Amnesty International reports 86 online scam compounds in Cambodia as of April, up from 53 a year ago, contradicting government claims of success in dismantling the industry.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denies state intervention in granting a 10-year residency permit to former RT France head Xenia Fedorova in 2024, citing administrative rules. Fedorova's pro-Russian stances and media appearances have drawn criticism.
UK government announces cost of living measures like VAT cuts & free bus rides, but they fail to address energy import shocks. Rising energy bills and global crises threaten household finances, highlighting the need for faster transition to clean power and greater state-led resilience.
