Far-right surge upends German state elections – POLITICO
In two German state elections that are seen as a bellwether of the national mood, the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, surged while the three parties that make up…
Russian spacecraft crashes into the moon – POLITICO
The first Russian lunar mission in nearly half a century ended with a bang. The Luna-25, which left earth on August 10, crash-landed on the moon nine days later after…
Springtime for Europe’s fascists – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — These are heady times for Europe’s far right. Illegal immigration is spiking, the economy is anemic…
Italy’s Meloni covers unpaid bill of tourist ‘idiots’ in Albania – POLITICO
In an unusual diplomatic move, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni settled a restaurant bill of four Italian tourists who left a restaurant in Albania without paying. Albania’s Prime Minister Edi…
France and Australia bury the AUKUS hatchet via football – POLITICO
Forget about the scuttled submarine deal that plunged Australia-France relations to an historic low. Paris and Canberra are acting like besties again, thanks to football and online bantz. French President…
Italy intends to leave China’s Belt and Road Initiative, defense minister says – POLITICO
Italy intends to leave the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) “without doing damage” to its relationship with Beijing, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. “The issue today is: how to…