EU Commission proposes new rules to simplify Europe-wide travel booking. The proposals aim to make multi-operator and cross-border rail journeys easier to plan and book, enhancing passenger protection.

Russia's State Duma has adopted a bill in its first reading to deny residency and citizenship to foreigners with unexpunged criminal records.

Russia's State Duma has adopted in its first reading a bill that would deny temporary and permanent residency permits, as well as citizenship, to foreigners with unexpunged criminal records for any crime.

Gunshots reported in Philippine Senate during senator's arrest attempt, according to an AP video journalist.

An AP video journalist reports gunshots in the Philippine Senate amid an attempt by authorities to arrest a senator.

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general launches a probe into the $38 billion warehouse-to-detention program championed by former Secretary Kristi Noem.

The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general has initiated an investigation into a $38 billion warehouse-to-detention program previously supported by former Secretary Kristi Noem.

Reform UK leads in UK local election results, surpassing the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer. Party leader Nigel Farage has announced his intention to lead the government following the electoral gains.

The right-wing populist party Reform UK has emerged as the leader in local elections in the United Kingdom, surpassing the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer. Party leader Nigel Farage has stated his intention to lead the government.