Berlin’s Left Party won the capital’s election, setting up difficult coalition talks over housing, antisemitism and governing credibility.
Officials reported two deaths, fires, refinery damage and airport suspensions after a major drone attack on Moscow and its region.
Russian attacks killed four people in Ukraine and damaged homes, an administrative building, a hospital site and warehouses across several regions.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75%-4%, putting Kevin Warsh at the center of a policy fight over inflation, credit costs and political pressure.
Russian strikes injured civilians, including children, in Kyiv, Odesa and Sumy, damaging homes, warehouses, offices and university property.
Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv fuel stations and warehouses, killing one and injuring others, while Odesa and Zaporizhzhia reported infrastructure damage.
Russian attacks damaged logistics, warehouse, residential and energy assets across Odesa, Kyiv and Mykolaiv regions, injuring two people.
Russian strikes killed four people in Sumy and Mykolaiv, hitting a mall-area parking lot, port infrastructure, warehouses and a postal branch.
A drone attack on Novorossiysk reportedly caused fires at a fuel oil terminal and residential building, renewing concerns over Russia’s key export hub.
A major Wildberries logistics hub in the Voronezh region was severely damaged by fire amid drone attacks, causing significant operational disruption and financial losses.
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine cause civilian deaths and infrastructure damage, intensifying calls for enhanced air defense support from international allies.
Jay Clayton has been confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence despite partisan opposition and limited national security experience, inheriting a community undergoing major restructuring.
The Communist Party of Austria won a second consecutive victory in Graz’s municipal elections by focusing on pragmatic housing policies and moderate rhetoric, challenging traditional party dynamics.
Lithuania, Poland, and France are conducting joint military exercises near the Suwalki Corridor to fortify NATO’s eastern defenses amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
Russian drone strikes on June 4 targeted residential areas in Zaporizhzhia and Konotop, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage, raising concerns over regional security.
Oxfam reports a 56% rise in CEO pay among Germany’s DAX 40 companies since 2019, while average worker wages remain below pre-pandemic levels, intensifying income inequality.
Uzbekistan's urban divorce rates have risen sharply, with one in three marriages ending in separation, signaling significant demographic and economic challenges ahead.