels from August 27 after a government legal change. Major retailers like Currys and B&Q will sell DIY setups, enabling flats and rented homes to generate electricity, potentially saving £70-£110 annually on energy bills.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned Sunday, with President Zelenskyy announcing government changes and a new role for the former premier. Svyrydenko, who also served as economy minister, was appointed PM in July 2025 and played a key role in a US-Ukraine mineral agreement.
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned, citing government "sidelining" and opposition to controversial child protection law changes. The new laws replace the Aboriginal child placement principle with a "universal principle" and are opposed by First Nations groups and advocates.
Lithuania's foreign ministry announced the temporary suspension of economic cooperation action plan negotiations with Taiwan due to domestic political changes following the formation of a new coalition government. Talks may resume after the new administration is in office and its program is approved.
Climate activists charged with protest offenses fear losing their right to jury trials due to repeated case delays. Proposed government changes, expected in 2028, could limit jury trials for 'either-way' offenses, potentially leading to more guilty verdicts.
Thousands of Albanians are protesting for the 16th day, demanding government change. Initially environmental protests against luxury resort development on protected land by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the "flamingo revolution" now calls for PM Edi Rama's resignation and denounces widespread corruption. Demonstrations have spread to Tirana and remain largely peaceful.
A study by Mediendienst Integration reveals that 85-98% of new German citizens in 2025 retained their original nationality due to recent reforms allowing dual citizenship. Syrians, Turks, and Afghans were the largest groups naturalized.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said Hungary will maintain normal relations with Russia despite the opposition Tisza party's landslide victory in the April 12 election, noting Hungarians are pragmatic and depend on Russian energy and nuclear production.
