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Why did Olaf Scholz’s coalition do so badly?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats suffered their worst result in a national vote in more than a century, renewing questions over the government’s stability.

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Hungary: Newcomer Peter Magyar shakes Orban's hold on power

In early predictions Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling Fidesz party holds onto power but does worse than expected, as newcomer Péter Magyar displays wide appeal.

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Poland exit polls: PM Tusk keeps upper hand over PiS in EU elections

Tusk's political alliance, Civic Coalition, maintained its lead over the right-wing populist Law and Justice or PiS, with the far-right Confederation party entering the European Parliament for the first time.

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EU elections: German conservatives lead as support for Scholz slumps

Exit polls on Sunday evening indicated that the government's "traffic light" coalition underperformed, while the far-right AfD party made gains despite scandals.

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Exit polls: Austrian far-right FPÖ comes out on top in party first

In a forecast carried out for the country's national broadcasters, the Freedom Party (FPÖ) will take a clear first place with 27% of the vote, marking the first time the party won a nationwide election.

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Scholz says Germany will deport criminals even to high-risk countries

The German chancellor's comments on toughening up deportation policy come after a series of violent incidents in the country, including a stabbing at a far-right rally in Mannheim.

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Far-right AfD local candidate stabbed in another Mannheim attack

A police officer was killed in another stabbing in the city in Germany's southwest.

Germany

Germany's head coach blasts public broadcaster for 'racist' survey

A survey of 1304 people by the country's public broadcaster ARD found that 21 per cent would prefer more players with white skin playing for Germany.

Netherlands

Top UN court rules Israel should cease Rafah offensive

The ICJ — whose rulings are legally binding although lack means of direct enforcement — also ordered Israel to open the Rafah border crossing for humanitarian aid.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Sunak announces surprise election on 4 July

In a speech that followed much speculation, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed that the national election will be held on 4 July.

Travel News

British man dead after severe turbulence hits London-Singapore flight

The plane had hit clear-air turbulence which does not show up on flight radars.

World News

ICC: What's its role in prosecuting war crimes?

The ICC's chief prosecutor Karim Khan has requested the Hague's top court to issue arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders. How significant is this move and how ICC operates?

Netherlands

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders

The Hague-based court's top prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, among others, on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Europe News

EU politicians divided over death of Iranian President Raisi

While European Council President Charles Michel expressed his condolences over the death of Iran's Ebrahim Raisi, not all members of the European Parliament were in agreement with his message of sympathy.

Iran

What's next for Iran after president died in helicopter crash?

Reports that Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash sent shockwaves around the region.

Israel

Bodies of three hostages recovered from Gaza Strip, says IDF

The military said the bodies were found overnight, without elaborating, and did not give immediate details on where they were located.

Slovakia

Online toxicity in Slovakia spikes by 60% after attempt on Fico's life

Researchers have long drawn links between hateful online comments and their capacity to push people further towards extreme political stances, beliefs and worldviews.

Slovakia

What do we know about Robert Fico's alleged shooter?

Slovakian media has identified the shooter as 71-year-old Juraj Cintula, a self-described writer who previously worked as a security guard and is allegedly linked to pro-Russian group Slovački branci.

Belgium

Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?

The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.

Gaza

Israel attacks northern Gaza's Jabaliya refugee camp

Israeli military tanks have ventured into the camp after five Israeli soldiers were killed over the weekend.

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