Luxembourg // EU interior ministers have spoken in favor of tightening asylum policies

EU nations have reached an agreement that would see countries either accept a share of asylum-seekers or pay into a fund managed by Brussels to care for migrants. Germany voiced concerns about protections for children, DW reports.

Russia reacts after Romania asked it to reduce its diplomatic staff in Bucharest

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation reacted to the request of the Romanian MFA to reduce the diplomatic staff working in the Russian Embassy in Bucharest by 40 people and said that "Russia will respond accordingly", writes Digi24.

France stabbing: Children attacked by knifeman in Annecy park

Several children have been stabbed in an attack in a park near Lake Annecy, in France's south-east, the interior minister says, BBC reports.

Volodymyr Zelensky: The evacuation of people from flooded areas following the destruction of the Kahovka dam continues under Russian artillery fire

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, says that the evacuation of people from flooded areas following the destruction of the Kahovka dam continues, even under the fire of Russian artillery, Hotnews.ro informs.

France sends aid to Ukraine after the destruction of the Nova Kahovka dam

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said France would send aid to Ukraine "within the next few hours" after he had a phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, AFP reports.

The French have taken to the streets for the 14th time to show their dissatisfaction with pension reform

The French have taken to the streets again. They are unhappy about the pension reform, which increases the retirement age by two years from 62 to 64. In some cities, demonstrations have turned violent and several protesters have been arrested.

Five of Ukraine's neighbours may ban domestic sales of Ukrainian grain after the European Commission extended a regulation to that effect

Five of Ukraine's neighbours may ban domestic sales of Ukrainian grain until 15 September after the European Commission extended an arrangement to do so. At the same time, the document says, lorries carrying Ukrainian grain will be allowed to transit these countries. The European Commission thus decided to give the green light to requests from Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia, which argue that the EU's liberalisation of all trade with Ukraine has meant flooding domestic markets with cheaper Ukrainian grain, making domestic production unprofitable.

Klaus Iohannis reaffirms Romania's "unwavering" support for Ukraine's accession to NATO and the strengthening of Moldova

The North Atlantic Alliance's support for the Republic of Moldova must be strengthened, President Klaus Iohannis said in Bratislava (Slovak Republic), as he attended the Bucharest 9 (B9) NATO Summit. The Romanian head of state stressed that Romania's support for Ukraine's accession to the Alliance "is unwavering".

More than 15,000 Romanian education workers have called off the strike. Over 50% of all teachers are still protesting

More than 15,000 education workers have called off the strike after the adoption of the ordinance providing for pay increases, Education Minister Ligia Deca said today after meeting with representatives of unions, students and parents. The minister said she was convinced on Tuesday, after meeting education unionists, students and parents representatives, that they understood "very well" the importance of maintaining the announced timetable for national exams.

Russia and NATO are conducting simultaneous military exercises in the Baltic Sea

More than 3,500 military personnel, about 40 ships, 25 aircraft and helicopters participate in the applications of the Russian Federation. According to Russian media, they will perform tasks of protection and defense of maritime communications and fleet base points. The Russian exercise will end on June 15.

India train crash: PM Modi says guilty will be ‘punished stringently’

Prime minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site and the survivors of the train tragedy in Odisha that claimed the lives of nearly 300 people and injured more than 800, reads Independent.

Zelenski: At least 500 children killed during the war

The 2-year-old Lisa, who was killed during the night in Dnipro, is one of at least 500 children who were killed during the invasion, according to Volodymyr Zelenskiy, writes SkyNews, quoted by news.ro.