Romania is heading for a high-stakes presidential runoff that pits two starkly different visions for the country against each other: centrist mathematician and Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan, versus hard-right nationalist George Simion, who’s one step away from clinching power. Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians[Read More…]

In a bold and unprecedented move, Israel has officially approved plans to seize full control of the Gaza Strip, igniting a new phase in the war that promises to reshape the region, and send global shockwaves. Government officials confirmed to The Associated Press that the Israeli Cabinet gave the green[Read More…]

Following strong gains in the local elections, Reform UK is considering legal challenges to block the housing of asylum seekers in hotels within the areas it now governs. Party chairman Zia Yusuf said Reform would use “every instrument of power available, including judicial reviews and injunctions, to fulfill its pledge[Read More…]