The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home after a massive rent increase sparked mass protests across Spain, highlighting the country’s deepening housing affordability crisis.

Poland is dramatically accelerating military spending to nearly 5% of GDP, transforming rural areas into weapons facilities and becoming a major arms manufacturer while facing concerns about fiscal sustainability.

Gaza faces a massive rubble-clearance operation following bombardment, with an estimated 61 million tonnes of debris requiring up to 10 years and billions of dollars to remove, while aid workers navigate hazardous conditions to clear roads and recycle materials.

Brazil’s President Lula seeks re-election in October against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the imprisoned former president, with polls showing a tight race as the country faces critical decisions about democracy and social policy.

Two mass shootings in South Africa killed 27 people hours apart, with 17 deaths near Johannesburg and 10 near Cape Town, continuing a pattern of escalating gun violence in the country.

The second summit between Trump and Xi Jinping this week prioritized ceremonial gestures over substantive negotiations, with a two-month trade truce extension and panda gifts marking the main outcomes.

Kyiv has shifted into a frontline city as Russian attacks intensify during daylight hours since late August, with winter approaching and concerns mounting over infrastructure damage and daily survival challenges.

Ireland’s football team will hold a rescheduled news conference before facing Israel in a Nations League match in Hungary tomorrow, amid ongoing boycott campaign pressure.

Google’s $15 billion AI datacentre project in an Indian village faces mounting opposition over environmental and economic concerns, with activists and locals questioning the accelerated approvals process.