Author: tut0ugh

  • Dutch parties agree in principle on rare minority coalition government

    Leaders of three Dutch political parties have agreed in principle to form a minority coalition government, ending months of negotiations following the October 2025 election. The coalition will bring together Democrats 66 (D66), the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Together, the parties would hold 66 seats in…

  • Rwanda launches legal action against UK over scrapped migration deal

    Rwanda has launched legal proceedings against the United Kingdom over unpaid funds linked to the now-scrapped UK–Rwanda migration agreement. The deal, agreed in 2022 under then prime minister Boris Johnson, aimed to deter irregular Channel crossings by relocating asylum seekers to Rwanda. The policy faced sustained legal challenges and was ruled unlawful by the UK…

  • US announces Middle East military drills amid rising tensions with Iran

    The United States has announced multi-day military exercises in the Middle East, as Washington deploys a major naval and air presence amid escalating tensions with Iran. Air Forces Central, the air component of US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the drills will test the ability to deploy, disperse and sustain combat airpower across the region. Details…

  • ‘Doomsday Clock’ set closer to midnight than ever as global risks rise

    The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved its Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest setting since its creation in 1947, citing escalating global risks. The assessment highlights mounting nuclear, technological and climate threats, alongside what it describes as a failure of international leadership. Key drivers identified • Rising nuclear tensions involving…

  • Spain moves to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants

    Spain’s government has approved a decree to regularise an estimated 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking a clear divergence from tougher migration policies elsewhere in Europe. Migration Minister Elma Saiz said beneficiaries would be able to work “in any sector, in any part of the country”, describing the move as part of a human-rights-based migration model that…

  • South Sudan violence raises mass atrocity risk, UN experts warn

    Independent UN experts have warned that escalating violence in South Sudan is increasing the risk of mass atrocities against civilians, as fighting intensifies and rhetoric hardens. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said it was “gravely alarmed” by clashes in Jonglei State, where witnesses report civilians fleeing into surrounding swamps. Key developments…

  • Trump warns Iraq over potential return of Nouri al-Maliki

    US President Donald Trump has warned that Iraq could face consequences if former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki returns to power, amid political negotiations in Iraq. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “I’m hearing that the Great Country of Iraq might make a very bad choice by reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki as Prime Minister. Last…

  • French parliament backs under-15 social media ban, bill heads to Senate

    French lawmakers have approved legislation to restrict social media access for children under 15, advancing President Emmanuel Macron’s push to curb excessive screen time and protect adolescent mental health. The National Assembly adopted the bill 130–21 following an overnight debate. It now moves to the Senate, with the government aiming for implementation from the start…

  • UK government unveils plan to reform policing in England and Wales

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled a major reform package for policing in England and Wales. Speaking to Parliament, Mahmood confirmed plans to create a National Police Service (NPS) to tackle complex, cross-border crime, alongside a significant reduction in the number of local police forces. Key proposals include: • Creation of a National Police Service,…

  • EU and India seal landmark trade deal cutting tariffs and boosting market access

    New Delhi and Brussels have agreed a landmark trade deal set to eliminate up to €4bn in tariffs on EU exports and potentially double shipments to India.  The agreement was finalised during a visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…