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EU Drops Associate Membership Proposal for Canada Ahead of Major Summit

The European Union has removed a proposal to offer Canada “associate member” status after several member states opposed the idea, according to a draft joint statement obtained by POLITICO. Germany, France and

October 29, 2026

Politics

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump posing together and giving thumbs-up gestures.

Hegseth Removes Top Pentagon Planner as Trump Considers New Iran Strikes

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed one of the Pentagon’s most senior military planning officials as President Donald Trump considers additional military strikes against Iran, according to CNN. Lt. Gen. Brett

October 29, 2026

Politics

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama sitting in his office, resting his head on his hand.

Albania Introduces $6,000 Fines for Protesters as Anti-Government Demonstrations Turn Violent

Albania has introduced fines of more than $6,000 for people who remain at demonstrations that turn violent, even if they do not personally participate in violent acts, as the government responds to

October 29, 2026

Politics

Trump Says US and Israel Must Address Iran as Washington Continues Talks With Tehran

US President Donald Trump believes the United States and Israel must resolve their differences with Iran, either through a negotiated agreement or other measures, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12.

October 29, 2026

Politics

From Abortion Rights to a Billionaire Tax: Key Ballot Measures in the 2026 U.S. Midterms

Voters will weigh major policy questions on November 3, including transgender athletes’ participation in sports, abortion access, voter identification requirements and redistricting battles that could influence control of Congress through 2028. Transgender

October 28, 2026

Politics·Whats New

Spain Train Collision Death Toll Rises to 68 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Two high-speed trains collided in central Spain, leaving dozens dead and more than 100 injured. Authorities have appealed for urgent blood donations as emergency crews continue working at the scene. At least

October 28, 2026

Politics

Family Reported Belgrade Embassy Attack Suspect Missing Before Incident

Dario Nikolić, 18, from Bela Reka near Šabac, was reported missing by his family a day before the attack outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade, according to Serbian media reports. The family

October 28, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Serbia Raises Terror Threat to Highest Level After Attack Outside Israeli Embassy in Belgrade

A teenage attacker armed with two knives wounded a police officer guarding the Israeli Embassy before being shot dead. Serbian authorities have declared the highest terror alert and increased security at sensitive

October 28, 2026

Politics·Serbia

Netanyahu Sees Historic Opportunity With Trump to Address Iran Threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has a historic opportunity to work with US President Donald Trump to confront the threat posed by Iran, as uncertainty over Israel’s parliamentary election leaves

October 28, 2026

Politics

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi wearing a dark suit and blue tie against a white background.

Iran Has Not Rebuilt Nuclear Sites Damaged by US Strikes, UN Watchdog Says

Iran has shown no signs of rebuilding nuclear facilities damaged by US and Israeli military strikes in 2025 and 2026, according to the head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog. The assessment

October 28, 2026

Politics

Melania Trump Announces Expanded Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire to Deliver Humanitarian Aid

US First Lady Melania Trump has announced an expansion of a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Kherson region, allowing humanitarian convoys to reach civilians trapped by years of war.

October 28, 2026

Politics

Official portrait of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Election Ends Without Clear Winner as Netanyahu and Eisenkot Face Coalition Challenge

Israel’s parliamentary election has left the country facing political uncertainty, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, securing a clear path to a governing majority. The outcome

October 28, 2026

Politics