Defeated Romanian ultranationalist ‘will ask court to annul election’ George Simion claims presidential election rerun was subject to foreign interference, like last year’s annulled ballot The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Romanian ministries accuse Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country's tense election redo. Euronews · May 19, 2025
Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he? The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov’s request. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
Israel allows first aid trucks to enter Gaza as Netanyahu says forces will take full control of territory Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says allowing limited aid into Gaza is necessary so that the war against Hamas ‘cannot be stopped’ The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
French Intelligence Rejects Telegram Founder's Claim Of Romania Vote Meddling France's foreign intelligence service on Monday rejected claims from Telegram founder Pavel Durov that its head had requested the tech mogul to ban pro-conservative Romanian accounts from the platform ahead of weekend elections. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
Romania’s pro-West candidate Nicușor Dan wins presidential election in dramatic comeback Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion. Euronews · May 18, 2025
Centrist Nicuşor Dan defeats far-right rival in Romanian presidential election Results show Bucharest mayor taking 54.2% of vote in presidential race, with far-right rival George Simion on 45.8% The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Trump says he will call Putin, Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine ‘bloodbath’ The US leader says he will phone the Russian president, followed by his Ukrainian counterpart and NATO allies on Monday. Al Jazeera · May 17, 2025
Faith leaders denounce US book burning as hate-fuelled intimidation Interfaith group responds after books on Black, Jewish and LGBTQ+ history were burned and shared in racist video The Guardian - US · May 15, 2025
Romania grapples with disinformation ahead of tense presidential run-off Analysts say disinformation actors continue to sow division and distrust ahead of a consequential presidential second round on Sunday. Euronews · May 15, 2025
Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’ France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 crashes back to Earth, disappearing into Indian Ocean after 53 years in orbit The failed Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 has finally returned to Earth after 53 years in orbit. It disappeared into the Indian Ocean early Saturday morning. LiveScience · May 10, 2025
Is Russia co-opting US far-right groups to attack western democracies? Startling allegations that the Base’s leader is a Russian spy lead to suggestions that the Kremlin is playing the ‘long game’ The Guardian - US · May 10, 2025
After minerals deal, Trump approves arms to Ukraine, plays down peace plan Trump has approved a $310m sale of F-16 parts and support, and told Russia and Ukraine to sort out their own ceasefire. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025
Euronews · May 9, 2025 Sanctions, sabotage and a solar flare: False theories about cause of Iberian blackout still swarm With no official confirmation yet as to the cause of the unprecedented blackout, Euroverify fact-checks some of the unfounded theories that continue to run rampant online.
Al Jazeera · May 6, 2025 ‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Ukrainian drones target Moscow for second night as foreign leaders arrive Russia says its defences shot down two drones en route to capital, where preparations are under way for Victory Day parade
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Putin offers rare glimpse inside his gilded Kremlin apartment – complete with baby grand piano It provides an insight into the private life of Putin, who opened his home for a state media documentary to mark 25 years as leader
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Moscow airports shut by Ukraine drone attack as Russia bombs huge Kharkiv market Moscow’s mayor says at least 19 Ukrainian drones were destroyed on their approach to Russia’s capital ‘from different directions’
Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,166 These are the key events on day 1,166 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025 Explosive sex toys and cosmetics: the story behind the DHL parcels plot Exclusive account reveals previously unreported details and insights into how Kremlin’s sabotage campaign played out on the ground – and the multinational effort to track down the network behind it
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025 ‘These people are disposable’: how Russia is using online recruits for a campaign of sabotage in Europe Moscow’s intelligence services have launched a new type of attack on the west, violent but piecemeal and hard to prove
The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Russia attacks Kharkiv with drone barrage, injuring 46 Nighttime strikes in four districts prompt fresh appeal from Volodymyr Zelenskyy to boost air defences. What we know on day 1,165
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025 US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.
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