Georgia launches vote recount amid election fraud accusations

The Electoral Commission of Georgia announced that it will begin a vote recount on Tuesday in 14% of polling stations, following accusations from the pro-European opposition that the ruling Georgian Dream party engaged in fraud and “stole” the legislative elections, according to AFP.

Sanctions fail to cripple Russia's economy, but for how long

Despite widespread predictions of economic collapse following sanctions imposed after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Russian economy appears to be surprisingly resilient.

Netanyahu defends UNRWA ban amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza

The Israeli parliament has recently voted to prohibit the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) within the territory of Israel, a decision that could significantly constrain the agency's efforts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Russian attacks cause devastation in Ukrainian cities

The cities of Krivoy Rog, Kharkiv, Kherson, and Kyiv have been the targets of violent Russian attacks, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life over the past 24 hours.

Global leaders respond to North Korean military escalation

In a statement published on social media, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, characterised the transfer of North Korean troops to Russia as "a serious escalation of the war and a threat to global peace."

Thousands rally in Tbilisi against election fraud claims

In Tbilisi, Georgia, a large protest is taking place against the alleged falsification of the parliamentary election results.

Moldovan elections: A fight for freedom from Kremlin control

The Kremlin seeks to divert the Republic of Moldova's European trajectory, rather than supporting the socialist candidate, Alexandr Stoianoglo, in the second round of the presidential elections.

Hunter sought in fatal Austria shooting of mayor

A tragic shooting occurred on Monday morning in the town of Kirchberg-ob-der-Donau, Austria, resulting in the death of the mayor and one other person.

Georgian Dream faces protests over disputed election results

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has called for public protests following the contentious parliamentary elections held on Saturday, which the opposition disputes and which the electoral commission declared as victories for the ruling party.

Russia linked to protest training in Bosnia

The Bosnian Foreign Minister, Elmedin Konaković, confirmed allegations that Moldovan citizens received training in Bosnia to organise protests and demonstrations, potentially linked to Russian influence.

EU prepares stronger Russia sanctions amid possible Trump return

European diplomats are preparing to bolster sanctions against Russia in the event of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s return, a scenario that could undermine Western efforts to isolate Moscow, according to sources cited by Reuters.

Mircea Barbu: 5 years for reporting the truth?

Russian authorities issued an arrest warrant in absentia for Romanian journalist Mircea Barbu, a correspondent for Hotnews, after he filed a report in the Russian province of Kursk.