AfD won Saxony-Anhalt with 43.8 percent, but coalition arithmetic leaves BSW, the CDU and minority-government scenarios at the center of the next phase.
Latvia says a Leipzig sabotage suspect had been living in Russia, deepening a case with implications for logistics security, visas and EU sanctions policy.
Russia plans to limit diesel and aviation kerosene exports temporarily amid refinery disruptions caused by repeated drone attacks, aiming to stabilize the domestic fuel market.
EU leaders prepare strategically for potential negotiations with Russia, navigating diplomatic challenges and regional conflicts while aligning on a unified approach.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon has confirmed his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for a pivotal left-right political contest in a post-Macron era.
In April, the Uzbekistani som appreciated 1.8% against the dollar, driven by export growth and rising remittances, with expectations for continued exchange rate stability.