Thousands of Americans took to the streets in “No Kings” protests against Donald Trump, with demonstrations across 2,700 locations nationwide denouncing authoritarianism.
Trump shows hesitation over Ukraine’s Tomahawk missile request while analysts label Putin a “master manipulator” ahead of Budapest summit talks.
Germany sets conditions for Turkey’s SAFE program membership, requiring EU values acceptance and regional conflict resolution, while supporting Eurofighter sales.
Trump and Zelensky deliver separate messages after White House talks on Tomahawk missiles, with Trump calling for an end to killings and Zelensky citing productive discussions.
Critical elections in occupied Cyprus could reshape the Cyprus dispute as Erdogan’s candidate Tatar faces moderate challenger Erhurman in decisive vote.
Hamas refuses unconditional disarmament one week after Gaza ceasefire, demanding specific terms for peace process continuation and five-year reconstruction plan.
German taz newspaper ends 44-year print run, becoming first national daily to go digital-only due to distribution costs.
Putin advisor proposes US-Russia underwater tunnel through Bering Strait, invites Elon Musk to reduce costs from $65B to under $8B using Boring Company technology.
Spanish police investigate Mango founder Isak Andic’s death as potential homicide. His son Jonathan becomes prime suspect after contradictory testimony.
Pentagon journalists stage unprecedented walkout, surrendering press credentials en masse to protest Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s restrictive new media policies.
Germany ends Turkey veto, approving Eurofighter jet sales to Ankara. Foreign Minister calls Turkey “key strategic partner” in NATO defense capabilities.
Kremlin spokesman reveals Trump-Putin summit in Budapest could happen within two weeks, as negotiating teams prepare to address Ukraine war settlement terms.
