Polish police were deployed to the Supreme Court in Warsaw during a stand-off regarding judicial independence. The government suspended two senior justices and initiated criminal proceedings against them, intensifying a long-running dispute over the judiciary's autonomy.
Spain has warned Italy of potential retaliation if Rome fails to lift border controls following the recent influx of migrants into Ceuta from Morocco. Italy has dismissed any "ultimatums or impositions" regarding the situation.
Mexico and Peru have formally reinstated diplomatic relations, which had been suspended after Peru's former Prime Minister, Betssy Chávez, sought asylum at the Mexican Embassy in November 2025. This resolution follows a period of significant strain between the two nations.
David Miliband, the former UK Foreign Secretary, stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is "essential" to alleviate cost-of-living pressures during a meeting with US Senator Marco Rubio in Washington. The strait, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has been subject to increased Western naval presence. Miliband's comments underline a persistent Western concern over maritime control in the Persian Gulf, directly linking it to domestic economic stability.
