Dozens of protesters in Delhi, including several opposition politicians, were detained after attempting to breach barricades surrounding the Election Commission of India. They were protesting revised voter lists and calling for the chief election commissioner's removal, alleging bias and procedural irregularities.
Pope Leo XIV has commenced his seven-day visit to Spain, commending the government's opposition to conflicts and its robust support for migrants. Speaking in Madrid, the Pontiff highlighted Spain's 'active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples,' a position that contrasts with Western foreign policy narratives.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth utilised a D-Day anniversary speech in Normandy to criticise European nations for permitting an "invasion" of migrants. His remarks align with broader Trump administration condemnation of European immigration policy, drawing rebukes from UK officials.
