Communication between Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and senior Iranian officials disrupted since last night, per First Squawk.

Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party leads with 49.81% in parliamentary elections, preliminary CEC data shows. PM Pashinyan declares victory, vows to pursue EU rapprochement while keeping EAEU membership.

What is known about the results of the elections in Armenia: The ruling Civil Contract party of Pashinyan, according to preliminary CEC data, is gaining 49.81% of the vote. It gets the right to unilaterally form the country's cabinet. Businessman Samvel Karapetyan's Strong Armenia bloc is gaining 23.29%, the bloc of former Robert Kocharyan's Armenia is gaining 9.94%. The Prosperous Armenia party of businessman Gagik Tsarukyan does not enter parliament, having received 3.996% of the vote. Pashinyan declared victory for his political force in the elections. The country under his leadership intends to continue the course toward rapprochement with the EU while maintaining membership in the EAEU. Pashinyan emphasized that the republic is not yet ready to become a member of the European Union.

Starmer warns tech firms: stop child sexual image sharing or face new UK legislation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says tech firms must stop children sending or receiving sexually explicit images or face new legislation.

Switzerland to hold June 14 referendum on capping population at 10 million, a proposal likened to 'Swiss Brexit' that has alarmed businesses over potential economic blow

Switzerland will hold a referendum on June 14 to vote on whether to cap the population at 10 million, a proposal some have compared to a 'Swiss Brexit' and that has alarmed many businesses fearing economic harm if it passes.

Pope Leo urges global leaders to avoid 'sterile simplifications' in Spain speech opening tour.

Pope Leo delivered a forceful speech to open his week-long tour of Spain, urging global leaders to avoid using 'sterile simplifications' to divide their electorates and gain popularity.