Turkey’s presidential succession: Erdogan’s relatives lead race
Turkey’s presidential succession appears to be a family affair as Erdogan’s relatives, including his 18-year-old grandson, emerge as potential successors.
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Reuters reveals G7 and EU consider full ban on shipping services for Russian oil
G7 and EU discuss complete shipping services ban on Russian oil to cut war funding. Russia exports one-third of oil via Western tankers, mainly to Asia.
Weber calls for European defense pillar: “We need a European NATO”
European People’s Party leader Manfred Weber calls for a European defense pillar, backing Greece’s position on SAFE program and Mitsotakis’ air shield proposal.
US-Venezuela crisis: Maduro reveals “cordial conversation” with Trump
Venezuela’s Maduro confirms phone call with Trump amid US-Venezuela crisis. The leaders discussed diplomacy over military pressure in rare dialogue.
Macron calls China cooperation “crucial” to end Ukraine war
French President Macron meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, calling China cooperation “crucial” to end Ukraine war and promote global peace and stability.
Federica Mogherini: “I will cooperate with authorities” – First reaction after charges, von der Leyen’s stance
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini pledges full cooperation with authorities following fraud and favoritism charges, while EU leaders distance themselves.
Putin’s new Donbas threats: We’ll take full control by force or Ukraine must withdraw
Putin threatens to take full control of Ukraine’s Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian troops withdraw, rejecting current US-mediated peace negotiations.
Andrés Ritter emerges as frontrunner to replace Laura Codruța Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor
German prosecutor Andrés Ritter wins European Parliament backing to succeed Laura Codruța Kövesi as European Chief Prosecutor, securing 46 votes in committee.
Putin’s daughter confronted in Paris: “Call your father to stop the war”
Ukrainian journalist confronts Putin’s daughter in Paris, demanding she call her father to stop bombing Ukraine. The 22-year-old says she “can’t help.”
Cyprus: Woman threatens to blow up home during eviction attempt
Tense standoff in Cyprus ends peacefully as woman threatening to blow up home during eviction is persuaded by police negotiators to surrender safely.
US ground strikes in Venezuela imminent as Trump targets Colombia
Trump announces imminent ground strikes in Venezuela while expanding military targets to include Colombia in escalating war on drug cartels.
Russian crypto fraudster tortured to death with partner over £380M fortune
Russian crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death by kidnappers seeking access to £380M cryptocurrency fortune in UAE desert, investigators reveal.