British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job after devastating local election results for his Labour Party spurred dozens of lawmakers to call for his resignation. Starmer plans to use a speech on Monday to argue that he can change tack and revive his government’s fortunes. But his position is fragile as rivals weigh their options. One lawmaker, Catherine West, said she will try to trigger a leadership contest if she doesn’t like what she hears in the speech. Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, often seen as a potential challenger, said the party “needs to change,” though...

A French woman evacuated from a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus and her health worsened in the hospital overnight, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Monday. The woman was among five French passengers repatriated Sunday to Paris from the MV Hondius. She developed symptoms on the flight to Paris, Rist told public broadcaster France-Inter. One the 17 American passengers evacuated from the ship and flown to Nebraska also tested positive for the hantavirus but is not showing any symptoms, and another had mild symptoms, U.S. health officials said late Sunday. The flight landed in the early hours of...

Zelenskyy: “Our contacts with the American side regarding guarantees for the implementation of the arrangements reached recently and announced by the President of the United States are ongoing. “The prisoner exchange – 1,000 for 1,000 – is being prepared and must take place. The Americans assumed responsibility for these guarantees. Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters has handed over the lists for one thousand POWs to the Russian side. “There was American mediation in reaching this arrangement on the exchange, and accordingly, we expect the American side to play an active role in ensuring it’s fulfilled.”

Reports in Spain have claimed that several Spanish players at Real Madrid referred to head coach Álvaro Arbeloa as “the cone” while on the bench during matches. According to reports from COPE, some players allegedly mocked Arbeloa’s tactical instructions and questioned his managerial ability behind the scenes. The reports suggested comments included: “Look at the cone, he has no idea.” “Look at the cone, how terrible he is.” It was also claimed that Arbeloa became aware of the alleged remarks through members of his staff. However, Arbeloa has strongly denied the accusations and defended both his relationship with the squad...

Giorgia Meloni; “We have a Pope.” One year ago, the white smoke over the Sistine Chapel announced to the world that the Church had chosen Peter’s successor. “On this occasion, I wish to renew to Pope Leo XIV a thought of gratitude for his tireless message of faith, hope, peace, dialogue among peoples, and closeness to the least. “In a complex time marked by great uncertainties, his voice represents a global point of reference, for Christians and not only.”

Kaja Kallas: “There’s something special about being in Chișinău on the eve of Europe Day. Because Moldova is part of Europe’s future. “While Russia’s hybrid attacks continue, together we can push back against those trying to undermine Moldova’s European path. “Support matters, so I propose to Member States to double European Peace Facility funding for Moldova to €120 million to enhance its defense capabilities.”

Royal Family: “Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday. Enjoy your special celebration this evening! 🎈🦍🐆🦅🌿”